1. Brainstorming as a team: Decide on a theme for your community mural (e.g., cultural diversity, environmental conservation, or local history).

2. Using Padlet to collaborate: Each student will contribute different elements to the shared Padlet board based on their assigned role.

3. Presenting your work: Share your Padlet with the class and explain your choices for the mural design.

Collaborate: Padlet is a shared online workspace that allows everyone to add and edit content in real time. It’s like a digital bulletin board. Each team member will focus on a unique part of the task to ensure everyone’s input is valuable and distinct. For example:

• Researcher: Finds and posts reference images or inspirational artwork.

• Sketch Artist: Uploads concept sketches or visual drafts.

• Writer: Writes text descriptions for the artwork’s theme and elements.

• Editor: Organizes the board to make it visually appealing and easy to understand.

1. Set Up Your Padlet Account

   • Go to Padlet and sign up for a free account if you don’t already have one.

   • Watch the Padlet Introduction Tutorial: Padlet Basics Tutorial (5 minutes).

2. Join Your Team’s Padlet

   • Your teacher will share the Padlet link for your team. Click the link to join.

3. Assign Roles

   • Meet with your team and decide who will be the Researcher, Sketch Artist, Writer, and Editor.

4. Add Content to Padlet

   • Researcher: Search for relevant images and upload them to the Padlet. Include captions explaining their significance.

   • Sketch Artist: Create concept sketches on paper or digitally, then upload photos or scanned copies to the board.

   • Writer: Add text explaining your team’s theme and the elements of your design.

   • Editor: Arrange the content on the board for clarity and design.

5. Collaborate and Review

   • Use the Padlet’s comment feature to give feedback on each other’s posts.

   • Revise and refine your board based on team discussions.

6. Finalize and Share

   • Once your board is complete, ensure it’s polished and ready for presentation.

   • Share the Padlet link with the teacher.

• Check Padlet regularly to see updates from your teammates.

• Use the chat feature or class discussion time to address any questions or challenges.

• Be creative and think about how your board communicates your shared vision for the mural.