How to access Padlet (step-by-step directions)

Audience 

This article is intended for students, faculty, and staff who are using Padlet for teaching and learning

Video Tutorial

Video Instructions: https://media.ithaca.edu/media/How+to+Log+in+to+Padlet/1_5687oiy9 

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Type ithacacollege.padlet.org into the URL of a browser 

• You can also go to padlet.com
• or search “Padlet” on any search engine and the website should be the first on the list

       2. The home page will show “Sign Up for Free” and “Install [desktop] App”. On the upper left of the page, you’ll see “login”, click it.  

Figure 1: Padlet Home Page 

3. Login using the “Login with Microsoft” option with your Ithaca Netpass and username credentials (make sure you are not logged into any other Microsoft accounts)  

Figure 2: Padlet Login Page 

4. Once in your account, click “Ithaca College” in the top left. 

Figure 3: Padlet Dashboard 

5. You’ll see the Padlets you’re a part of on your dashboard. Your professors may have already added you so they should show up for you to view.   

Figure 4: Padlet "Ithaca College" Dashboard 

6. You can see posts and comments created by other students and professors on the same page. 

7. If you are creating your own Padlet, click on the pink “Make A Padlet” icon on the top of the home page.  

Figure 5: Padlet Dashboard 

8. You can now choose from one of eight layout templates and start modifying and customizing to your liking. 

Figure 6: Padlet Template Selection Page 

9. Once you are on a page, click the pink plus button on the bottom right corner to start adding comments, pictures, videos, links, or documents.