WEEK 5: Collaboration | PADLET

Padlet: Collaborate better & Be more productive

Source: screenshot from padlet web

Hi, language teachers! πŸ’­

As we all know, the adventures of technologies for on-line collaboration has been studied over the past many years. At the same time, many new tools for on-line collaboration learning emerged to people's eyesight. Padlet is one of them! Today, I'd like to introduce this tool and then to analyze its advantages and disadvantages. 


πŸ’₯How to use Padlet?   (πŸ‘‰Click to watch)

Screenshot from padlet web



Screenshot from padlet web






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πŸ’₯Advantages and disadvantages of Padlet: 


Advantages: πŸ‘

According to Cullen (2012), the benefits of online learning collaboration mainly includes three points:

  • The enhancement of critical reflection;
  • Development of autonomy;
  • Increased attention to accuracy in written work.

Disadvantages: πŸ’­

  • Students, especially young learners, might be attracted too much by designing;
  • No technology guarantees collaboration and collaboration in itself does not guarantee to learn.

 Postscripts: πŸ’­ 

When devices and wifi is available in the classroom, Padlet will be very convenient for students to be used as an online board to share their immediate thoughts. Besides, there is no need to I myself will absolutely take good use of this tool when teaching English. If you have more ideas or any questions, please leave a comment and give me some advice~ πŸ‘» 



After all, with Padlet, no more stickers! πŸ’–πŸ’œπŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™ 


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