Padlet, a virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing Virtual collaboration canvas for content sharing
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Description: Padlet is a digital collaboration tool that works as a virtual canvas for users to create, share, and collaborate on various content types, including text, images, videos, links, and files. Users can create customisable digital walls, or "padlets," where they can post and organise content in a visual and interactive format. Its privacy settings (public, private, etc.) allow users to manage their audience. Padlet offers both free and premium plans, with the free version allowing people to have a maximum of 3 padlets. While signing up for a Padlet account provides users access to additional features and storage options, it is not required to use the basic functionalities of the platform. Padlet was developed by Padlet Inc.
Evaluation: Padlet is a valuable tool for collaborative projects since users can upload and share several files. Teachers can use it to gather important information and files for a course, while students can use it for team projects. Among many other useful features, Padlet allows managing who can and cannot post and edit the board. The password-protected wall for limited access is a particularly useful feature in educational contexts as it allows teachers to keep the contents private and thus protect their students’ privacy. A colourful and modern interface and design make Padlet appealing for blended teaching environments with students of any age. Average IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration + paid premium features
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Individual work,
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Interface in 29 languages
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Padlet collects personal, among which contact information and the content posted on the service, information to provide its services, refraining from using it for marketing purposes. Padlet does not sell or rent personal information to any third party for any purpose. It also does not display advertisements. Padlet makes it clear that information on public profiles and public padlets can be viewed by others, while this can be hidden in private or password-protected padlets. The platform’s privacy policy mentions maintaining administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from loss, theft, unauthorised use, disclosure, or retrieval. Padlet acknowledges users' right to request the correction and deletion of personal information, as well as the ability to opt out of marketing messages or product notifications. Padlet states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
- Other technical requirements: None
Examples of use