A Basic Tutorial for

STEP 1 | Creating an account

Go to www.padlet.com and sign up.
STEP 2 | Creating a wall
To get started, click Create new padlet.

On the right toolbar, click the Modify Wall icon to begin customizing your wall.

o Click on each of the tiles on the right side of the screen to customize your wall.
Basic Info
Customize the image associated with the wall, the title
of the wall, and the wall description.

Use the title/description fields to pose a question or

share the assignment directions.

Wallpaper

Set the background for your wall.

Layout

Choose how posts appear on your wall.

Freeform: posts can be placed anywhere
Stream: posts are placed one below the other
Grid: posts are displayed in a grid-like layout
Choose how public you want your wall to be, as well
as other moderation features.
Hidden link is the best option when using Padlet
with students
Choose if you want to be emailed each time someone
adds a post.

Privacy

Notifications
Address

Allows you to create a custom URL for your wall.

Copy

Allows you to create copies of the Padlet wall. This is

convenient if you teach multiple class periods of the
same course and want a Padlet wall for each period.

Delete

Empties your Padlet of its post.

STEP 3 | Adding posts to a wall

STEP 4 | Sharing with others

Click on the
to view the share and export options.
o SHARE: You can share your wall with others via social media.
o EXPORT: You can export the contents of your wall via PDF, Excel, or CSV. I love this
feature; its a great functionality that assists with tracking and evaluating student work.
o MOBILIZE: Invite others to collaborate by sharing the URL or the QR Code!

This tutorial was created by Cynthia Treichler | C.D. Hylton High School | 11.06.14