Padlet: Swiss Army Knife of EdTech for Adult Educators

Session 4: 4:00pm-5:00pm (Friday March 06, 2026)

 

Description

This hands-on session introduces Padlet as an all-in-one EdTech tool that can streamline activities creation, support varied learning modalities, and boost learner participation. After a brief overview of Padlet’s core functions, the presenter spotlights newer and advanced features that many educators have not yet explored, such as the following: • Padlet Templates • AI Assist Tools • Timeline, Map, and Canvas boards • Enhanced Multimedia Recording • Reactions and Grading Tools Attendees will use a shared Padlet space to try out these features in real time on their own devices. Throughout the session, strategies will be connected to adult learning theory and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). By the end of the session, attendees will not only understand why Padlet is a Swiss Army knife of EdTech, but will also have hands-on experience and ready-made ideas they can implement immediately in their adult education classrooms.

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

Kristi Reyes

OTAN

Kristi Reyes is a tenured faculty member in the Noncredit ESL Program at MiraCosta College, California, with more than two decades of experience teaching adults. As an OTAN SME, Kristi has conducted a number of different tech-integration workshops and webinars for OTAN since 2009.

Type of Presentation

Follow-along Workshop (60 Minutes)

Audience

  • Teachers

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

  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Online Engagement and Assessment