 Prepare students to become 21 st century learners  Meet Alaska ELA and technology standards  Prepare students for the future  Spread the use of technology

› “I want to find creative ways to share information with my students while utilizing the technology that our school provides. I'm hoping to use Glogster to share background information in a creative way other than just a PowerPoint presentation. I think my students might like the "blog" format because it isn't something you typically see within the classroom. As my mentor, I am hoping the Hallie will share new technology programs and websites that she hears about or comes across” (Tabor, 2013).

 Benefits of technology: › Active role in education › Higher levels of self-esteem and confidence › Build computer skills › Motivating, engaging & involvement › Differentiation › Preparing students for the future  Benefits of multimedia tools: › Better grasp of information › Reaching more students

 Alaska ELA Standards › Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information” › “ Interpret information presented in diverse media” › “Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different media” (Department of Education & Early Development, 2012)

 Technology Standards › Operate technology-based tools › Understand the effect it has on individuals and society › Use technology:  In a responsible manner  To locate, select, and manage information  To explore ideas, solve problems, and derive meaning of information  To express and share ideas (Department of Education & Early Development, 2013)

 Cell phones  Smart Boards  Digital cameras  Digital art programs  iPads  Neos  Computers  Software  Websites (Pashkeev, 2013) Literature Review Technology Tools

Glogster  Interactive visual platform  Text, audio, video, images, graphics, drawings, and data  Benefits for teachers and students: › Motivating, engaging, creative › Assessment › Meets listening, speaking, writing & reading skills › Communication tool › Personal-based on students’ skills ("Web 2.0 teaching tools," 2009)

 High School English Teacher  English Classes › 6-12 students › Freshman-Senior (Yilmaz, 2012)

 Weekly journals  Verbal poll  Observations  Survey (Alencar, 2013) (Patienttalk, 2013)

 Step 1 (October 2 nd ): › Meet with teacher to discuss project  Step 2 (October 9 th ): › Introduce website: presentation. presentation  Step 3 (October 16 th ) : › Show Glogster examples and how to create one  Step 4 (October 23): › Create a Glogster together

 Step 5 (October 30): › Time to play and explore Glogster  Step 6 (November 6 th ) : › Check in with the individual  Step 7 (November 13 th ): › Continue to meet weekly  Step 8 (November 20 th ): › Wrap up the project  Step 9: (November 27 th ): › Analyze the project (feedback, weekly journals, data, etc.)

 Positive Comments › Liked the different media sources › Wants to continue using › Better able to understand information › Better able to relate to information  Increased motivation  Students want to use Glogster  Concerns › Troubles saving work › Slow

 GREAT experience  Rewarding  Continual use of Glogster  Continue to work together  Spread the use of Glogster

 Did you enjoy the use of Glogster in the classroom?  Why did you like Glogster?  When your teacher used Glogster was it easier for you to understand the material that was being presented?  Would you like your teacher to continue using Glogster?  Would you like to use Glogster for a project?

Student Responses to Survey Verbal Poll Results  Yes, I liked when our teacher used Glogster to give us information. It was better than just seeing it on the Smart Board or whiteboard.”  “I like how our teacher used different sources, like videos, songs, text, and pictures to give us information.”

 Step 6 (November 6 th ): Check in with the individual after a week to see how she is doing.  The individual continues to use the Glogster program with ease and confidence. Data was collected to see how many students enjoyed the use of Glogster in the classroom. A poll was taken, with a simple yes or no, teacher-student response. A graph will be included in the final paper to show this. The only concern the teacher has had so far is problems with the website loading and saving the materials she has created. Internet speed could be the issue here.

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