Padlet
Padlet can be a valuable tool to support the teaching strategy of formative assessment. With Padlet, teachers can create virtual bulletin boards where students can post their responses, ideas, and reflections. This allows for quick and easy collection of formative assessment data in a visually engaging format. Teachers can pose questions, provide prompts, or share multimedia content on the Padlet board, and students can respond by adding text, images, videos, or links. This interactive and collaborative platform promotes active participation and reflection, allowing teachers to gain insights into student understanding, identify areas of strength and weakness, and make timely instructional adjustments. Additionally, Padlet provides opportunities for peer interaction and feedback, fostering a sense of community and promoting deeper learning. Overall, Padlet enhances formative assessment practices by providing a versatile and user-friendly platform for collecting and analyzing student responses in a visually appealing and interactive manner.
BCE Due Diligence Rating
Medium Risk - Mitigation Strategies Required
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Developmental Considerations
Potential Uses
Padlet can be used to enhance Formative Assessment in the classroom.
Exit Slips
Create a Padlet board where students can post their responses to exit slip questions at the end of a lesson or class. This allows teachers to quickly assess student understanding and identify areas that need further clarification or review.
Question & Answer Board
Set up a Padlet board where students can ask questions related to the lesson or topic. Other students can then respond with their answers or explanations. This activity promotes peer learning, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Gallery Walk
Create a Padlet board with different sections representing different topics or concepts. Assign each student or group of students a section to post their work, such as research findings, project presentations, or creative responses. Students can then explore and provide feedback on each other's work.
Concept Mapping
Assign students a concept or topic and have them create a visual concept map on a Padlet board. Students can add text, images, and links to represent the relationships between different ideas or concepts. This activity encourages critical thinking, organization of knowledge, and synthesis of information.
KWL Chart
Create a Padlet board with three sections: "What I Know," "What I Want to Know," and "What I Learned." Students can post their prior knowledge, questions, and new understandings throughout a unit or lesson. This activity encourages active engagement, self-reflection, and monitoring of learning progress.
Data Analysis Board
Create a Padlet board with a dataset or graph. Ask students to analyze the data and post their observations, interpretations, or conclusions. This activity develops data analysis skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning.
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Accessibility Features
External Keyboard Support: Padlet is compatible with external keyboards, allowing individuals with physical disabilities to navigate and interact with the platform using alternative input methods.
Voice Control: Users can use the Voice Control feature on the iPad to navigate and control Padlet using voice commands, providing an accessible option for individuals with physical disabilities.
Simplified Interface: Padlet offers a user-friendly and intuitive interface, reducing visual clutter and complexity, which can benefit individuals with cognitive disabilities by providing a more focused and less overwhelming user experience.
Text-to-Speech: Users can utilize the built-in text-to-speech functionality on the iPad to have the text content on Padlet read aloud, supporting individuals with reading difficulties or learning disabilities.
Visual Enhancements: Padlet allows users to customize the visual appearance, including font size, color contrast, and background, to accommodate visual impairments or sensitivity to light.
Closed Captioning: Users can add closed captions to videos or audio content posted on Padlet, ensuring accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments.
Flexible Participation: Padlet provides options for individuals with social or emotional disabilities to participate in a way that is comfortable for them. They can choose to contribute anonymously or use pseudonyms, promoting a sense of safety and inclusivity.
Collaborative Learning: Padlet supports collaborative learning experiences, enabling individuals with social or emotional disabilities to engage with peers, share ideas, and build social connections in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Making Functional Adjustments
PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENTS
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Alternative Input Methods: Teachers can provide options for students with physical disabilities to interact with Padlet using alternative input methods, such as external keyboards, voice control, or adaptive devices.
COGNITIVE ADJUSTMENTS
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Simplified Instructions: Provide clear and concise instructions on Padlet, using simple language and breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps to support students with cognitive disabilities in understanding and completing the formative assessment activities.
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Visual Supports: Incorporate visual supports, such as images, icons, or graphic organizers, on Padlet to provide additional context and support understanding for students with cognitive disabilities. Visual cues can help students organize their thoughts and make connections.
SENSORY ADJUSTMENTS
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Visual Enhancements: Adjust the visual settings on Padlet, such as font size, color contrast, or background, to accommodate the needs of students with visual impairments or sensitivity to light. Ensure that the content is easily readable and visually accessible.
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Closed Captioning and Transcripts: Provide closed captions or transcripts for videos or audio content posted on Padlet to ensure accessibility for students with hearing impairments. This allows them to access the information through alternative means.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
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Flexible Participation: Offer options for students with social or emotional disabilities to participate in Padlet activities in a way that is comfortable for them. This could include allowing students to contribute privately, use pseudonyms, or choose their level of visibility on the platform to promote a sense of safety and inclusivity.
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Positive Reinforcement: Use Padlet's features, such as likes, comments, or emojis, to provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to students with social or emotional disabilities during their contributions. This can help build confidence and a sense of belonging.
Support for Universal Design for Learning
Multiple Means of Representation
Padlet allows for the presentation of information in various formats, supporting the first pillar of UDL. Teachers can incorporate text, images, videos, and audio content on Padlet to provide multiple means of representation. This allows students to access information in a way that aligns with their individual preferences and learning styles. For example, students with visual impairments can benefit from alternative text descriptions or closed captions, while students with auditory processing difficulties can engage with visual content.
Multiple Means of Engagement
Padlet promotes engagement and motivation, supporting the third pillar of UDL. The interactive and collaborative nature of Padlet encourages active participation and fosters a sense of ownership over the learning process. Students can engage in discussions, provide feedback to peers, and reflect on their own learning. The visual layout and customization options on Padlet also enhance the aesthetic appeal and personalization, which can increase student interest and investment in the formative assessment activities.
Multiple Means of Expression
Padlet offers multiple options for students to demonstrate their understanding and express their ideas, supporting the second pillar of UDL. Students can contribute to Padlet boards using text, images, videos, audio recordings, or links. This flexibility accommodates diverse learning preferences, allowing students to choose the mode of expression that best suits their abilities and strengths. For example, students with physical disabilities can use voice recordings or alternative input methods to participate actively.