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Gradebook lets you grade posts directly from your Padlet board and sync them to your LMS! Keep reading to learn how to get started.

This is only available to teachers and admins in Padlet for Schools and Classroom accounts.

Set up grade passback

Add your board to an assignment

To access the Gradebook on Padlet, you would need to first add your board to an assignment on your LMS.

Please refer to the following articles on how to do so depending on your school's chosen LMS:

For accounts at padlet.org, click here.

For accounts at padlet.com, click here.

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For accounts at padlet.org, click here.

For accounts at padlet.com, click here.

Go back to your Padlet board

After a board has been added to your LMS, head back to your Padlet board on your Padlet for Schools account and click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) found on the right side. Then, select Gradebook.
If you are unable to see this option, please refresh the page.

Fill out the Gradebook menu

Max score: Set the maximum score attainable for each post.

Grade calculation: Choose to grade using the A verage score or Highest score.

On this menu, you will see several options:

Using the Average score is most useful for peer-to-peer grading, where multiple scores may be given to the same post.

Sync grades to LMS: Sync grades from Padlet to your LMS assignment.

Using the H ighest score is most useful for teacher-to-student grading, where only one final score will be given to a post.

Grades: Leave additional feedback and final grading.

We recommend keeping this toggle OFF until grades are finalized as each grade update will initiate an email to all students affected.

Submit your grades

Check grades on LMS

Students will have to be signed in when commenting on the board for grades to be synced to the correct student account. Anonymous contributions cannot be graded.

Once you've filled out the Gradebook menu and it has been completed and finalized, you can head back to 'Sync grades to LMS' and turn the setting ON and click on Submit. This will sync grades to the LMS.

The Sync grades to LMS button is not showing up on your padlet.

Be sure that your padlet is added as an assignment within your LMS first (not embedded).

Ensure that grading has been enabled within your LMS. You can find the corresponding articles for each LMS that we support here: Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, Moodle, Schoology (using padlet.com), Schoology (using padlet.org), itsLearning (using padlet.com), itsLearning (using padlet.org).

If grading was not enabled initially, but is now enabled after following the steps, remove the padlet from your course and then re-add it.

Once everything is set up correctly, refresh your Padlet and the button should show up.

Heading back to the Gradebook on your LMS, you should be able to see the synced grades.

Here's an example of how it would look:

Common issues

FAQs

Can students access their grades from the Padlet board?

Students can access their own grades and feedback by opening Gradebook from the board. They will only see their own posts, grades and feedback.

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Add AI-generated images to your padlets.

All day every day we are burdened with reality. We worry about real problems. We struggle with real relationships. We are conditioned to consider only real solutions. For most of us, it is hard to switch gears and activate our imagination. It is hard to consider unthinkable possibilities and picture fantastical worlds. And of course, most of us find it hard to draw.

"I can't draw" is a feature designed to to help augment the imagination and provide effortless access to inspiring visual art. "I can't draw" makes it easy to add AI-generated art to your padlets.

How to use I can't draw

Start a post. Open the content picker. Select I can't draw. Write a prompt and click enter. The magic takes about 15 seconds.

When you write a prompt, we send it through an additional AI to augment it with even more creativity. You don't even have to worry about writing an interesting sentence. It will also automatically provide multiple stylistic options for every prompt. You don't need to know if you want an expressive oil painting or a playful cartoon. You can just choose what looks best.

You also don't have to worry about inappropriate content. I can't draw moderates itself automatically and won't be inappropriate even if you request it.

I can't draw democratizes beauty

Creative people who know how to draw have held a monopoly on beautiful images for long enough. Beauty belongs to the people. With I can't draw, beautiful images belong on your padlet.

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I can't draw uses the power of generative AI to create beautiful images based on a description you provide. You can then choose one of the images to use in your post.

Be as descriptive and creative as possible for best results!

How to access I can't draw

Open a padlet.

For boards, click the (+) button to create a new post. Using a Sandbox? You can skip this step.

Click the button at the far right in the post composer to show more attachment options.

Click I can't draw.

Write a description of the image you want and hit enter!

Privacy and Security

The AI that I can't draw uses is hosted by a 3rd party service. We do not send any information to this AI other than what you directly type in the text input when you are describing the image.

We do not send any information about your organization, account, or padlet contents to any 3rd party as part of this feature.

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Importing your jams from Google Jamboard into Padlet

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Anonymous attribution, no sign-up required

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Anonymous attribution is finally here!

There are many situations where you may want to collect information from users in an anonymous format. Collecting feedback about a performance, job reviews, creating a safe space for students to submit questions they would normally not ask, etc.

Now you can!

Post as a guest

To ensure your posts will be anonymous, open an incognito window and go to the padlet's link. When the padlet loads, you will see a bar pop up on the screen showing you are 'Contributing as guest' with a pre-selected fictitious name.

Anything added to the padlet (posts, comments, reactions) will be attributed to this guest name.

Change your name

To change your guest name, click the avatar in the top-right corner of your screen. Click Change name and enter your preferred alias.

If you prefer to not be anonymous, you can click Sign up or Log in to associate your name and account with your contributions.

Once you're finished, click Done!

All new posts will be attributed to your new name. Posts that have already been created with the previous name will remain the same - the name will not change to the new alias.

FAQs

Why can't I add my own alias? It won't let me.

The name you're selecting may already be in use on the padlet. You will need to come up with a different name that no one has picked yet. In some occasions, you will be able to pick the same name but you will be given your own unique avatar to distinguish between the two users. While you're still anonymous, you will know 'Happy Hippo' with a green avatar is not the same user as 'Happy Hippo' with the pink avatar.

I want to delete my post but the option is not there. Why?

Once you close the incognito browser tab, if you open the link again, the computer will no longer recognize you as the author of the posts. This means you cannot delete or edit them. You will need to reach out to the owner to delete or edit the post for you -- or -- since it's supposed to be anonymous anyway, just create a new one under a different alias!

How do I turn anonymous posting OFF?

Within a Padlet for Schools account, you can turn anonymous posting OFF by setting your padlet's privacy to Org only. Within any other account type, you can change the privacy to Secret - Log in.

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Create a map that shows everywhere you've been around the world - complete with pictures and videos of you creating memories there!

Sounds great right?

How about a collaborative padlet for an online course you're taking where everyone can post where they're from?

So, how do you post to a Map? Super simple!

Pin a location

To create a post on a Map, hit the (+) icon on the bottom-right of your board. In the panel, you have a couple of pinning options:

1. Type or search a place by name

2. Drag and drop a pin

You can bypass this step by clicking Skip for now. You will have the opportunity to add your location in the post composer.

Once a place is selected, the post composer will populate and you can opt to add attachments to it. It can be text, web links, photos, audio clips, videos and more. Click Publish to stick the post on the map.

The vertical three-dot ellipsis button (...) on the upper-right corner of the post lets you change the post's color and open the location in Google maps. You can connect, transfer or delete the post, too!

Pin a location from the attachment picker

If you choose to use the Skip for now button in the post composer, you can search for the location using the attachment picker. Here's how:

After clicking the (+) button to create a post and then clicking Skip for now, click the button on the right to open up more attachment options.

Click Location.

Search for the location in the text field or click the icon on the left-hand side of the search bar to use your current location. This will populate a map for your post.

Tap the (+) icon in the bottom right corner of the map to pin a location.

Scroll up to zoom in and down to zoom out. For touch devices, pinch to zoom in and out.

Hold left click and move the cursor around to view other areas of the map.

To edit the pin, click the vertical three-dot ellipsis button (...) on the upper-right corner of the post. Use the same button to delete the pin.

When you click the Settings cog icon (⚙️) in the panel on the right, you will be able to select a map style. Options include Satellite, Medieval, Black Metal, Night and Video Game.

Choose between the different map styles (Roadmap, Satellite, Terrain or Hybrid) and check the box next to Show pin if you'd like to include the pinned area (shown by Vatican City above) in your image.

Click Save. This is now the picture for your post.

Fill out the rest of your post and click Publish to place it on the Map.

Clicking Show pin in Step 4, will keep the pin showing in your post's picture (the top arrow in the screenshot above). Clicking Publish on your post will show the pin on the Map itself (the bottom arrow in the screenshot).

Helpful tips

The options for your creations are endless!

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There are three basic levels of Content Moderation: None, Auto, and Manual. Organizations with student accounts will have an additional option in which only posts by student accounts are moderated. You can access these from your padlet's settings.

Moderation levels

None: All posts will be published instantly on the padlet without moderation.

Auto: Posts detected as inappropriate by our Safety Net AI moderation system will be flagged for approval. Posts deemed inappropriate will be blocked, and an email notification will be sent to the owner of the padlet. The owner can decide whether to accept or reject the post.

Manual - Students only: All posts added by students are submitted for review. The owner and admins of the padlet will be able to see and approve submitted posts.

Manual - All: All posts are submitted for review. The owner and admins of the padlet will be able to see and approve submitted posts.

The Manual - Students only option will not be a choice in the dropdown menu unless you are a part of a Classroom or Padlet for Schools plan.

The following languages are supported by Auto moderation:

Safety Net with Auto moderation

Attention account Administrators!! School, Classroom and Padlet for Schools tenant Administrators can now set defaults for post content moderation and customize what is deemed inappropriate for their environment.

Click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) in the bottom left corner of your dashboard > Settings > click Content safety in the column on the left. Now you are in your Content safety settings.

Only School, Classroom and Padlet for Schools administrators will see this option within their Settings.

Safety Net defaults

Click the dropdown menu next to 'Post and comment moderation' and choose from None, Auto, Manual - Students only or Manual - All. Whatever is chosen here will be the Content moderation control that is automatically assigned to each new padlet created within the account.

If you are not an admin but you still have padlet creating abilities - you can modify your Content moderation settings within each padlet's Settings panel. In other words, the default settings can be overridden.

What is moderated?

There are so many things that go into making a padlet. So, which specific parts of a padlet will our Safety Net monitor for inappropriate content?

Posts - and comments left on posts - that are detected as inappropriate by our Safety Net AI moderation system will be flagged for approval. Posts deemed inappropriate will be blocked, and an email notification will be sent to the owner/admin of the padlet. They can decide whether to accept or reject the post.

Example of what the person commenting will see when their post/comment is flagged for approval/rejection.

Example of what the padlet owner/moderator will see when content is flagged for approval.

Users who have access to the padlet but are not awaiting approval on a post will not see either of the above examples. To these users - these posts simply do not exist.

To opt-in to receive notifications for flagged comments - click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) in the bottom left corner of your dashboard > Settings > Notifications > General > New comment submission.

Audio/Video Transcription

If your Content moderation is set to Auto, your audio and video files will also be monitored and flagged for inappropriate content. Currently, this is only for the audio attachments and the dialogue of video attachments. The visual component of videos is not currently moderated.

Images

Images attached to posts are now required to go through our Safety Net AI moderation system when the Auto option is selected. If the image posted is questionable, the owner/moderator of the padlet will receive an alert requesting approval or rejection.

Categories of Auto moderation

Posts and comments that match the categories below (and the admin has checked the corresponding box) will require approval when moderation is set to Auto.

Sexual - Strong references to sexual material or nudity

Violence - Serious, realistic threats or mentions of violence

Bullying - Slurs, threats, encouraging self-harm

Drugs - Promoting, advertising or encouraging drug use

Weapons - Buying, selling, trading and constructing weapons

Profanity - Using inappropriate words or phrases

Child safety - Threats of physical violence to children in a school setting

To use the 'Auto moderation categories' selected by your admin, you will need to ensure your Content moderation settings in your padlet's Settings panel is set to Auto. It will not use these without Auto enabled.

Manual moderation

When a non-admin posts on a padlet with Manual Content moderation, their posts will look like this until approved. This is what the user adding the post will see.

Below is what the padlet owner and admins will see.

Once you approve the posts, everyone will be able to see them.

If you want to keep an eye on what is posted to your padlet - this is a good feature for you to use!

FAQs

What kind of content will the Auto option flag?

Our Auto moderation is powered by Safety Net AI. It will block posts with content that contains bullying, violence, drugs, hate, self-harm, sex, weapons, profanity, and more.

If I use Auto, are inappropriate posts guaranteed to be blocked?

No. Auto will not automatically block everything related to inappropriate subjects. We tried to tune our Safety Net AI so that it blocks everything genuinely unsuitable for school without limiting productive engagement. For example, Safety Net will not block any mention of drugs, but it will block text that explicitly promotes, advertises, or encourages drug use.

Why aren't my posts showing up?

If the padlet you're posting on has Moderation set to Manual, the post will need to be approved by the padlet creator or an admin before publishing.

What happens when the content on my padlet is flagged as inappropriate?

The post will be blocked and the padlet creator and those with admin rights will receive a notification via email to inform them that the post needs to be approved or rejected.

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Safety Net will automatically block unwanted images and videos.

A visual demonstration of Safety Net's standards

In August of 2023, Padlet released Safety Net, which uses AI to detect and block posts with harmful content. When we first released Safety Net, it was only able to detect harmful content in text. In November, we updated Safety Net to moderate audio as well. Now, we have updated Safety Net to moderate the imagery in videos and files.

Safety Net acts as a moderation assistant for your padlet

When you set your padlet's post moderation to "Auto," Safety Net will survey the text, audio, and images on every post and block anything it deems harmful. Safety Net will then send the creator a notification requesting a final publishing decision.

We tried to tune Safety Net to block everything genuinely harmful without limiting productive engagement. For example, Safety Net will not block a beach-goer in a bathing suit, but it will block a nude swimmer. Safety Net will not block an image of a Roman soldier in uniform, but it will block an image of a gunman shooting someone. Safety Net will also block various hate symbols, as well as many forms of violence and self-harm.

Administrators can edit content standards

We understand that different classrooms and subjects may require different levels of moderation. This is why we allow Padlet for Schools administrators to customize Safety Net's image and video moderation standards.

In your school's Content Safety settings, administrators can toggle whether Safety Net will block posts in various categories, such as violence, nudity, or graphic content, to align with your specific needs and policies.

By providing fine-tuned control over Safety Net's settings, we ensure you can maintain your ideal balance of safety and freedom in the classroom.

Safety Net is imperfect, so you remain in control

Because Safety Net relies on AI to make judgments, and because different people have different standards, Safety Net will make mistakes. It may block posts you deem safe and publish posts you deem harmful. For this reason, padlet creators will always retain control over publishing decisions on their own padlet.

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Customizing your Post fields can be a very helpful tool when you want to convey a clear message on what you’re expecting from others in a post.

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Number, date, single-select, and button fields

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Welcome to the world of pre-made templates - just for you!

You have an idea of what you want to create but just don't know where to start. We get it. Nothing is more frustrating than staring at a blank virtual piece of paper with no idea how to get your ideas from your head to your fingertips.

We're here for you, friend!

Accessing templates from the gallery

From your dashboard, click on the pink Make a padlet button in the upper-right corner of the page. From there your panel will open to reveal options for:

Blank board - creating a padlet from scratch

Your templates - templates you've created yourself

From the gallery - pre-made templates

Under the gallery you will find over 100 pre-made templates for anything you could possibly imagine! These will range from general templates to creations made for an educational setting. Take a look at your options and pick what best suits your needs.

Make sure to indicate which account you want to create your padlet in at the top of this panel.

Using a gallery template

When you click on the gallery template you'd like to use, a slightly pre-made padlet will be displayed. On the right side of the padlet you'll see an onboarding panel that will guide you through how to set up and use this template.

To see a real use case of this type of template just click on See example in the onboarding panel. This will open an example padlet in a new tab. The rest of the onboarding panel walks you through steps you can take to make the most of your padlet, making a personalized, unique creation!

Note the buttons under some steps that will direct you to the exact location needed to perform these steps.

Once you have completed all the steps (or simply don't need to see the panel anymore) click Done!

Clicking Done will hide this panel temporarily until you make another padlet from a template in the gallery.

Clicking Don't show again will hide the onboarding panel indefinitely for this template type. Keep in mind, next time you make a padlet from this template style, the onboarding panel will not launch.

I only see a few gallery templates. Where are the rest of them?

If you cannot see all of your templates it may be because you're not listed as a school user on your profile. To change this, click the three dot ellipsis button (...) in the bottom left corner of your dashboard > Settings > Basic info > click the pencil icon next to Account type and change to Student, Teacher or School staff.

I clicked on Generate sample posts in the onboarding panel and now I want to delete them. Do I have to manually delete them all?

Nope! All you have to do is click on Delete in the same place you clicked Generate sample posts within the onboarding panel. Poof! Gone.

FAQs

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Browse over 250 templates in an organized, searchable gallery.

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We originally designed templates to help you decide what to build, and show you how to build it.

If every padlet is a sandbox, you can think of each template as a blueprint for a specific sandcastle. Instead of starting from scratch and inventing something from nothing, each template offers a specific possibility with detailed design instructions.

We started with 100 templates, but we've now built over 250. As the number of templates grew, we created a new problem: With so many available templates, how could anyone decide which to use?

Our answer is the Template gallery.

Find the template that will best serve you

The Gallery's 254 templates are organized by category and usage.

If you're a teacher, you can select education, and look for templates that were built for teachers. If you're in business, you can select business. If you're open to anything, you can stay in general.

If you want to use Padlet for a specific task or activity, like note-taking, presentations, or research, you can filter by one or more categories from the sidebar on the left.

Template previews

Once you decide on a template that might be right for you, you can hover over the template image to read a description that describes how the template will be useful.

If that isn't enough to convince you, selecting a template will open a live preview that displays a real example of a padlet made from that template.

If you select "See example" you'll get to open the example padlet and take a look for yourself.

Start building

If the padlet is a sandbox, and the template is a blueprint, you can think of the gallery as a neatly ordered and aesthetically pleasing warehouse full of blueprints.

Use the Gallery to decide what you want to create today.

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Using artificial intelligence to bring Urdu and Shakespearean English to Padlet.

Have you ever wondered how apps get translated into different languages?

Usually, it involves sending thousands of words to human translators who carefully convert every button, message, and menu item. Not only is this time-consuming, but it's also challenging to keep translations consistent. A phrase that appears in multiple places might get translated differently each time, creating confusion for users.

We're trying something new: using AI to help us translate Padlet.

How it works

Our new approach combines AI's speed and consistency with human expertise. First, we choose a language that we have some existing translations for-a language we speak or one for which we've done human translations before. This helps us validate the AI's output quality.

Using ChatGPT o1, we translate all of Padlet's text, drawing on our existing translations as examples. With AI, similar phrases are translated consistently across the platform. Language experts then review these translations, refining them to ensure they're accurate and feel natural to native speakers.

This hybrid process gives us the best of both worlds: We can launch new features rapidly with consistent AI-generated translations, while our human experts add the crucial nuance and cultural understanding that machines can't replicate.

Testing with two languages

We're launching this new translation system with two very different languages.

Urdu: A major world language that will make Padlet more accessible to millions of users. Urdu's rich linguistic features and distinct script make it a perfect test case for our AI-assisted translation process.

Shakespearean English: A playful addition we've been wanting to implement since 2020. Now, with AI, we can transform modern English into clear, theatrical language that adds flair without sacrificing understanding.

Early results

The results have been promising. AI translations have proven remarkably consistent. When a phrase appears in multiple places, it gets translated the same way every time. Our language experts can then focus on fine-tuning these consistent translations rather than starting from scratch.

Try it yourself

Want to explore Padlet in one of these new languages? Just visit your account settings and select your preferred language from the menu. Whether you want to use Padlet in Urdu or add some Shakespearean drama to your boards, the option is yours.

Looking ahead

With the addition of Urdu and Shakespearean English, Padlet is now supported in 44 languages. This is just the beginning of our journey with AI-assisted translations. As we refine this process, we'll be able to add support for more languages more efficiently, making Padlet truly accessible to users worldwide.

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Ever wanted to stop all activity on your padlet without getting rid of it or changing the 'Visitor permissions' to No Access? If you're an admin for the padlet, you can freeze it!

Freezing padlets can prevent students from changing their posts after submission, prevent colleagues from changing their posts after a decision is made, lock down the padlet so that only admins can change it, etc.

How does it work?

When you freeze a padlet, it prevents most changes from being made to that padlet. For example, posting, the ability to drag and drop posts, updating settings, etc. will no longer be available.

New posts cannot be added

Existing posts cannot be edited or deleted

Comments and reactions will be disabled

Settings cannot be modified

Turn on 'Freeze padlet'

Boards

To turn this feature on, click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) on the right side of your board > click Freeze padlet > toggle ON the ' Freeze padlet?' button.

You will notice your board is now labeled 'Frozen' while viewing it. This is located slightly above the title of the board.

To schedule your board to freeze automatically on a certain date/time - use Automations!

Keep in mind - if your board is frozen and you have been using Breakout links or Submission request links, those links will be disabled and deactivated. Once the board is unfrozen, the links will return to their previous state.

Sandboxes

To turn this feature on, click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) in the upper-right side of your Sandbox > click Freeze sandbox > toggle ON the 'Freeze sandbox?' button.

You will notice your Sandbox now has a snowflake icon (❄️) next to the Draw/ Play buttons at the top indicating the Sandbox is frozen.

Turn off 'Freeze padlet'

Boards

If you decide to unfreeze your board, how do you do it? This is just as simple as turning it on! When Freeze padlet was turned ON, the Settings cog (⚙️) turned into a snowflake (❄). Just click the snowflake icon on the right-hand side of your board (❄️) > toggle the button OFF next to 'Freeze padlet?'

Only admins can freeze/unfreeze a board.

Sandboxes

When you decide to unfreeze your Sandbox, just click the three-dot ellipsis button (...) at the top-right of the Sandbox > select Unfreeze sandbox > toggle the button OFF next to 'Freeze sandbox?'

Only admins can freeze/unfreeze a Sandbox.

FAQs

Can I set my board so that it freezes automatically in the future?

My padlet is frozen but I didn't do it. I tried to unfreeze it but it doesn't work. What do I do?

All of your padlets may be frozen because you are over your padlet quota. You will need to place some padlets in your Trashed folder until you are under your quota limit or upgrade your account to allow room for more padlets.

What happens to my scheduled posts if my board is frozen?

Scheduled posts stay scheduled no matter what. If it is scheduled to post while the board is frozen, the post will be moved to your drafts.

Do frozen padlets count toward my quota limit?

Yes. If you are over your padlet quota limit, freezing your padlets will not allow you to make more. To move below your quota limit you will need to place some of your padlets in your Trashed folder.

Can you trash frozen padlets?

I need access to a frozen padlet that belongs to someone else. Is there anything I can do?

If you still have access to the padlet and the creator has Remakes enabled - Remake the padlet onto your account to continue to use it.

What is the difference between a Frozen padlet and one with Reader permissions?

Freezing your padlet will disable features such as posting, editing and deleting content. If your 'Visitor permissions' are set to Reader (with an unfrozen padlet), the user can still edit and delete anything they have previously posted (say if your padlet was previously in Writer mode).

With Reader permissions, users cannot create posts but they can comment on posts. With a frozen padlet, they cannot.

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Stop activity on your padlet by freezing it! Admins can freeze and unfreeze padlets as they see fit. Learn how here!

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You can now freeze padlets to lock in their content forever.

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You can now freeze padlets to lock in their content forever.

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Padlet allows you to post videos from your device, webcam or the internet. Learn how here!

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Try Padlet as an alternative to Microsoft Flip. Record and upload videos, easily share your board, and leave comments.

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Microsoft Flip, formerly Flipgrid, is being discontinued as a standalone app. If you need a Flip alternative, try Padlet for video discussions.

With Padlet, you can record and upload videos, share your board via link or QR code, and leave comments on each other's videos.

You can now import your Flip discussions into Padlet by following these instructions. Make sure to download your Flip videos by September 30.

FAQs

What is Flip, and what is happening with it?

Flip is a Microsoft app that is used for video discussions in the classroom. Microsoft is moving it into Microsoft Teams, and it will be discontinued as a standalone app.

What will happen to my Flips?

Your Flips will go into read-only mode on July 1. You can download your Flip videos through September 30.

Can I still use Flip?

Yes. You can sign up for Teams for Education and access the Flip camera if you are an educator.

I can't use Teams in my classroom. Can I use Padlet as a Flip alternative?

Yes. Padlet is an alternative to Flip. Here are the features that Padlet and Flip share.

Video recording

Audio recording

Screen recording

Feedback via likes and comments

Moderation for all posts

Sharing boards via link or QR code

Generating discussion ideas using AI

Integrations for Schoology, Canvas, and Google Classroom

Web and mobile support

Auto-captions

Video comments

Recording videos up to 10 minutes

You can also import your existing Flip videos into Padlet.

Are there any Flip features that Padlet is missing?

Yes, we don't have all the Flip features. Here are some that Padlet does not have.

Are there any video discussion features Padlet has that Flip does not?

Yes, Padlet has some additional features that are helpful for video discussions.

Auto-moderation using AI

Translated in over 40 languages

Generating boards using AI

Additional posting options, like text and AI-generated images

Additional feedback options, like star ratings and votes

Auto-generated slideshows to review all videos

Integrations for other LMSes like Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and itsLearning

Ability to record videos up to 15 minutes on Platinum plans and up to 30 minutes for Team, Classroom, and School plans

Flip was free. How much does Padlet cost?

Padlet is free to use. You can create up to 3 boards at once with the free plan. The file size upload limit is 20MB with the free plan, but we are temporarily lifting the limit for Flip imports.

We also offer paid subscriptions. If you need only a few more boards, try our Gold plan, which allows up to 20 padlets at once and has a higher upload limit.

We also have a Platinum subscription with unlimited padlets and school licenses if multiple teachers need a premium account. Learn more.

Is Padlet safe to use with students? Where is the data stored?

Yes, Padlet is safe to use with students. Padlet is hosted on Google Cloud in the US.

If you ever decide to delete your videos or account, we will permanently delete all your data within 30 days. You can check out our privacy policy and security measures here.

I have more questions. How can I learn more?

The best way to learn more is to sign up for free at padlet.com and explore.

If you want to do more research before signing up, check out our knowledge base for answers to basic questions.

Would you prefer to talk to a human? Use our contact form to reach a member of our support team. They'll get back to you in a few hours.

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Updated 6 days ago by Rana Wilds

Discussion boards can be of great use in all areas of life ... but they are essential in schools. Coming up with questions to form your discussions can end up becoming a major task. Not to worry! Create a plethora of unique discussion boards using our AI-Guided recipes!

Create a discussion board

To start your discussion board, click on the + Make button at the top of your dashboard. Under 'AI recipes,' click Discussion board.

Creating with AI is not available for all account types. If your account is listed for Student or Business use, you will not see the option to create with AI.

If your account is currently listed under one of these options, you can change it by heading to your Settings page and change the 'Account type' under Basic info.

From here, your newly created board will open up with a prompt to follow! Enter a topic you'd like to discuss along with the appropriate grade level and click Generate!

Select from a list of AI-Generated topics that you'd like to grow this discussion board with. Options will range from debates to a typical question and answer format. For this particular example, I have chosen "Students will debate whether Abraham Lincoln's presidency was the most impactful."

Configure

After clicking on my prompt, it automatically generates sections onto my board and moves to the Configure tab at the top. If you're not happy with the results so far, you can change your 'Discussion prompt' and/or 'Discussion type.' Then, click Next.

Feel free to click through the tabs at the top ( Generate, Configure, Post, Share) to move back and forth through your guided prompts.

Post

Be the first to post on your discussion board! Either write your own post or use one of the suggestions. In our example, there are options for Lincoln being the best president and options for choosing other presidents!

Click on your choice (or write your own) and you'll see your post populate in real time onto your board! Choose only one or choose them all!

If you'd rather skip this step entirely, click Skip this step at the bottom.

Share your discussion board with your students so they can begin adding their responses!

Be sure to avoid clicking Done or X (in the upper-left corner of the guide) until you're completely finished setting up the discussion board padlet. The guide will not repopulate.

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Coming up with questions to form discussion boards can become a major task. Create unique discussion boards using our AI-Guided templates and take out all the guesswork!

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Restrict users from downloading or distributing the contents of your padlet using Copy protection! With Copy protection, you can also prevent users from remaking your padlet within their own account.

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Keep your content secure by controlling who can download and export it.

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Auto-remake links allow anyone who clicks on your padlet link to automatically create a duplicate of the padlet in their own account.

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Share a link that automatically generates a remake of your padlet