CITL Summer Institute 2026

Description: Elevate your digital classroom environment by transforming the world’s favorite bulletin board into a sophisticated space for deep inquiry and real-time collaboration. This workshop dives into Padlet’s versatile digital canvas, exploring how it revolutionizes the way students interact and build collective knowledge. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of an interface that now goes far beyond simple columns, featuring over 250 curated templates for everything from concept maps, KWL charts, to interactive timelines. We will navigate the platform’s impressive connectivity, learning how to seamlessly integrate songs and GIFs to generate live polls, elicit student ideas, or capture post-session feedback. You will also master the newest workflow shortcuts, such as transforming a collaborative board into a slideshow presentation with a single click. By the end of this session, you will be equipped to leverage Padlet’s features to ensure every student feels empowered to contribute and be valued within a secure, teacher-monitored environment.

Target Audience: This session is ideal for those who want to foster inclusive classroom discussions, organize students' ideas visually, and create dynamic spaces for collaborative brainstorming.