Building Connections and Engagement: Using Padlet

Session 5: 9:15am-10:15am (Saturday March 08, 2025)

 

Description

Discover how Padlet, an intuitive and versatile digital collaboration tool, can transform student engagement and foster a sense of community in the classroom. This session will explore practical strategies for integrating Padlet into your curriculum, with real-world examples from a Health Careers program. Attendees will learn how to create collaborative activities, facilitate peer-to-peer learning, and build dynamic digital spaces that make learning interactive and fun. This session is ideal for instructors seeking simple yet impactful ways to integrate technology into their classrooms.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Yecsenia Castro

OTAN

Yecsenia Delgado Lorenzo is a lover of teaching technology and a Subject Matter Expert for OTAN (Outreach and Technical Assistance Network), Adult Education Counselor, Academic Instructor and CTE Teacher. She has over 13 years of adult education experience in various capacities including: Instructional Designer, E-Learning Developer, CTE Program Developer and technology integration specialist.

Type of Presentation

Demonstration (60 Minutes)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • Adults with Disabilities
  • English as a Second Language
  • Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship
  • Short-term Career Technical Education
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Digital Learning Foundations
  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Online Engagement and Assessment