Can we use the app Padlet to create an online bolletine

board? how does it work?

Yes, the dynamics of Padlet is very simple, it is

presented as a blank board that we can use our will by
simply dragging and dropping the elements we want to
save ”… images, videos, audio, presentations. We can
integrate content from our computer, webcam or by
inserting a URL.

It has many customization options. In addition to being

able to add titles and descriptions to each of the
elements that we upload to Padlet, we can choose to
add a background image, select the presentation
format, configure the notifications, identify whether it
will be a public or private board, among other options.

Although it is not necessary to register to access Padlet

and create our board, we can have more control of the
options if we create an account. The ways in which we
can use Padlet are many, for example, as an
educational resource by implementing an easy way to
create collaborative projects, such as a collage, to
create task lists, share information, etc. And without
hesitation it is an excellent alternative for those who
have no experience in sharing content on the web, such
as older people.

If we want to see some creative ideas on how to use

Padlet, we can access the public boards that some
users have shared from the gallery of the platform.
why should professors teach through real context in an
english class?

The real contex with in an English class the offer

exciting opportunities for students to make meaningful
connections with the outside world from the comfort
and protection of their school environment. The
information age opens a world of possibilities for
teachers to demonstrate the value of subjects in a
wider life context by connecting student interests to
real world experiences – creating active learners who
see the classroom as a place they want to be.

The education model of the industrial era saw a one

size fits all approach where students were required to
listen and not question, memorise and repeat in
preparation for a vastly different workforce than the
one we have today. As times have changed, so too has
the way we educate. Nurturing in-depth understanding
and a passion for innovation, today’s educators seek to
maximise learning experiences so students can develop
the skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving world.

The purpose of education is to prepare students for

life. In the information age, our knowledge sharing
economy is driven by the power of connectivity –
changing the very nature of learning as education and
technology go hand in hand, creating new
opportunities for students to collaborate, network and
spread ideas.

Incorporating real world connections into a lesson plan

helps students understand why what they’re learning
at is useful beyond school and university. It’s an
approach that works for every curriculum to increase
engagement in the learning process as students gain
valuable insights into real life applications of the skills
they’re being taught.

To optimise the learning experience, lesson planning

should inspire creativity, imagination and the pursuit
of knowledge. By connecting classrooms to the real
world, teachers can demonstrate the relevance of
subjects and give students a vision of what’s possible –
providing a meaningful framework for both academic
and personal development.

Multimedia activities offer a rich context for structured

learning as well as alternative teaching methods.
Bringing material to life through news feeds, podcasts
and streaming videos opens the classroom up to a
wider world where students can start to see the value
of learning.