As their YouTube station explains, "Glogster is a cloud-based platform for digital storytelling and interactive learning. It allows users to mix all kinds of media on a one virtual canvas to create multimedia posters, and access a library of engaging educational content created by students and educators worldwide. Glogster encourages interactive, collaborative education and digital literacy."
Their YouTube video is pretty super at showing you what Glogster is:
And, well, this really shows you Glogster...in 90 seconds!
So, simply put, Glogster is a cool, fun, fresh, groovy, interactive poster that you OR your students can create on any topic of your choosing! The only caveat, it's not free. Boo. You can get a free seven day trial though - but that's really not helping anyone. You can get a one user account for $29.99. You can purchase a 30 users account for $39.00. Or, 125 users for $95.00. Of course, if your school or department has funding they could pony up for the cost. Or, perhaps, you could share the cost of the 30 user account with a colleague and have 15 user accounts per teacher. There is no rule that you couldn't have groups of two from each of your class sections use the same user accounts, right? Anyway, frugal teachers could finesse the cost, if needed. In the end, the cost of these accounts are much cheaper than traditional, old school poster supplies: poster board, markers, printing costs, etc.! Sell that to your administrators?
DOWNLOAD THE IPAD APP: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glogs
Find us at: https://www.glogster.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glogster
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glogster
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/glogster
Happy Glogging!
Sara :)
Hi Sara! I actually used Glogster when I was in high school. Back then (2010 I think) it was free! I really enjoyed using it and so did my classmates. It is a great way to incorporate technology learning standards into projects!
ReplyDeleteFirst, 2010: high school? I feel old. I had already been teaching for five years which means in a small world - I could have taught you. Goodness. :) Second, that is awesome that you used it as a student and enjoyed it. I agree it does seems to be a pretty awesome way to incorporate technology standards into a class...and obviously, of course, add some cool snazzy jazz! :)
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ReplyDeleteHow interesting! All information in 'one basket', so to speak. It can be a very effective and fun way of teaching particular ideas!
ReplyDeleteYes, all in one basket, indeed! :) I, too, think it looks/is fun for students and teachers!
DeleteYou make a good point. All of those materials you would need would accumulate in cost so you could definitely get your money's worth. I think the cloud feature makes it valuable. with technology, we all prioritize quick access and convenience so I think Glogster could end up to be worth it.
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