{"id":3884,"date":"2022-03-14T15:42:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T15:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-for-students\/?p=3884"},"modified":"2022-11-28T14:20:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T14:20:18","slug":"padlet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel-support-for-students\/2022\/03\/14\/padlet\/","title":{"rendered":"Padlet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is Padlet?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet is an online pinboard app, where users can organise, share and curate digital content such as multimedia, text comments, links to website and files. The Padlet pinboard allows staff and students to collaborate inside or outside of live teaching sessions, to collate and share information on a digital wall, post comments and rate\/react to posts. You can see examples via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/gallery\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet website gallery.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your lecturer will be able to let you know if Padlet will be used during your module.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I access Padlet?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are several ways to join a Padlet board, most commonly via:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blackboard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 your lecturer may share a Padlet link or embed a Padlet into your Blackboard course. When clicked, the Padlet platform will open in a new browser window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online teaching sessions <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 your lecturer may post a Padlet \u2018joining link\u2019 in the chat window. When clicked, the Padlet platform will open in a new browser window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Face-to-face sessions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 your lecturer may display a short url on your PowerPoint or handouts. You will need to open your device browser and enter the short url. When joining, the Padlet platform will open in the browser window.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note: You do not need a Padlet account to access and participate in a Padlet. For other possible joining options, see this article \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/get-started\/join-a-padlet#:~:text=comments%20or%20posts.-,Email%20Invitation,permissions%20for%20security%20and%20accountability.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I join a Padlet?<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019. Note, users will have a more accessible experience via their device browser as opposed to the Padlet mobile app.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should I do if I am concerned about accessing and participating in Padlet activities?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you wish to familiarise yourself with Padlet, please see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/padlet\/videos\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">official Padlet YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for orientation videos. Additionally, you may find the information below answers some of the access and participation concerns you may have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note: Those using Padlet for teaching and learning will need to review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/about\/accessibility\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet accessibility information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and consider the appropriateness of the tool for their own situation. Please contact your lecturer directly to discuss your needs and concerns as they arise. For example, your lecturer or assistant note-taker may be able to post on a Padlet on your behalf, you may be able to send a direct email or a Teams chat message as an alternative, or there may be another tool that can be used to support class interaction. You are welcome to explore these ideas with your lecturer if you are concerned about access and participation in a Padlet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How accessible is Padlet?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet is accessible in some ways. Here is the most recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.com\/about\/accessibility\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet accessibility information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and a summary below (accurate at time of writing).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does Padlet support screen-readers? <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yes, there is basic compatibility with screen-reader software (for example, Apple Voice Over) but Padlet is working on further improving screen-reader user experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0It is recommended to use via your browser than open Padlet via the Padlet app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Does Padlet provide low vision colour contrast? <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">No, this is in development. Please use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/high-contrast\/djcfdncoelnlbldjfhinnjlhdjlikmph\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">high contrast in Chrome<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">to increase the contrast of Padlet when displayed on webpages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is alt-text generated for images?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> No, users are asked to input descriptions when uploading images to Padlet boards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do video embeds contain descriptions?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Depending on the streaming service from which videos are hosted, there will be auto-captions. Where videos do not have captions, please alert your lecturer who will provide an alternative format for those with a registered access need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What browsers \/ mobile devices does Padlet require? <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Most browsers and mobile devices are compatible, you can check this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/padlet.help\/l\/en\/about-padlet\/what-devices-browsers-does-it-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Padlet support guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for most recent information. 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For example, your lecturer or assistant note-taker may be able to post on a Padlet on your behalf, you may be able to send a direct email or a Teams chat message as an alternative, or there may be another tool that can be used to support class interaction. You are welcome to explore these ideas with your lecturer if you are concerned about access and participation in a Padlet.\u00a0 \u00a0 How accessible is Padlet?\u00a0 Padlet is accessible in some ways. Here is the most recent Padlet accessibility information and a summary below (accurate at time of writing).\u00a0 Does Padlet support screen-readers? Yes, there is basic compatibility with screen-reader software (for example, Apple Voice Over) but Padlet is working on further improving screen-reader user experience.\u00a0It is recommended to use via your browser than open Padlet via the Padlet app. Does Padlet provide low vision colour contrast? No, this is in development. 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