This blog is intended to help teachers who want to use more technology in their classrooms but feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of material out there, or who are just looking for some new ideas. I will try to show what technology has worked and what hasn't worked for me, from both learning and classroom management perspectives.
I was recently introduced to Glogster by Neil Stephenson (@neilstephenson) on his blog Thinking in Mind. Glogster's logo is "Poster Yourself", but it also has an educational version that allows students to make private interactive posters. Posters can have video, sound, images, text, and links.
Below is an example of a student Glog: (right click for full screen option)
Getting Started with Glogster:
To get a Glogster account as a teacher, go to glogster.com/edu and register your virtual class. You will have an option of registering your students with accounts (which is great for students who cannot do email confirmation and for teachers that want to keep their students' work private).
Once you have your account, you can create a glog. Below is a short tutorial video to help you get started:
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What a great way to "spotlight" for teachers what is new and exciting in technology. I am excited to continue reading your posts!
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