Padlet and Lino - Online Interactive Bulletin Boards

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Padlet and Lino are virtual bulletin boards. They can be interactive as well.  Both allow you to post sticky notes with images and information.  When I tried to use Lino, I was attracted to it's background colors and the vibrant designs, but when I tried to create titles and paragraphs, it was difficult and cumbersome for me.  I quickly turned to Padlet. It was easy, simple, and the interface guides you to where type titles, upload pictures, and add text.  I also like the versatility between posting information for students or faculty or to enable students to add posts of their own without modifying or deleting posts from others.  Teachers can create an online collaborative environment throughout the year or per unit.  Students can also partake of a novel study, grammar workshop, or writing exercises.

This is an example of a Padlet I created for the high school English department at my campus.  It provides students who are in the Pre-AP and Advanced Placement program with their reading selections throughout their high school year.


This is an interesting blog post on getting started with Padlet. Mrs. Treicher's Wikispaces is an excellent resource for teachers, administrators, and librarians to facilitate the use of Padlet to promote success in the classroom.

I strongly recommend Padlet for everyone to use. Also, this awesome blog post from I Heart EdTech will also simplify getting started with Padlet in the classroom. This blog is great!

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