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Build It, Play It: Padlet Sandbox and Arcade

Description

Tool overload is real, but two new Padlet features solve genuine classroom problems. Sandbox turns brainstorming into a live, shared canvas where every student's thinking is visible at once; Arcade uses AI to turn tonight's homework review into a game before tomorrow's bell. Participants leave with two ready-to-use tools and a sharper eye for choosing technology that earns its place. All K-12 educators welcome.


As a result of this session, teachers will:

  1. Design a collaborative brainstorming or co-creation activity using Padlet Sandbox that supports real-time group thinking.

  2. Generate a topic-based learning game in Padlet Arcade and evaluate its fit for a specific instructional purpose.

  3. Select the Padlet tool (Sandbox vs. Arcade) that best aligns with a specific classroom goal, such as collaboration or review/practice, and adapt it for their own content.

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Notes from the Moderators

This section gives you everything you need to make the most of your session. Review the recommended accounts before you join, track your checkpoints during the session, and follow the certificate instructions when you're done.

 

The pre-session preparation and certificate requirements in this section will be updated a week before the session with any information that you will need to prepare for the session.  This will include accounts you might need, lesson ideas to prepare, and/or specific device capabilities. We will also list the session checkpoints so that you will be able to know what assignments you must complete in order to receive a certificate.


Before You Begin

  • You will have the best live technical experience using either the Chrome or Firefox browser. (Note: we have also had success with the Edge browser.) Safari is NOT recommended. There is a TrainerCentral Learner app for Android and iOS.

  • Your lead facilitator recommends having accounts ready for the following tools before the session begins. Taking a few minutes to set these up in advance means you'll spend your time learning, not troubleshooting.

Session Checkpoints

Checkpoints help us verify your participation and are required to earn a certificate of completion. Here's what to expect during the session:

Checkpoint 1 — Say Hello

Introduce yourself in the chat within the first 10 minutes of the session.

Checkpoint 2 — Schema Activator

Participate in the opening poll or activity.

Checkpoint 3 — [Placeholder]

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Checkpoint 4 — [Placeholder]

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Checkpoint 5 — [Placeholder]

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Checkpoint 6 — Poll and Go

Complete the closing poll before you leave.

If you experience technical difficulties during the session, hands-on checkpoints can be completed up to one week after the live session date. Reach out to your facilitator if you need assistance.


Earning Your Certificate

To receive your certificate of completion, you must complete all six session checkpoints and submit the post-session feedback survey. The feedback survey is how you request your certificate and is required for all participants — including those seeking state continuing education credit.


Certificates are typically issued within three weeks of the live session date.


Educators in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Montana:

Additional information required for state continuing education credit will be collected through the feedback survey.