Padlet Overview

Padlet is a virtual bulletin board where students and instructors can post text, images, videos, files, and links in one shared space. Its versatility and simplicity make it an excellent tool for interactive, engaging, and collaborative learning experiences whether teaching in-person or online.

Padlet Availability

Padlet is available to everyone in the UIW community through Cardinal Apps.

Follow the instructions to create a UIW Padlet account for unlimited boards and premium features.
UIW Padlet accounts are different than signing up for Padlet via their company website.
Padlet offers select support, or you can contact the UIW Help Desk.

Padlet Considerations

Supports video discussions with a built-in recorder for both posting and replying to one another.
To make boards better suited for group work, choose the Layout option to use Sections. Do not turn off the section option after students have posted, as this will delete their posts.
You can recover a deleted board within 30 days. However, deleted posts made within a board are difficult to recover.
Instructors must enable comments to allow text or video replies.
Choose background colors and images carefully, as many options can make the text difficult to see.
Padlet is available as an external tool submission type for Canvas Assignments.
- Instructors are unable to view Padlet boards or student submissions within Canvas Speedgrader. Open the Padlet assignment and Canvas in different windows/tabs to grade.
- Grade passback is not currently supported, so there isn't a way for students to "submit" the assignment via Canvas and have Canvas identify the submission.
- Upon creating an assignment in Canvas, Instructors can choose to "Create a copy for each user" if they want each student to work on an individual board for their Canvas Assignment.

Padlet Guides

Padlet Support Guides
Padlet Templates
Padlet Training Videos
Padlet Slideshow to turn a board into a presentation
Using Sections as a board layout option
Create a video discussion board
How to add comments if enabled
Add Padlet to Canvas Assignments
Create a Padlet Assignment in Canvas

Padlet FAQ

Why can't I open Padlet?

Check your Internet connection, clear your browser history, try a different browser, restart your computer, and check the status of Padlet to troubleshoot access issues.

Can students use Padlet individually and collaborate together?

Yes, students can both use Padlet on their own and collaborate on the same board in real-time. Instructors are encouraged to consider the learning needs, enable the appropriate Padlet and Canvas settings, and provide clear instructions for students.

Is Padlet available on all devices?

Padlet offers a variety of apps including Windows and Mac desktop downloads as well as Android and iOS mobile apps. These apps are primarily for creating, managing, and sharing Padlet boards with others. Remember, the free Padlet account is not the same as your UIW Padlet account. Upon opening these apps, ensure you

Use the "Backpack or Briefcase user" log in option
Enter "uiwtx" as the domain.

Can students use the "Canvas Student" mobile app to submit a Padlet assignment?

Yes. Padlet assignments are an external tool type of assignment, so they will launch within the dedicated Canvas Student mobile app.