Week 7: Learner Autonomy & the One-computer Classroom

Hello everyone,

Previously, I was planning to reflect on my project progress in this space, but Padlet task for this week has amaze me and I'll be writing about this super online tool here.

It's my first time to hear about it and I like it and found it very useful especially for assigning projects for my students. I've created my wall on Padlet and post a video on using mobile devices in teaching and learning as part of this online course and I'm willing to use it with my students in the future. 

I've explored the net and learner new information about this amazing tool which I'll share here. Padlet (formerly known as Wallwisher) is a sight that has been around for over five years, but it is steadily gaining popularity in the education world as a great tool for collaborative yet aesthetic efforts. Padlet is a simple enough idea. Start with a wall you create. Then interact with other users via “notes” left on the wall. These notes can be a pictures, uploaded documents, video or just simple text.  What makes it different is the option to be free-formed. There are no real boundaries that users must adhere to; rather the feel of each individual’s wall is left entirely to the community. Signing up for a Padlet account is easy and best of all free! It takes just a few minutes to get started. Go to www.padlet.com to create your wall.   

Also, I'd like to share a link to a very useful video on 32 interesting ways to use Padlet in your classroom. Here it is: http://taccle2.eu/interesting-things-to-do-with/32-interesting-ways-to-use-padlet-in-your-classroom

Hope you will enjoy watching the video and will benefit from it!

All the best,

Houda