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DoÌýmost of your studentsÌýbringÌýtheirÌýcomputers to class already?Ìý Perfect; keep your students engaged in classÌýby creatingÌý discussion boards!Ìý CreateÌýa virtual sticky note / cork board brainstorm, and hear moreÌýstudents' voices in larger classes!
First, sign up for a free account on Padlet.com. ÌýThen, set up a new Wall.Ìý Padlet will assign yourÌýwall a random URL.ÌýÌýYou may want to consider creating your own address so that students don't have to worry about typing the random code that Padlet assigns.Ìý If so, go to Address on the rightÌýhand column menu.
You may also want to consider changing your page's privacy setting.ÌýÌýAgain in the right hand menu column, click on Privacy.Ìý If you don't know your students that well (or you do!), you also have the option to Moderate their posts.
Next, format your wall the way you'd like!Ìý Use the Background icon on the right hand side bar to pick a template, or upload your own!
Now you're ready!Ìý Start a class brainstorm about an idea, or split students into smaller groupsÌýto work together to answer questions and post to your class Padlet page.Ìý Ready to write?Ìý Double click on the your Padlet.com and start!ÌýÌýYou may optÌýto include video or images with your post.
Project your class Padlet pageÌýon the board, and discussÌýyour students'Ìýinput live!
Click on this great to learn more about how to use Padlet!