Padlet tips?
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Hello brilliant folks
I'm contemplating using Padlet with a group next week for some simple harvesting and would love to hear of any limitations that I should be aware of e.g. are there a max number of participants before it bogs down? any security access issues such has how many companies have Google products blocked? horror stories like how any participant can clear all the data such as Jamboard's 'clear frame'? does it use a lot of bandwidth for anyone with low bandwidth internet access? is the accessibility too horrible to even consider (I've read through and know they are working on improvements)?? I'm very familiar with other online harvesting tools such as Miro, Menti, Google Slides, Jamboard etc but this will be my first time dancing with Padlet. Thanks in advance! ~ Amanda |
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi Amanda, I've used Padlet extensively, quite successfully, I'd say is one of the easiest and inexpensive information gathering tools out there. I haven't had any issues with it being blocked, have used it with participant from all over the place, would recommend you check if China has open access to it, as it tends to be the most restrictive internet access (Google apps have many issues there). Have had no issues with people accessing through cellphones or tablets, so bandwidth has never been an issue. Some insights I've had: -Verify the background doesn't hides the (+) button -Do a "Show and tell" to participants, share the screen and show what you expect them to do. -I use the "take a selfie" feature quite a lot, its lots of fun to participants! -The Map feature can also be a quick and easy way to map people all across the planet.? -Make sure access is set to participants can "Write" I have to say I mainly use Stormz for facilitation engagements, but for massive online sessions Padlet has no learning curve and it's easy on the browser in terms of bandwidth demand. And it is visually quite attractive and simple to use in the backend. .?
---- On Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:08:56 -0600 Amanda Fenton (she/her) via groups.io <amanda.fenton@...> wrote ----
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I really like Padlet, and I find that participants are able to learn it really quickly.
The key hiccup I've encountered is that three folks using Apple devices are unable to move postings.? Those people worked with Padlet's help desk, yet even still, two people couldn't get theirs to work right.? I don't know what was causing the glitch, but it's still there for those people.? ? For brainstorming, I'm not crazy about Padlet.? The reason is that Padlet posts take up a lot of "real estate" on screen.? So if you have lots of people brainstorming and adding posts, I can't begin to imagine how much scrolling you'd have to do to see everything! Personally, I prefer using Padlet for a more structured situation, rather than brainstorming.? For instance, I use it for monthly association board reports, because Padlet can provide simple structure; each board member can input their report in teh one board Padlet; people can embed supporting documents; folks can comment on and rate other's posts; etc.? If you're looking for a simple harvesting tool, you may want to try IdeaBoardZ.? It is super simple to use, FREE, and perfect for brainstorming.? You can combine similar posts into one post; rate posts; categorize (if you think through some pre-defined categories ... can't add on the fly).? "What you see is what you get."? There are no bells and whistles and it's only intended for brainstorming.? It's el-basic.? But sometimes "el basic" is perfect for the situation.?? Hope that helps! Robin Muretisch |
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Hi.? I had the same situation recently, learning that others can click on the link to my overall Padlet dashboard.? That was concerning since I have multiple clients' Padlets on my dashboard.? I tested it with someone, and they were able to see only what they should have.? Since I'd set each Padlet with security already, crisis averted.? :)?? ?Even so, I'd really appreciate hearing how your test goes, because I only tested once with one person.? Still feels a bit iffy.?
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Amanda Fenton (she/her)
Robin Muretisch