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Padlet is a fun, remote way to engage in a discussion. Participants can share their opinion and perspective in real time. The can use pictures, text, videos, websites, etc. to support their perspective.

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Padlet was created by 2 friends; Nitesh Goel and Pranav Piyush in 2008. The company was originally named wallwisher. Goel is the current CEO and the site is ranked within the top 150 sites on the internet worldwide.

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Padlet can be used by anyone that's working in collaboration with others. It acts as a remote, real-time discussion board. Teachers have started using Padlet and other interactive online resources regularly since the COVID -19 pandemic.

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Padlet is easy to access. It can be used by students of all ages as long as they are able to read and type. Padlet helps the instructor see all responses at once, allowing easy polling and grading. Participants don't need to collaborate in person when using padlet. The platform also gives creative power to the page creator where they can pick a color scheme, icons, etc.

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Some of the weaknesses noticed are regarding layout; users are not able to drag and place their posts. Posts are designated according to the content size of other posts.

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Teachers can use this site as a real-time discussion board. Students can write and express their opinions and perspectives on topics while other students share their own. Teachers and classmates can rate, comment or respond to other peoples posts. Padlet can also be used as a resource to look back on, it is easy to forget who said what in a verbal, in-person discussion. Padlet allows participants to view and reflect on previously made padlets.

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Like any online resource, there is a privacy and security threat while using padlet. While schools were trying to switch to online learning in the midst of the pandemic, padlet had multiple cases of offensive content being posted online. This resulted in the company adopting stronger content modification practices. Although this concern has not been completely eliminated the company is taking steps to provide a safe online space for educators and students.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padlet
https://padlet.com/dashboard