Glogster was a site I hadn't heard of until I started the Summer Technology Challenge. I loved it. I used it to create a page that will direct my Sophomore English students to a WebQuest I made for them about Julius Caesar. I kind of did things a little backwards. It was much easier after I listened to Mickie's instructional video about how to use Glogster. It was like the heavens opened up and a chorus of angels guided me in the right direction.
In my Glog (is that what they are called?), I inserted a video about the Life and Times of William Shakespeare, a link to my WebQuest, and some graphics. I also felt compelled to include a couple humorous Shakespeare Memes.
I am a very project-based teacher and Glogster will be fantastic to use in all my classes! I love when students can interact with technology to make visual masterpieces. My personal drawing abilities are limited to stick figures, so Glogster opens up a whole new world for me. And I think my students will agree when I introduce it to them in the fall. They will be able to create amazing projects with Glogster!
I think this is a tool I can definitely use in my classes. I love that there is a Glogopedia I can browse for other ideas. I know I will use this piece of technology when assigning projects for my students. I think it could also be beneficial to students to create their own Glogs. In my Theater classes, students can use Glogster instead of creating their own posters by hand. I love all the multimedia aspects of it. Students (and me as well!) can use audio recordings, video links, and all sorts of great tools! I am excited to see what they will create and produce!
So glad you liked Glogster! I too see it as a replacement for paper posters. I think students can be just as creative with a Glog as they can with paper and markers and glue.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea on using a Glog as an intro to a webquest.
Great Glog!
Thanks Mickie! When my student's create things for speeches or presentations, they will have more options annnnnd I will be able to hold students who choose to create a paper poster to a higher standard because the alternative is Glogster. Since Glog's look very professional I am sure most will choose it. For other assignments, I may require Glogster. Thanks for your post!
ReplyDeleteGlogster EDU is the most perfect tool for project based learning, also the platform gives opportunities for virtual classroom with a teacher and students accounts. Great for Global collaborating as well. Just adore it too! Nice job on the glog is here :)
ReplyDeleteHow modern of you to embrace the idea of students using Glogopedia. I bet you loved our last in-service at the Johnny Carson. The idea of students collaborating on-line and learning from the work and thoughts of others really stuck with me. This is a great example of that!
ReplyDeleteAs a parent, I think this will really help families to spend less time hunting supplies and finding space to create projects. As an educator, I see it as a way to have authentic, student-created projects. Great ideas!
Love your idea for using Glogster! I feel that students can dig deeper into their learning with Glogster! They will love making them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to teach about William Shakespeare. Your Glog was so creative. I like that you linked your web quest to it. I wish you had been my teacher when I had a whole semester of Shakespeare in college! I have read many of your blog posts and I think the students at NHS will have a great year in your class.
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