Using Padlet

We will use Padlet at the Disability Matter online town hall circus to enable asynchronous networking and discussion.

The Padlet networking lounge will allow attendees to find and connect with people with similar interests. Participants are encouraged to join the conversation on the Discussion Padlet board.

For safety and confidentiality reasons, we ask that participants refrain from sharing sensitive data and personal information on Padlet and use only professional contact details such as institutional email addresses, professional networking profiles (e.g. LinkedIn) and professional social media accounts .

The Padlet boards are invitation-only and password-protected. Only registered attendees will have access to the Padlet boards. Attendees are asked not to share the Padlet links and passwords with anyone. Duplication of content from the Padlet boards including screen captures will not be permitted.

Before posting on the Padlet, please read and follow the Grounding rules.

For further information on engagement, see Ensuring accessibility, safety, and privacy at our events .

How to use Padlet

1. Click on the link to the Padlet page.
2. Enter the password shared in the confirmation email to enter the Padlet.
3. As a guest user, you will be assigned a random code name. To change your name, click on the icon in the top right corner and select ‘Change name’. Once you have updated your name, click on ‘Done’ to confirm. There is no obligation to use your real name and you can post anonymously if you wish to.
4. To add a post, click on the ‘Add post’ icon in the bottom right hand corner. A pop up window will appear where you can write your comment. Once you are done, click on ‘Submit’ in the top right corner. Watch the video guide to posting on Padlet for more information.
5. To edit your post, click on the three dots on the top right hand corner and select ‘Edit post’. Once the post has been edited, click the ‘Update’ button on the top right corner to save changes. See the video guide to ‘Edit your post’ for details.
6. To react and ‘like’ a post, click on the heart icon in the bottom left hand corner of the post.
7. To reply to a post, click on the ‘Add comment’ text box at the bottom of the post to enter your reply. Once added, press enter to submit.
8. To edit your reply, click on the three dots to the right hand side of the comment and select ‘Edit comment’. Once the comment has been edited, click ‘Update’. If you wish to remove your comment, click on the three dots and select ‘Delete comment’.

Data privacy

• Padlet boards will be deleted two weeks after the event.
• The discussion board will be archived and stored securely for evaluation purposes only to inform future events planning.
• Data from the networking lounge will not be saved apart from metadata about engagement (number of posts, contributors, views, visitors) for purposes of evaluation and improving future events.
• Comments from the Padlet boards will not be quoted or used in research or published.