Padlet is the second Creativity Tool to earn the ISTE Seal
With tens of thousands of edtech products in use throughout K-12 schools, differentiating truly research-based solutions from those simply claiming to be evidence-informed has become essential for educators and district leaders. The ISTE Seal stands as one of the most respected validations in the industry, with only 61 products earning this prestigious recognition—representing less than 3% of edtech tools.
Padlet, the beloved digital canvas platform that empowers educators and students to collaborate, create, and share ideas in dynamic ways, recently achieved a remarkable milestone by earning the ISTE Seal for Creativity Tools. What makes this achievement even more impressive? They accomplished it in record time—less than four months—with expert support from LXD Research.
We are mutually elated to confirm that Padlet has earned its ISTE Seal! We congratulate Padlet, their dedicated team, and our LXD Research contributors, whose combined efforts achieved this significant milestone just in time for ISTE Live 2025.
Why the ISTE Seal Matters
The ISTE Seal represents more than just a badge of honor—it’s a rigorous validation process that demonstrates a product’s alignment with evidence-based educational practices and its potential for meaningful learning impact. When educators see the ISTE Seal, they immediately understand that the solution has undergone comprehensive evaluation and meets the highest standards for educational technology.
Padlet’s Journey to Excellence
Padlet approached LXD Research with an ambitious goal: complete the ISTE Seal application process and earn certification in time for the ISTE Live conference at the end of June. This timeline required strategic planning, comprehensive documentation, and expert navigation of the certification requirements.
Our team’s experience in educational research evaluation and rich perspectives on evidence-based design proved instrumental in this success. Earning the ISTE Seal required demonstrating clear alignment between learning science principles and Padlet’s design philosophy, showcasing how the platform’s collaborative features support creativity, engagement, and meaningful learning experiences.
Check out the Research Foundation and Logic Model for Padlet.
The Benefits of ISTE Seal Recognition
Padlet now joins an exclusive group of creativity tools—becoming only the second product to earn this specialized ISTE certification. This achievement brings significant advantages:
- Enhanced Credibility: The seal signals to educators that Padlet has undergone rigorous evaluation and meets high standards for educational technology
- Marketing Assets: Digital seal for marketing materials, detailed findings report, and social media recognition from ISTE
- Conference Advantages: Special recognition at ISTE Live, including dedicated poster sessions and invitations to exclusive events
- Increased Visibility: Featured listing on the ISTE Seal webpage with enhanced exposure to ISTE’s educator community
- Evidence & Research on EdTech Index: Padlet now features multiple badges on its EdTech Index profile.
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Ready to Validate Your EdTech Product’s Impact?
The team at LXD Research offers expert insight to companies looking to transform their educational research into powerful validation credentials. We help EdTech companies demonstrate that their products are designed with research, student growth, and meaningful learning outcomes in mind.
From ISTE Seals to ESSA certifications, we guide you through the validation process with strategic planning and research expertise that gets results—just like we did with Padlet’s record-breaking timeline.
Demonstrate that your EdTech product meets the highest standards by contacting LXD Research for a consultation. We look forward to working with you to elevate education through evidence-based innovation!
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