Glogster

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Glogster allows users to make interactive virtual posters that can incorporate images, text, video and audio uploaded from your computer or located on the Web. Like Google docs, to use the service you need to establish a free Glogster account. Glogster provides you with a basic template; however, you can personalize your poster by changing the background art and images on the page by either selecting images from those provided by Glogster or uploading your own. You may also include links to video, audio, or other websites on your Glogster poster.Another service Glogster offers to online teachers is Glogster.edu. This service requires a separate account, but it is still free. Here, you can create an online class and give students a particular assignment. Glogs created in this fashion can only be viewed by other members of the class, unless otherwise designated.
 * Glogster / Gloster.edu **
 * // What is it? //**
 * Examples of Using Glogster: **
 * Glogster's YouTube Channel - This video provides a great example of how to use Glogster in education. In this video a teacher demonstrates how to use Glogster to hold a virtual science fair!
 * // How can I use it? //** Think of Glogster as a type of digital interactive scrapbook. With Glogster, educators can create interactive pages that invite online learners to explore content. Moreover, you can have students demonstrate their learning in a number of creative ways: creating pages that represent a concept; reporting on a historical figure; writing about and illustrating their summer vacation, etc. Students can also include video and audio in their glogs giving them more opportunities to exercise their creativity and to use presentation skills in the online environment.
 * Hooked on Glogster: Posters 2.0 – This is a great article on how to use Glogster in education and the power of having students use it to demonstrate their knowledge as well.
 * Glogster Video Tutorials **
 * Detailed Tutorial on Glogster.edu – This YouTube video provides an overview of how you can use Glogster in education and uses the Glogster Education area.
 * Discovery Education Recommends Glogster – This YouTube video is very creative in its explanation of Glogster. Watch this interesting video tutorial on using Glogster.