Padlet is an online bulletin board where students and instructors can post text, images, links, drawings, and more. It’s helpful for collaboration, brainstorming, reflections, check-ins, and organizing ideas in visual ways.
UVM users can access Padlet for free using their Microsoft single sign-on. With a free account, you can create and keep up to three active Padlets at a time. To create more, you can delete or archive older Padlets, or you can upgrade to Padlet Pro (currently $10/month or $96/year).
Why Use Padlet?
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Padlet works well for small-to-medium classes or group-based work. It invites students to share their thinking in different ways, supporting multiple means of expression and communication, a key principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Because not all students or colleagues may be familiar with Padlet, consider offering a brief walkthrough, tutorial, or low-stakes practice activity, either in class or beforehand.
Layout Options
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| Layout | How it Works | Example Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Wall (YouTube) | Posts appear in a flowing, brick-style layout. | Brainstorming, sticky-note responses, idea sharing |
| Grid (YouTube) | Posts display in even rows and columns. | Student examples, gallery-style sharing |
| Shelf (YouTube) | Posts are sorted into labeled columns. | Sorting by theme, comparing concepts, peer group work |
| Timeline (YouTube) | Posts are placed along a horizontal chronological line. | Historical timelines, project stages, lab procedures |
| Map (YouTube) | Students drop pins on a world map, with optional text or media. | Global case studies, student stories, fieldwork locations |
| Canvas (YouTube) | Posts can be freely placed and connected with arrows. | Concept mapping, organizing relationships, freeform thinking |