An Investigation into Students’ Perceptions of Using Padlet as a Discussion Board at Saigon University

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https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24622

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Padlet, a discussion board, students’ perceptions

Abstract

Padlet.com is a cutting-edge platform enabling learners to collaborate effortlessly online by posting their work on a digital wall. Integrating Padlet into language teaching is thought to enhance remote learning, collaboration, and access to diverse language learning resources, making the learning experience more accessible, flexible, and interactive. The study aims to explore the perceptions of Saigon University students regarding using Padlet as a discussion board in their learning process. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to gather data through questionnaires and reflections. According to the results, the students acknowledge that the integration of Padlet enables them to create their responses in different forms, identify spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, as well as give peer assessments and comments. Additionally, most students agree that Padlet creates an enjoyable environment for productive and collaborative practice, which encourages active participation and engagement in their language learning classes. On the other hand, they admit that the greatest limitation is the stability of the Internet connection during the learning practice using Padlet.

Author Biographies

Vu Thi Kim Chi, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vu Thi Kim Chi is currently a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Languages - Saigon University. Her teaching practice involves in language skills courses attended by non-English major students. She has aimed to apply technological innovation into the classroom in order to improve the teaching and learning outcomes.

Nguyen Hoang Thanh Tam, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tam Nguyen has been working as a lecturer at the Department of Foreign Language at Saigon University for over six years. She achieved a Master’s Degree in TESOL acknowledged by University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She is enthusiastic about English teaching and learning methodology and English learner’s attitudes in learning progress.

Dang Vu Minh Thu, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Dang Vu Minh Thu is a full-time lecturer at Saigon University, HCMC. With more than 8 years of teaching experience at many universities and institutions, her specialization is teaching courses of English for academic purposes and English-language certificates including IELTS and VSTEP. Moreover, she is specifically interested in the research of technological applications in English teaching context and teacher professional development.

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2025-01-15

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Vu, T. K. C., Nguyen, H. T. T., & Dang, V. M. T. (2025). An Investigation into Students’ Perceptions of Using Padlet as a Discussion Board at Saigon University. Proceedings of the AsiaCALL International Conference, 6, 310–324. https://doi.org/10.54855/paic.24622

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