I went and checked out Glogster just now. It is a very easy, intuitive online program to make posters. Here is a link to my very first and very simple poster - no glogster - about my last few days in Bozeman:
http://tanyacud.glogster.com/wildflowers-in-montana/
I tried to 'share' it by using the Blogger button on the Glogster page, but it kept saying 'log in failed' or something.....I was hoping to complete my techy circle through easy posting, but not tonight.
I made it very quickly to just check out the program, but I could see how spending a bit more time would make it really cool. I think you could get overwhelemed and spend a lot of time manipulating pieces, but taking a good 30-45 minutes could get some nice results. It was very easy to upload pictures. I think it would be neat to use in the classroom and give the kids a specific time limit on doing all the creative stuff after they have done their research on a topic. I have had students make big cardboad posters before, recently moved to have them making Power Points, and I think this would be a great next step in the evolution of presenting student created work.All in all, I liked it. It was fun and simple, yet visually exciting.
I have not checked out Prezi yet, but from what I have read, it my be bit too advanced for my students.....but it is on my list to explore further.
Redfish Lake
3 comments:
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The poster making sounds great for the classroom. What an easy way to do reports. Easier to grade also.
DAD
Thanks for sharing your experience with Glogster!
Thanks for sharing your poster! Looks like you had a good time - lots of pretty flowers. :-) I've had my students use glogster and some LOVE it. It's very easy to embed videos as well. I hope your kids like it!
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