Using Padlet for Reflections

Last year the children regularly used the digital cameras to complete video reflections. The kids have a lot of fun creating video reflections, but they can be time consuming. Because of the time factor I often found that I was running out of time to enable the children to regularly reflect and identify next steps. I was looking for an alternative tool that could be used effectively with my year 4 class. I wanted something that was simple that didn't require the children to do a lot of writing. It had to hook them in.

Initially we used Twitter and then I would Storify the tweets. Then I came across Padlet. Padlet allowed each group to write a quick reflection from a device at the same time. The interactive whiteboard displayed the reflections like magic as each group completed their writing. To begin with I modeled and recorded each group's reflection. The children are now a lot more confident with Padlet and can now use it independently. Here is an example of how we've used Padlet in Adventure Learning. 

Created with Padlet

Staff Presentation and Term 3 Reflection

As part of wrapping up our professional development journey for the year we have to share at a staff meeting in Week 2 of Term 4. We've been asked to recap on our goals from the start of the year, share what progress has taken place since halfway through the year, as well as where to next (students, the school and myself). I would like to thank David, my principal for providing me with such an amazing professional development opportunity. It's not very often in a school where you are given the freedom, time and money to run with something that you're passionate about. 

Staff Presentation and Term 2 Reflection

Throughout the year I have presented at staff meetings about Adventure Learning and my journey so far. This is the presentation that I shared halfway through the year.