by Shari Shaw Library Media Specialist, Webster Elementary LIVCamp, February 25, 2012 Glogster for Education: Interactive Posters=Active Engagement

Glogs are interactive posters that are created on glogster.edu’s site. They allow students to create posters that include uploaded photos, audio, videos, hyperlinks, music, and more. You can see highlights here.here One Student’s Glog Viewers can rate blogs they view— great for feedback!

Students Begin with Research: The Big6 “Research and then create a Glog exploring the history and highlights of a Central American city.” Image source: U.S. Dept. of Image source: U.S. Dept. of State Source: U.S. Dept. of State I choose… Antigua, Guatemala Book found in LPS Libraries

When the Research is Complete…Head to Glogster! I can add graphics, text boxes, images, video, sound, data…after I choose my background!

Here’s a Sample I Made to Show Most of the Functionality of Glogster

A Short Screencast on Creating Student Usernames and Passwords.

Working with Digital Media—Video & Audio.

A Comparison Chart Shows Pricing Options.

Or, a “Teacher Free” Account Gives Teachers a Code to Give to Students… This student is now listed in the Dashboard for my Teacher account.

Need more help? Glogster has a Channel on SchoolTubeSchoolTube

Glogging your Teacher Website: All You Need is Your Glog’s Embed Code