Introduction to Padlet
Padlet is a free tool to create an online bulletin board that you can use to display information on any topic (adding images, links, etc.) and have people collaborate around that topic.
You will learn how to embed your Padlet into a Canvas Page, Quiz, Discussion or Assignment.
Padlet Video Tutorial
Creative Ways to Use Padlet
1. Navigate to Padlet.com
2. Click on Sign up for free.
3. Decide how you want to connect to Padlet.
Follow the steps to create your free account. In order to best use your account with Canvas, it is recommended that you use your CSUF email address.
4. Tick the checkbox.
5. Click on Sign up button.
6. Click on SELECT for the Basic plan.
You have now set up a free Padlet account.
1. Click on Make a Padlet.
2. Select your Padlet format (“Wall” is most common).
3. Title your Padlet and modify your preferences as desired.
You can change the title, description, background, etc.
4. Click on Next.
5. Click on Start Posting.
Follow these steps to embed your Padlet into your course in Canvas.
1. Click on the Three dots menu.
2. Click on Share or embed.
3. Select Embed in your blog or your website.
4. Click on Copy.
5. Enter your course in Canvas.
6. Navigate to the Page, Quiz, Discussion or Assignment where you want the Padlet.
In this guide, we are going to add the Padlet to a Page; however, you can add a Padlet to any textbox in your course.
7. Click on Edit.
8. Click on the HTML icon.
9. Paste the embed code you got from Padlet.com
10. Click on the HTML button.
11. The padlet should display in the textbox.
12. Click on Save & Publish.
Article Summary
You have now learned about Padlet and how you can embed a Padlet into your course in Canvas.