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GLOGSTER 101A Web 2.0 Technology ToolPresented by Ms. J. FasonGCSU Fall 2010EDIT 5209What is Glogster?Glogster is a website that allows teachers and students to create Glogs.What are Glogs?Glogs online multimedia postersCreated using a very simple, drag and drop interface that is relevant, enjoyable, and scalable for students of all ages and learning styles. It is an interactive visual platform in which users create a poster or web page containing multimedia elements including: text, audio, video, images, graphics, drawings, and data.

What can they be used for?New Spin on Book ReportsMultimedia Presentation of Research ReportsClass ProjectsHomeworkPresentations on any topic

What This Does for the Student:Develop student creativityExpand students' presentational skillsMake learning funCreate broader audience for students presentations

How do I make one?Its really simple! Your very own Glog is just a drag and drop away!!!

Go to the website, http://www.glogster.com.

Once there, you have to register/create and account to begin "glogging."

2. After registering, to create a Glog, click on the icon that reads, Create New Glog."

3. The images present are there by default and can be deleted by clicking on them and then clicking on the trashcan or simply clicking on them and pressing delete on the computer keyboard.

4. Next, click on the wall to change the background, select your background of choice and click "use it."

5. Click text to include your written components (must click on the image and press edit to add text).

6. Click on image to upload pictures (click "add a frame" to add a border to your image).

7. Click on video to include any relevant videos OR animation.

8. Click on sound to upload songs.

9. After completing a page, preview your work CAREFULLY.

10. After you have previewed your blog and made all of the necessary edits, press "Save and Publish." Make sure to make your pages PUBLIC.

Get Started!Assignment:Create a Glog that describes the type of teacher you aspire to be. Include:Content areaPedagogical approaches Inspirational QuotesAppropriate Images(May not get to these today)Picture of yourself in teacher attireAppropriate Sound / MusicVideoLinks to other relevant pagesGoal: Create something that you can use in your GSTEP portfolio!