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Monash_Education_Academy — 2021-01-20 09:37:13 UTC

1. Write down one advantage in using either Jamboard, Padlet or a Zoom whiteboard
2. Write down one challenge in using either Jamboard, Padlet or a Zoom whiteboard
3. Write down how you would use this tool in class
4. Write down how you would use this tool in an online Zoom session

Interaction available to whole class. Is anonymous so encourages engagement.

2021-03-03 06:17:27 UTC

Limitation for those students who re on zoom via phone. Responses tend to overlap on zoom whiteboard.

2021-03-03 06:18:32 UTC

2021-04-05 01:18:03 UTC

Responses of others my lead to new ideas and different responses

2021-04-05 01:20:05 UTC

While anonymity is an advantage, it can also be a challenge if responses are unclear and one is not able to engage is discussion with a student about the response

2021-06-01 07:21:08 UTC

Encourages brain-storming and the exchange of ideas because posts can prompt thoughts in others.

2021-06-01 07:23:56 UTC

If students do not have their video on they may feel that they do not have to contribute (or find it easy to be passive in class).

2021-06-01 07:25:49 UTC

It would be a great tool in a face-to-face class in order to conduct a discussion on tutorial questions.

2021-06-01 07:26:55 UTC

I would use it in a similar way as I would in a face-to-face class, that is to create and conduct a discussion on our tutorial questions or issues.

2021-06-23 14:43:08 UTC

Interactive and collaborative type of learning. Students will engage and share ideas and learn from their peers

2021-06-23 14:44:43 UTC

We might not know exactly who is active on the padlet or whiteboard.

2021-06-23 14:45:35 UTC

For group discussion, debate, case studies, brainstorming, research based teaching etc.

2021-06-23 14:47:20 UTC

For group discussion, case studies, brainstorming, research based teaching, breakout session.

2021-07-27 03:56:20 UTC

Some students might not have a compatible device to use the zoom white board.

Open question forces students to think about the topic

2021-10-01 10:52:26 UTC

Many responses may be similar

2021-10-01 10:52:52 UTC

To ask students about their prior knowledge before starting a know topic

2021-10-01 10:54:07 UTC

2021-10-01 10:54:37 UTC

For group discussion, debate, case studies, brainstorming, research based teaching etc.

2021-11-02 05:40:27 UTC

Collaborative learning

2021-11-02 05:40:51 UTC

There might be internet issues

2021-11-02 05:41:28 UTC

For a case study - to post questions related to the case

2021-11-02 05:42:07 UTC

Similar to face to face but I would need to join the break out rooms constantly

In class

2021-11-04 05:03:07 UTC

Reduces touch points in terms of COVID-19 - so can be used to replace some of the traditional forms that we have in the LTB

2021-11-04 05:03:57 UTC

Similar responses, inappropriate responses due to anonymity, takes forever to go through them with large classes.

Reflection

2021-11-04 05:04:18 UTC

Really easy - what did you like, learn, long for, lacked in today's class.

building questions

2021-11-04 05:04:44 UTC

It could be used to brainstorm ideas as the class is going along for assignments

elaheabdi — 2021-12-01 13:05:46 UTC

Encourages students to reflect on what they have learned and also learn from their fellow students.

elaheabdi — 2021-12-01 13:07:08 UTC

Those answering at a later stage might find that their answer is similar to others and be discouraged.

elaheabdi — 2021-12-01 13:07:57 UTC

I would use it to find out about the sections of the unit students would like to hear more about.

elaheabdi — 2021-12-01 13:08:18 UTC

Similar to the in class activity.

The presentation is very systematic and would encourage participation.

2021-12-02 23:15:45 UTC

If the class is large, it would be time consuming to go through all the comments

2021-12-02 23:17:10 UTC

I would use this to get students' opinion on certain issues before delving in much deeper discussion.

2021-12-02 23:19:00 UTC

Would use it during the icebreaking session where everyone can introduce themselves.

2021-12-02 23:20:25 UTC

Increase participation

2021-12-04 06:05:20 UTC

Encourage many students to participate at the same time.

Brainstorm ideas

2021-12-04 06:06:14 UTC

Ask students to contribute ideas to a topic

Shari

2021-12-06 12:12:53 UTC

Sharing ideas that can be seen and scafolded is fun and effective.

It is an asynthronous interaction. Particiants can miss it.

2021-12-06 12:14:03 UTC

EM theory

2021-12-06 12:14:50 UTC

I can use to examplify and reflect some critical elements of the theory

Time of use

2021-12-06 12:15:30 UTC

I can use as the icebreaker.

Encourages students to share their knowledge and help each others' learning.

2021-12-07 01:34:46 UTC

Internet connection issues, particularly if students are based overseas. Some students may choose to log in some time after it has opened to see what others have written, rather than do the work themselves.

2021-12-07 01:38:02 UTC

To share ideas, receive feedback, elaborate on concepts and to help have a discussion with the class to help solidify students' understanding of the concepts.

2021-12-07 01:39:45 UTC

In a very similar way to how I would use it in a "live" face-to-face class: to share ideas, receive feedback, elaborate on concepts and help solidify students' understanding of the concepts.

2021-12-07 01:41:29 UTC

The post it notes and capacity to include images allows students to create a kind of visual slide for a focus of discussion when reporting back to the class.

2022-02-27 05:44:39 UTC

I think the main issue is how to get all students to contribute in a breakout room.

2022-02-27 05:48:29 UTC

I'd use it the same way I would use it in a zoom class, as a small group activity to encourage peer to peer learning, and to encourage reflection on what they are learning.

2022-02-27 05:50:40 UTC

I'd use it as a scaffold for a presentation or report back to the class, to encourage peer to peer learning.

2022-02-27 05:52:38 UTC

2022-04-29 05:36:22 UTC

Motivates students to contribut, reflect and think

2022-04-29 05:37:19 UTC

Time limits...often sessions run low on time and the first thing to go is often time for these activities

2022-04-29 05:38:20 UTC

To gauge student understanding and perceptions

2022-04-29 05:39:20 UTC

for breakout groups to share points from their discussions to the whole group

Processing time

jacquiedwards2 — 2022-07-11 06:31:48 UTC

Some students, due to processing deficits or having English as a second language, need more time to process information and generate a response. Having some time to type it allows them to engage with more depth and thought rather than rushing it and having to move on before they're ready, or skipping it entirely.

Promotes creativity and engagement. Enables students to share ideas freely.

2022-07-12 07:19:10 UTC

Connectivity and access. Students may not be able to collaborate if limited by their technology.

2022-07-12 07:20:49 UTC

To enable feedback and prompt creative freedom of expression.

2022-07-12 07:21:35 UTC

Either in breakout groups or as a whole class brainstorming ideas.

2022-07-12 07:22:07 UTC

Whiteboard advantages

2022-07-18 02:13:05 UTC

Actively engages participants in the discussion. Responses of others may also motivate participants, get them to think of things from another point of view, or expand their thoughts on a topic.

Whiteboard challenges

2022-07-18 02:16:04 UTC

Takes time to think and write; participants may not be able to use the feature if on a phone; the larger the group, the more the chance you can be passive and not be noticed; anonymous answers are good but may allow inappropriate responses; repetition of ideas

In class

2022-07-18 02:16:39 UTC

Great for brainstorming activities

Online Zoom usage

2022-07-18 02:18:42 UTC

Similar to in class; can be used in breakout rooms during a brainstorm or discussion activity; breakout room can workshop a problem together to then present in the main room

Mind Maps

2022-07-19 07:04:31 UTC

I find padlet a positive tools for getting students to engage in brainstorming ideas for a project or challenge set by the teacher

Smart Phones/Tablets

2022-07-19 07:06:02 UTC

Students engaging in these activities on their mobile phones or tablets can struggle to see the whole padlet.

2022-10-21 02:38:47 UTC

It can be great for to share ideas on a certain topics or to provide feedbacks. It is also a great tool for discussion of concepts.

2022-10-21 02:39:07 UTC

Similar way to face-to-face

2022-10-21 02:39:36 UTC

to increase the interaction among students.

2022-11-21 04:58:52 UTC

Allows ideas to grow organically and evolve from an initial individual contribution to a collaborative response.

2022-11-21 04:59:46 UTC

Easier for students to hide from contributing during an online session

2022-11-21 05:00:50 UTC

Good during the preliminary stages of developing a concept

2022-11-21 05:02:55 UTC

Would be used for the same purpose with perhaps more attention on whether everyone is contributing

Everybody benefit from everybody

2022-11-22 04:09:55 UTC

some may abuse and add inappropriate posts

2022-11-22 04:11:07 UTC

maybe as a public poll

2022-11-22 04:11:35 UTC

maybe as a public poll

2022-11-22 04:12:06 UTC

Every student can participate easily, even they don't turn on their audio or video.

2022-11-30 01:47:46 UTC

Students may choose to not respond or do nothing even if we encourage them to write down their thoughts.

2022-11-30 01:48:43 UTC

Ask them to write down their thoughts, or answers to some questions freely.

2022-11-30 01:49:17 UTC

similar to in-class setting.

2022-11-30 01:49:37 UTC

something for everyone to do which great, promotes sense of community

2023-01-20 01:52:27 UTC

coping with a lot of students . . .

2023-01-20 01:52:41 UTC

good tool for scaffolded questions and to facilitate discussion

2023-01-20 01:53:06 UTC

I would use it to stimulate discussion; or during a video

2023-01-20 01:53:47 UTC

Challenges

2023-02-06 02:42:21 UTC

Since the posts are anonymous, it can't be graded/tracked.

Collaboration and participation

2023-03-08 05:16:05 UTC

Helps promote student collaboration and participation in the activity

Zoom droputs

2023-03-08 05:17:19 UTC

Often see students drop out as their Internet connection fails, leading to a loss of participation

Lack of engagement by few students.

2023-03-15 00:50:25 UTC

Great for brainstorming, generating ideas and enhancing students' interests.

2023-03-15 00:51:13 UTC

I would ask students to add their notes to the Paldlet before the class and when they are in Zoom theycan see other stduents' responses and discuss them. It actually saves a lot of time.

2023-03-15 00:53:03 UTC

Can be difficult to keep track of responses when used in a large group

2023-06-09 07:46:07 UTC

Helps shy students to actively share their ideas

2023-06-09 07:46:26 UTC

Brainstorming

2023-06-09 07:46:35 UTC

To generate ideas

2023-06-09 07:47:06 UTC

Using the whiteboard

2023-10-07 19:46:17 UTC

Can get a nominated student to interact by inviting to annotate. Particularly useful when discussing graphical presentation. Ex: Project the trend.

It works like a whiteboard

2023-10-22 06:54:06 UTC

I have used Zoom Whiteboard to explain some concepts. For example, I needed to explain an equation to my students. I found it convenient to type out the equation and then explain it like I would in a face-to-face class. The time I took to write down the equation also allowed me the opportunity to think about how best to explain the equation to my students.

A challenge of using Zoom Whiteboard

2023-10-22 06:55:26 UTC

It's not easy to write using a stylus and the text editor is not suited to write equations.

An example of using Zoom white board in a face-to-face class

2023-10-22 06:58:25 UTC

It is a great opportunity to get students collaborate on building an idea in the class. For example, thinking about my unit, I could ask students to volunteer their ideas about different types of risks a company like Woolworths faces in its business.

How I would use Zoom whiteboard in an online class

2023-10-22 06:59:06 UTC

I would use it in the same way as a regular class (see my post on that).

interactive and engaging for students

2023-10-25 01:51:17 UTC

easy and quick to use for students and academics

2023-10-25 01:51:33 UTC

can be hard to gauge who is responding

2023-10-25 01:52:05 UTC

to see what students need to know

2023-10-25 01:52:22 UTC

use in the same way as face to face

2023-10-25 01:52:45 UTC

Student will at least come to the class if it is group and interactive component that requires them to present

2023-11-23 18:27:49 UTC

There are too many student in a class, this sem we have 25 students in a class, no time to care all of them

2023-11-23 18:28:46 UTC

Needs to pick one or two teams to do the activity

2023-11-23 18:29:07 UTC

Open break out room based on group, and give them the google doc to work with and after closing breakout room, discuss in main room

2023-11-23 18:29:46 UTC

Different students can contribute different knowledge to the activity, which can encourage teamwork and collaboration.

2023-11-27 08:28:26 UTC

Students may choose not to engage

2023-11-27 08:28:53 UTC

Revision exercise for key concepts - e.g. looking and an image and explaining the key components

2023-11-27 08:29:19 UTC

In small breakout rooms/teams

2023-11-27 08:29:32 UTC

Format

2023-12-05 01:02:25 UTC

The Padlet format is clean and organised, which can help keep ideas together visually

Format

2023-12-05 01:03:45 UTC

While clean and organised, the rigid and linear visual structure of Padlet might inhibit some types of learning.

Icebreaker

2023-12-05 01:05:36 UTC

Could be used as an icebreaker to share fun facts etc, or to lay out expectations or hesitations going into a unit -- you could then check in half way through and at the end to see how certain expectations had been met/challenged etc.

supports visualisation of concepts, adding another mode for engagement by students

2023-12-05 02:19:39 UTC

can have a learning requirement for its own use; coudl act as a barrier and reduce access

2023-12-05 02:20:23 UTC

support team activities

2023-12-05 02:21:16 UTC

enable democratic participation in activities as all the members of a team can record their own responses to a provocation

similar to face to face

2023-12-05 02:21:47 UTC

enable recording of elements of discussion in group work in break out rooms etc

Instructions

2024-02-05 04:39:17 UTC

ABCDE

2024-02-05 04:40:03 UTC

anonymous so likely to increase engagement. Great that answers are shared for all to learn off

Benefits

2025-02-20 00:56:16 UTC

These interactive technologies help externalise, concretise and collect student responses, meaning students will likely put a greater degree of effort into a written and shared -- rather than a fleeting verbal -- response.

Drawbacks

2025-02-20 00:57:49 UTC

Staff set-up time for such activities can be considerable. Also, students need substantial time to think, post and read others' posts, which may prove difficult in a 1-hour class (or even a 2-hour tutorial with a lot of content to get through).

Post-COVID uses

2025-02-20 00:59:49 UTC

While I'm no longer teaching on Zoom post-COVID, I can see the benefits of whiteboard or Padlet activities to collect student thoughts throughout a teaching session (e.g. muddiest point, favourite texts from the unit, or main takeaways from pre-class set readings.

Interaction safe space

2025-09-09 02:42:14 UTC

Students can contribute without having to worry about uncertainties that come from public speaking.

Monitoring and feedback

2025-09-09 02:43:11 UTC

Real time monitoring and feedback could be a challenge where there are numerous contributions. This may require out of class follow-up from the instructor.

Brainstorm and develop

2025-09-09 02:44:00 UTC

Proposing ideas / solutions to a practical problem and using ideas as a basis for further discussion and comparison in a follow-up activity.

Advantages

2025-10-09 02:29:54 UTC

I use this more as an asynchronous adjunct to my live lectures as some of my students join me live while others watch the recordings due to schedule conflicts - in it, I post up summary points of each lecture, but then the students can post additional questions on it re: each lecture and I can respond and others can see and learn. The anonymity is a great feature so no student feels like they've asked a "silly" question. It's also an easy way to share links relevant to that lecture. I also do a mini survey at the end of each lecture testing learning objectives amongst other things - I use the Padlet to highlight any misunderstandings that may have been taken away from the surveys so that they learn the right lesson.

Challenges

2025-10-09 02:31:37 UTC

I find using it live challenging for my lecture series as I do not have a moderator and can have up to 150 students live joining me - I can manage the chat and answer questions promptly that way, but already I run my delivery on a 3 screen setup - I'd have to devote another screen just to the Padlet

2025-11-17 22:14:08 UTC

Students can personalise the space and express themelves

2025-11-17 22:15:15 UTC

Posts are anonymous unless you make students sign up and sign in, so if students want their interactions recognised, they have to remember to sign their name.

Share resources

2025-11-17 22:15:51 UTC

Post a poem related to the topic and then comment on someone else's poem (this helps build their reading skills.)

Collaborative writing

2025-11-17 22:18:30 UTC

(post an image that relates to theme, then write a line in response, then the next student writes another line...) Collaborative creativity can reveal author choices.