What is Glogster

By Beena Raichura

Glogster is an online toolIt allows you to create interactive online posters, complete with text, images, graphics, audio and videos.

Glog as a Teacher Tool

1. Glogs can be used to present lessons complete with links to outside resources, with audio and videos related to the subject and topic.

2. Glogs support and meet the needs of special education, general education and ESOL students as they can have images, audio and video on them.

3. Glogs are a fun way to learn and engage students in learning.

Sample Glog

Click on the link to see an example of a glog I have created.

Glog as a Student Tool

1. They are a fun and engaging way to learn2. They provide a multisensory outlet for

expression3. They sustain the students' attention for

longer periods of time4. They stimulate creativity

Set up accountsYou can create accounts for all students in your class at Glogster.com. Students can then use their accounts to create and save glogs. This is a safe, collaborative and interactive platform for students.

Image source http://edu.glogster.com/media/5/32/92/94/32929456_v.png

Basic LayoutThe wall and graphics function will give you your basic layout.Click on the wall to select a background. click on the graphics to add details.

Image source http://cheekylit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/wall-example.png

Add Text, Video and SoundClick on text, images, video or sound to add them to your glog.

You can also hyperlink the text to outside sources and insert images you want to the glog.

To add videos you can upload and embed a video on the glog from YouTube or your own files.

You can upload sound files to your blog too.

Image source http://maasd.edublogs.org/files/2010/04/Glogster.png

Save and Publish Your Glog

1. You can save the glog and come back to work on it. 2. Publish it on Glogster3. You can embed it on a website, wiki or blog4. Or share the URL with friends, teachers, staff and family.

Image source http://www.shinyshiny.tv/glogster%20interface.jpg