Using Glogsters in the Classroom

Glogsters are fun to make and they can be used for instruction, too

What is a Glogster?

• It is an online tool that allows you to create digital, interactive posters

• These posters incorporate text, audio, graphics, and video.

Glog as a Teacher Tool

• A Glog can contain whole teaching units, including text, linked video, and audio

• A Glog can link to resources or assignments stored on the internet

• A Glog captures student’s excitement, and engages their learning

An Example of a Teaching Glog

Glog as a Student Tool

• Glog stimulate creative self-expression

• They provide a rich multi-sensory outlet for expression

• They are fun and imaginative, and stimulate integrated learning experiences

Set Up Accounts

You can set up accounts for your entire class on http://edu.glogster.com

This is a safe, monitored platform where each student can create their own glogs

Basic Layout The Wall and

Graphics functions will give you your basic design

Click on Wall and select a background for your Glog.Click on Graphics to select from a wide range of decorations

Adding Text

Click on the Text button to add text

• Text can be hyperlinked to an online assignment as in this Glog

Add Images

• Click on Image to add images

• These can be uploaded, linked, or grabbed

• Even insert your own Wordle!

Even Add Video or Audio!

• Click Video to add your video selections

• Click Sound to add your audio selections