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The CSI Don't STEMble...Do it the Write Way!

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Getting Started with Padlet (Written Instructions)

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Updated 3 weeks ago by Rana Wilds

Padlet = Collaboration made simple!

With a pinch of ideas + a cup of creativity... (and maybe add in a sprinkle of genius)... you get the world at your fingertips to create a beautiful masterpiece! And it's easy!

So, how do you start this beautiful creation?

Create a padlet

1. From your dashboard, click on the pink + Make button in the upper-left corner of the screen.

2. Next, you have four options:

Click on Blank board at the top of the page.

After clicking Blank board your padlet will begin creation! A new padlet will populate with a panel on the right where you can change your Title and pick your Format (with or without Sections).

'Visitor permissions' - Select the dropdown menu to decide whether users can be a Reader, Writer [default], Commenter, Moderator, or have No access to your padlet.

'Link privacy' - We provide many options so you can make your content as public or as private as you want.
Choose from 4 standard options: Secret [default], Secret - Password, Secret - Log in, and Public. Learn more about those here.

Create a padlet from scratch (using a Blank board)

Create using AI Generation

Use a Template recipe from the Gallery

Use your own Template (if you've made any)

For the simplicity of this article, we're going to go with creating a padlet using a Blank board. To learn more about how to use a Gallery Template -> Go here.

If you're not sure which format to choose - don't stress! You can always change your format at any time without losing your content.

Customize your padlet

Click on the Share arrow in the top right corner of the padlet to choose your 'Visitor permissions' and 'Link privacy' settings.

Click on the Settings cog icon (⚙️) to bring up the Settings menu. Here you can change your wallpaper, update your profile icon, and customize how your posts are added and displayed on the padlet. Click here to see all of the many options you have to make your padlet unique to you.

The Settings menu is also where you can change the Format if you have changed your mind since creating the padlet.

Make a post

At this point, you have a blank padlet that you can create posts on. So start posting!

Learn the many different ways to add content to your Padlet here!

Send your work to the world (or just a few friends).

Within the Share menu there are numerous options for sharing your work with others. Pick between copying a link and sharing it out, presenting a Slideshow (no extra work required), using a QR code, and many more.

You can also choose to Add a collaborator. Simply search users by username or email address > click Invite > and assign individual permissions for each.

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Padlet is the easiest way to create and collaborate in the world. Learn how to get started with your first Padlet!

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I really like this idea, Here is an example from my work that others might be able to use...

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"To work toward better accessibility, we are currently in the process of testing Padlet for WCAG 2.1 level AA compliance."

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WCAG Edition

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Any recent improvements?

Some recent improvements that we have made:

63 WCAG A level issues resolved

29 WCAG AA level issues resolved

Dashboard is now WCAG A level compliant

Dashboard is entirely navigable by keyboard

Improved dark mode to ensure better contrast

Substantially increased the usability of screen readers through improved and expanded labels, message announcements

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Does Padlet provide low vision color contrast?

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Does Padlet provide low vision color contrast?

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Not at this time. It is on our roadmap. For now, we recommend you download a web extension such as High Contrast for Chrome to increase contrast on Padlet pages.

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What are the 7 ways I found Padlet useful? 1. Planning interactive lessons: if I am teaching a class with a smart board or a project/internet, I can simply plan my whole lesson on the Padlet.

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Whether your colleagues are working from different locations, or you just have a large team, working on projects together can be tricky. If you want a quick and easy way to collaborate, Padlet might be your answer.

Getting Started With Padlet

At its most basic, Padlet is a digital pin board where you can share information, ideas, and updates with your team.

When you create an account, you will have the option to Create a Padlet, which produces a board that you can add a title and description for. Once you have this, you are free to add as many Sections or pins to it as you like by clicking the pink Plus icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Padlet lets you upload many different file types to a pin, including Microsoft Office files, images, videos, YouTube videos, GIFs, and whiteboards, and much more. The application is also available in 42 languages.

On the free Basic plan, you can create up to three Padlets, and it gives you 25MB per upload. There is also a paid Premium plan, where you can make unlimited Padlets and you get 250MB per upload. Padlet is available as an iOS, Android, Kindle, and on Windows and Mac desktop. You can also use it in your web browser.

Related: How to Boost Your Team's Collaboration and Productivity With Silent Meetings

Using Padlet's Templates for Project Planning

When you create your Padlet, you will see seven different ready-made templates you can choose from.

You can click Preview on any of the templates to view what they would look like with content added. You can also Start with a blank Padlet and design it how you like.

If you want to share information, to-do lists, ideas, or updates in a simple structure, the Wall, Stream, or Grid templates are good options. They will organize your pins into that specific structure, without any additional features.

The Shelf will enable you to add Sections, which is beneficial if your project plan has several stages to it. For example, your sections might be: project ideas, plan, and completed work. You and your team can then add pins to each section and upload any materials, to keep the information in order.

With the Canvas, you can drag your pins to anywhere on the Padlet and is useful for mind-mapping. Simply create a pin, type the topic you want to explore, drag it to the middle, and add other pins around it.

Click the ellipses and select Connect to a post.At this point, it will prompt you to add a Label, which you can do by typing into the text box. If you do not want a label, just click Connect and this will add an arrow between the posts.

Related: The Best Internal Communication Tools for Your Workplace

If your project has a specific schedule, you can opt for the Timeline template. When you add a pin, it will place it on the timeline, and you can drag each pin along the line to where it fits best.

You may want to use more than one of these templates for a particular project, and if so, you can link them together by doing the following:

1. From the Home screen, click on your main Padlet.

2. Click the Plus sign to create a pin.

3. Click the Link symbol and select the Padlet file type.

4. When the screen appears on the right, you can select the Padlet you want to link.

5. Add in a Title or any Text if you want.

6. Click Publish.

You can then click on this pin, and it will open that Padlet up in a new window.

Collaborating With Your Team on Padlet

There are no limits to the number of contributors you can have on the Padlet, and any changes you or your collaborators make will be updated and saved in real time. They will also remain anonymous, which can be useful if your team feels reluctant to share ideas. Others can add to your Padlet without creating an account.

It doesn't matter whether you use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other video conferencing apps to meet with your team remotely, you can share your Padlet into a live meeting by doing the following:

1. On your Padlet, click Share at the top-right of your screen.

2. Select Copy to clipboard.

3. Paste the link into your video conferencing application's Chat and click Send.

Once they click the link, it will open your Padlet in a new window, and they can view and add to it. You will see their contributions appear as they post them, and facilitate a discussion around it. This is especially handy for quick-fire collaboration.

Related: How to Improve the Video and Picture Quality in Zoom Meetings

Alternatively, if you want to work jointly and save time on the deliberation, you can share the Padlet via Email, QR Code or any of the other Share options. This way, you can silently work on a project or work task together without ever being in the same room or conference call.

You might want to export the Padlet as an Image, PDF, CSV or Excel Spreadsheet when it is completed by clicking Share and under Export, and selecting the file type you want to save it as. There is also the option to Print it.

When you no longer need a Padlet, you can delete it to free up space for future work. To do this:

1. Go to your Home screen.

2. Click the Ellipses on the Padlet you want to delete.

3. Select Delete Padlet.

4. Type in the Code and click Delete.

Padlet Has You Covered

Padlet provides a straightforward and user-friendly way of collaborating together, whether you're working remotely or just want to try a different approach. Everyone will have access to it as long as you keep the Padlet live, and if you just want a space to put your own work, you can just keep the Padlet to yourself.

If nothing else, it is a useful tool that can make working together easier and more efficient, and the range of functions it has offers flexibility for you and your colleagues to use it as you see fit.

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Collaborating with your team when they're working in different locations can be challenging. Here are some ways Padlet can make it easier!

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Also...a Padlet within a Padlet...oh my!

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