Learning Technology Index

Padlet*

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What is it?

Padlet is an online collaborative tool that allows users to create virtual boards for sharing and organizing multimedia content such as text, images, videos, and links in real time.

What is its purpose?

Padlet's purpose is to facilitate interactive collaboration by allowing users to easily post, organize, and discuss various types of content on customizable digital boards.

How do I use it?

You can sign up for Padlet for free and use it on a browser or by installing the Padlet app on your computer or mobile device.

Why would I use it?

  • Collaborate with others in real time on a shared digital board.
  • Organize and visually display ideas, notes, and multimedia content.
  • Share various types of files such as images, videos, audios, links, and documents.
  • Customize boards for brainstorming, teaching, or project management purposes.
  • Engage with participants through interactive features like comments and reactions.
Quick Facts
Category
Synchronous Sessions
Rating Level 
Web Search
Website
Padlet*
Last Modified
13 December 2024
Created
20 September 2024
License Available 
No
More Info

Security Concerns
Yes
Technical Support 
Vendor
Platform(s) 
Web browser, Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Ratings Information

CITL Rating

Select any category below for details about the criteria for each rating.

Functionality: ★★★
Scale:★★★
Works Well.
Ease of Use:★★★
Works Well.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Instructors):★★☆
Minor Concerns. Technical support is provided by the vendor.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Students):★★☆
Minor Concerns. Technical support is provided by the vendor.
Hypermediality :★★★
Works Well.
Accessibility: ★★★
Accessibility Standards:★★★
Works Well.
User-focused participation:★★★
Works Well.
Required Equipment:★★★
Works Well.
Technical: ★★★
Integration/Embedding within a Learning Management System (LMS) :★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The tool can only be accessed in Brightspace through a hyperlink.
Operating Systems:★★★
Works Well.
Web Browser:★★★
Works Well.
Additional Technical Requirements:★★★
Works Well.
Mobile Design: ★★☆
Access:★★★
Works Well.
Functionality:★★★
Works Well.
Offline Access:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. The mobile platform cannot be used in any capacity offline.
Usage and Account Set Up: ★★☆
Sign Up/Sign In:★☆☆
Serious Concerns. All users (instructors and learners) must create an external account.
Cost of Use:★★☆
Minor Concerns. Limited aspects of the tool can be used for free with other elements requiring payment of a fee.
Archiving, Saving, and Exporting Data :★★★
Works Well.
Data Privacy and Ownership:★★★
Works Well.
Social Presence: ★★★
Collaboration :★★★
Works Well.
User Accountability:★★★
Works Well.
Diffusion:★★★
Works Well.
Teaching Presence: ★★★
Facilitation:★★★
Works Well.
Customization:★★★
Works Well.
Learning Analytics:★★★
Works Well.
Cognitive Presence: ★★★
Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s):★★★
Works Well.
Higher Order Thinking:★★★
Works Well.
Feedback on Learning:★★★
Works Well.

Security and Privacy

This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection. Once the content is created, its use is governed by the terms of use of Venngage. Special consideration should be given to the content of the images for privacy and copyright considerations.

Support Information

Padlet provides support to its users through its Help Center and Contact pages.