https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021 Launch's Best Team No Cap en-us 2020-10-26 10:14:01 UTC 2025-10-25 16:18:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/26a1.png amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861108360 To start, go to www.padlet.com to create an account. Use the "Sign-In with Google" option!

Then, go to Box 2. ]]> 2020-10-26 10:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861108360 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861115312 Padlet has a gallery section which lets you explore exemplar Padlets and get ideas of how to use a Padlet yourself.

Spend 2 minutes exploring a few padlets in the gallery, then comment in any noticings, wonderings, and/or ideas you have popping up. ]]> 2020-10-26 10:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861115312 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861122173 It allows me to stay organized. Links to resources, content I've taught, videos, etc, all stay in the padlet and I can reuse if I need. (I can move the boxes as I wish, replicate them, and even send them to other Padlets.) 

I love the comment feature because I can separate prompts and responses, and also allows me to model and share my thinking, give students a space to process and another way to opt in, and facilitates discussion. 

There is a gif and picture option that makes the set-up super quick for me. I can also update from my phone with a super simple app. ]]> 2020-10-26 10:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861122173 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861172227 Take a minute to skim it, and then comment in any noticings and wonderings.
3 mins]]> 2020-10-26 10:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861172227 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861202511 I make a new Padlet for each class every 3 weeks or so.

1. MAKE A NEW PADLET. On the dashboard, I go to MAKE A PADLET and I prefer the the GRID OPTION.

2. SHARING SETTINGS. I go to SHARE on the top right, and update PRIVACY.

3. AESTHETICS. I go to the little wheel/screw to MODIFY and literally go through all options. ]]> 2020-10-26 11:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861202511 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861223838
FOR NEW POSTS:
1. Click on the + Button at the bottom right of the screen.  

2. I number the posts, make each row a different color, write what I need to write and always add a visual either through a link, a screenshot of something that relates, a video, or use the GIF option!! 

3. THE GIF OPTION: I click on the magnifying glass and search. 

4. VERY COOL: Padlet saves your old pics, so I can reuse any screenshots and/or posts. ]]> 2020-10-26 11:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861223838 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861236446 I don't grade anything on Padlet, so that it feels low-stakes and everyone takes risks and joins in as they wish.

My friend at Panorama featured one of our Padlets at a webinar on belonging and inclusion recently!! I also use Padlets for the PDs I lead on equity work. ]]> 2020-10-26 11:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861236446 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861296862 Explore Allan's Padlet system, skim other Padlets in the padlet gallery, and describe why Padlet overall works for Allan.

Reflect on your own tools, commit to just a few (deciding if Padlet is one of them), and describe next steps to make the process your own.

Norm:
Make It Your Own]]> 2020-10-26 11:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861296862 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861315907 The kids know to expect a padlet every time they log in. I have 4 Padlets -- History, RZ, Crew, ELA.

Tips to get kids to use it --
1) Have the kids make accounts.
2) Share screen and model.
3) Narrate as posts come in — my phone buzzes each time a post is written.
4) In the moment feedback.
5) Lots of Shouts and Celebrations, SEL Qs, fashion advice, polls, music, and random things sometimes.
6) I got the kids' input on using it as our main tool. They approved. 7) You can present the boxes just like the slides too.
8) I tell the kids the padlet looks boring if they don't add to it.
9) Allow think time for questions I really care about.
10) If no one mics up, I pick a student who wrote something on the Padlet to elaborate on their post.  ]]> 2020-10-26 12:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861315907 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861369525 With a co-teacher or on your own, comment regarding the following: 

Reflect on your own tools, commit to just a few (and decide if Padlet is one of them), and describe next steps to make the process your own. ]]> 2020-10-26 12:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861369525 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861372886 What's on your mind as we close? Qs? Comments? Concerns? Write them all in the comments below. ]]> 2020-10-26 12:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861372886 amadrid10 https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861468788 2020-10-26 12:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amadrid10/launchela2021/wish/861468788