Padlet as an educational tool

Reported in this study is an academic's exploration with Padlet to support the teaching of Communication Skills to second year Degree students. Padlet is a web 2.0 tool which can be used to share information, images, audio or video files on virtual walls. The study reports the impact of pedagogical approaches when Padlet was used to support learning. Data collection for this study incorporated qualitative questionnaires, analyses of students' responses to Padlet activities and teacher's feedback, and observation of students' behaviour when Padlet is used in class. The study found that the pedagogical approaches employed had some influence on students' use of Padlet and despite good intentions, some of these approaches had created barriers to learning. Alternative pedagogical approaches are recommended when using Padlet in the classrooms.