Using Padlet

Padlet is an online tool that allows students to share text, images, links, videos, and more. It can be shared with your students or colleagues by embedding the padlet on a VU Collaborate page, scanning a QR code, or providing them with the unique Padlet link.

Staff request a Padlet account

Send your request with your eNumber.

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Students

Create a free account (with up to 3 Padlet boards)

Students

Creating and sharing a Padlet board

Watch Creating and sharing a Padlet board, or view the guide in full text view.

How to reuse and update Padlet boards between deliveries

Watch How to reuse and update Padlet boards between deliveries, or view the guide in full text view.

Answer common Padlet questions

Click on each tile below for more details and instructions.

I forgot my Padlet password. How can I reset?

1. You can reset the password by going to: victoriauniversityau.padlet.org.
Then, click on Forgot password? link from the login screen.

ps select forgot password link

2. Enter your VU email OR Username (e-number).
And, select Submit.

ps enter detail and submit

3. You will receive an email from Padlet shortly in your mailbox. Follow the instructions to reset your password.

What to do when there is no plus icon to add posts

This usually happens when the sharing settings have not been properly set to allow users to add posts to the Padlet. You can update this setting via the Share button on the Padlet.

1. Click the Share button on the right-hand corner of the Padlet

You might notice that the settings are on Reader which restricts students to read only. This needs to be changed to Writer to allow students to add posts.

2. To do so, select the dropdown next to Visitors (anyone with link).

3. Then. select Writer option.

Visitors/Students should now be able to post to your Padlet board.

How can I download and sign in to Padlet Mobile App

First step is to download the Padlet App to your devices, follow this link: Download Padlet apps

Next, you will be required to log in. The steps below will walk you through how to log in to your VU Padlet account.

1. Open the app and select Log in button.

2. A pop-up opens, select Continue.

3. On the log-in options page, at the bottom next to the text 'Backpack or Briefcase user?',
click on the Log in here link.

4. Enter victoriauniversityau in the domain field.Once done, select Continue and log in using your credentials.