UNLEASHING CREATIVITY: GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S WITH PADLET’S AI DRAW!

Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Creative Communicator, Global Collaborator

Overview

Kick off the school year with a fun and creative activity! Use Padlet’s “I Can’t Draw” feature to let your students uniquely introduce themselves. This interactive tool enables students to describe themselves through quirky and imaginative drawings, creating a memorable experience for both you and your class. Dive into this engaging activity and discover the outstanding personalities in your classroom!

Learning Objectives

Students will:

Be able to use Padlet AI's feature.
Be able to showcase their creativity with Padlet.

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is when computers or machines can think and learn like people. For example, when you talk to Siri or Alexa, they use AI to understand and answer your questions.

2. Personal Information: Personal information is information about you that makes you unique but doesn’t identify you individually. Examples include your favorite color, the city you live in, or your hobbies. It’s generally safe to share personal information with others.

3. Private Information: Private information is information that can identify you individually and should be kept confidential. Examples include your full name, home address, phone number, and social security number. Private information should not be shared without permission because it can be used to identify you personally.

4. Copy: Copy means to duplicate selected text or items so you can place it somewhere else without removing it from its original location.

5. Copy Shortcut: Press Ctrl + C on Windows or Command + C on Mac.

6. Paste: Paste means to place the copied text or items into a new location.

7. Paste Shortcut: Press Ctrl + V on Windows or Command + V on Mac.

Pre-planning

To prepare for this lesson:

To get acclimated with Padlet, use the instructions on their website.
Watch the directions on using the “I can’t draw” feature on Add an AI-generated Image.
Give the feature a try to see how it works.
You will need to create a Padlet yourself to share with your students for the activity.

Accommodations

See Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4student website in the Teacher Resources.

Steps

Directions for this activity:

1. Welcome your students to class!

2. Begin by explaining the purpose of the activity: to introduce themselves to the class creatively.

3. Show an example of a completed Padlet entry using the “I Can’t Draw” feature.

4. Explain the sentence structure they will use: “A [favorite animal] eating [favorite food] while [favorite hobby] at the [favorite location] with a [favorite color] sky.”

5. Share the directions on how to use the “I can’t draw” feature. See the directions on using the “I can’t draw” feature. How to use “I Can’t Draw” in Add an AI-Generated Image video.

6. Project your screen and demonstrate how to use Padlet’s “I Can’t Draw” feature:

7. Click the “+” at the bottom.

8. Click on the three dots.

9. Select the “I can’t draw” feature.

10. Add the sentence: “A [favorite animal] eating [favorite food] while [favorite hobby] at the [favorite location] with a [favorite color] sky.” (Students could copy and paste this sentence as well and change the wording to fit them)

11. Fill in the blanks with your favorite items as an example.

12. Walk around the room to provide assistance and answer any questions.

13. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes)

14. Have students share their Padlet entries with the class.

15. Encourage students to ask questions and make positive comments about their classmates’ entries.

16. Reflect on the activity by discussing what they learned about their classmates and how they felt about using Padlet.

Assessment Options

Different options for assessing the students:

Observations
Check for understanding
Review students’ Padlet entries for creativity and completeness.
Assess students’ ability to follow directions and use descriptive language.
Extension Activity- Show Padlet at Parent Open House without a name to see if parents can pick out which one is their child.

MITECS COMPETENCIES & ISTE STANDARDS

MITECS: Michigan adopted the "ISTE Standards for Students" called MITECS (Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students) in 2018.

Empowered Learner
1.1a Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes.

Digital Citizen
1.2.a Digital Footprint: Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
1.2.b Online Interactions: Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.

Creative Communicator
1.6.a Choose Platforms or Tools: Students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
1.6.b Original and Remixed Works: Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
1.6.d Customize the Message: Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

Global Collaborator
1.7 Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.