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Inclusive intercultural activity 5 | Padlet - Collaborative Vocabulary
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MAIN TOPIC: Collaborative vocabulary building
OBJECTIVES:
Promote collaboration and creativity in vocabulary learning.
Enable students to express themselves using different tools: words, pictures, colours.

SUGGESTED GROUP SIZE: 10/20 students (groups of 4/5 students).
RESOURCES / MATERIAL: Padlet user account, computer, internet access

IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF THE ACTIVITY USING THIS TOOL:
Introduction (5 minutes)
Purpose: explain how Padlet can be used for collaborative learning. Discuss the importance
of teamwork and how sharing knowledge can enhance vocabulary learning.
Group formation (5 minutes)

Organize groups: divide the class into groups of 4-5 students. Assign roles such as
researcher, writer, editor, and presenter.
Setup (20 minutes)

Board creation: create a Padlet board for each group. Demonstrate how to add posts,
images, links, and comments.
Exploration: allow students to familiarize themselves with Padlet's features. Answer any
questions they might have.

Activity (30 minutes)
Content creation: groups add words, definitions, images, and examples to their Padlet boards.
They should:

Research and select vocabulary words relevant to a chosen theme or subject.
Provide clear and concise definitions and examples.
Add visual aids such as images or videos to enhance understanding.
Collaboration: encourage groups to review each other's boards and provide constructive
feedback. This promotes peer learning and ensures the accuracy of the information.

Collaboration and feedback (20 minutes)
Peer review: groups explore each other's Padlet boards and provide feedback. They can leave
comments and suggestions for improvement.

Discussion: facilitate a class discussion on the vocabulary words and the collaborative process.
Highlight the importance of accuracy and clarity in vocabulary learning.
Reflection (10 minutes): reflect on the collaborative experience and the use of Padlet as a
learning tool. Discuss how working together can enhance understanding and retention of
vocabulary.

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