https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp Post your ideas for strategies for using digital tools to promote student interaction and engagement. en-us 2016-12-05 17:03:59 UTC 2026-03-22 21:49:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/340908243 Giving the students time to personalize or create their own digital content is very engaging.]]> 2019-03-13 14:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/340908243 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/342653064 Online discussion boards can incorporate multiple media such as video or web links that the students can view/interact with and then respond to in a thoughtful way. There is built in accountability as there is a record of student participation.]]> 2019-03-19 00:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/342653064 micah_keller2 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/342994228 It is important to give students multiple opportunities for engagement, especially with blended learning. Tools such as Padlet give students the opportunity to interact and share ideas with their peers. Google Drive can provide an easy way for students to collaborate on projects and assignments. Kids can really ]]> 2019-03-19 17:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/342994228 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/343009901 Shy students have more time to think, respond, and participate in a digital conversation. The rest of us can take the opportunity to reflect and review conversations to maximize learning.


]]> 2019-03-19 18:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/343009901 melissa_oquist https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/345806329 2019-03-27 17:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/345806329 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/347243971 I believe it is important to keep assignments to a length that will not overwhelm them and keep them engaged. Including videos may also help them if they struggle to stay engaged, or are struggling with the content. 

]]> 2019-04-01 15:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/347243971 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/349161539 Allow different multi-media opportunities for students to utilize resources that they feel are comfortable for them to use. 
Things like videos, songs that are about the topic, and other interactives like online modules and games allows students to find interest in the topic and learn in a more engaging manner.

]]> 2019-04-06 15:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/349161539 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/349210748 Make sure to have some assignments that focus on fun, creativity, team building, etc. in order to build some excitement. Allow the students to create some of the assignments or present to classmates.

]]> 2019-04-07 03:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/349210748 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350205143 I really like using the idea of Padlet as a ticket out. It would also be a good way to gauge whether or not students are understanding content. For example, instead of students writing a note to me at the bottom of their page (as to whether or not they are confident, somewhat confident, or very unsure of their work on a specific assignment), they could respond on a wall with their thoughts and questions.]]> 2019-04-10 03:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350205143 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350578592 I love the idea of using Google Classroom to promote collaboration because it's so easy to use and all of my students already know how to navigate and access Google Classroom apps. I've done collaborative Google Doc assignments but am interested in trying a Google Drawing assignment.  This could be a very powerful tool in mathematics and I could make it visually appealing to help engage the learners.

While Google Apps are nice and easy, I think using a new tool that students have never seen before could be very engaging for them as well, as long as they are told how it works. ]]> 2019-04-10 23:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350578592 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350824693 Find a topic and allow teams of 2 or 3 taking opposing sides.  Given time to present their case, they give an argumentative presentation and allow their fellow students to ask questions and identify a winner.]]> 2019-04-11 15:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/350824693 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/352165198 I think that the Padlet could be very engaging for many students giving them confidence to voice their opinions.  The posts on top of each other puts my personal OCD out of control which I could name several students that this would bother too making them hate it.

I also am beginning to view the Google tools differently from just being a production tool to complete tasks to an instruction discussion tool. This is probably the most useful thought change as I still just use it as tools for productivity not engagement.]]> 2019-04-17 00:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/352165198 resposito5 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/352451992 This was the tool that sparked the most interest and ideas for me. I liked the idea of an interactive assignment that has more options than Google (although I do like Google quite a bit). The teacher resources and the ability to see student participation in a grade format was also helpful. It also looked like it could help with the usual issues of group activities when students are not participating equally. ]]> 2019-04-18 00:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/352451992 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/353934626 I like students to use digital tools to guide their passion in education. I like to set up different choice board activities to help students show off their knowledge. I also like to use games like KAHOOT to quickly gauge students' knowledge before, during, or after an activity.

]]> 2019-04-24 22:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/353934626 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/360616960 I can see how Padlet could be useful for students to brainstorm marketing ideas during their furniture production unit from any electronic device as they popped up. Students could also use it to collaborate with the entire class on a technique that worked well on their individual project that might work for others.]]> 2019-05-16 02:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/360616960 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/361432339 I appreciate the many options that we can offer students to create projects. I would like to look into the apps that make class discussions with questions more interactive , displaying comments or answers to formative assessments immediately, but anonymously. ]]> 2019-05-18 22:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/361432339 https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/361925614
Having an online discussion can be very engaging for students because of the removal of the immediate "stage fright". Students may feel a bit more comfortable sharing their ideas, and even seeing others with similar views may make the student feel more comfortable. 

In the digital course I took in college, they showed us how to make a webquest. I think it could be a fun and engaging, as well as challenging task, to have students create their own webquest on a topic that they are to show complete mastery in. They could share their link in an online discussion, and be required to go through another student's webquest creation and comment and give constructive criticism.

I use different online games such as KAHOOT.it, and they are always engaged with that extra little competition.]]> 2019-05-20 22:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jpellegrini2/m6727trpj0xp/wish/361925614