Glogster is an online tool that allows users to create interactive posters called Glogs. It can be used for educational purposes to display information on various topics including responding to literature, recounting historical events, sharing research, and explaining problem solving techniques. The document provides step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Glogster, including registering for an account, customizing the background and adding text boxes, graphics, images, videos, and saving the Glog.
3. How can it be used for educational purposes? Just think of it, almost anything students learn, can be displayed on a Glog.
4. Responding To Literature Recounting a Historical Event Sharing Research Explaining Problem Solving Techniques Advertising a Geographic Location The only limits are your imagination.
9. To get rid of their images, click on the image and then click the pink garbage can.
10. The background is called the “WALL.” To change the wall, pick a category and look through the pages of choices.
11. To use one, click on it then click “USE IT.” The wall can be changed at any point.
12. To add text boxes, choose “TEXT” then click “USE IT.”
13. Text boxes can be edited. You can change the color, size, location, and direction.
14. Click EDIT to make changes. Change the color of the shape. Link to a website. Change the font, color, and style. Change effects.
15. If your text is too large for the container, not to worry.... you will get a scroll bar like this.
16. Graphics can enhance the appearance of your project. Think of adding stickers to a poster.... but better. Some of these are animated.
17. There are pages and pages of graphics in many categories. Find what you like and click “USE IT.”
18. It is possible to change the colors, size, and direction of graphics.
19. Adding images to Glogster is quite easy. Either browse their TinyPics or use your own.
20. To use your own picture, click UPLOAD, and find the picture.
21. When the picture has uploaded, it will appear in the window. Click the picture, the click USE IT! 1st 2nd Glogster also allows you to upload videos and music.
22. If you would like to frame your picture, click “FRAMES,” then click “USE IT!”
23. It is a good idea to save your work periodically. Click “SAVE AND PUBLISH.”
24. Name your Glog, select a category, then click “SAVE & PUBLISH.” 1st 2nd 3rd
25. Not finished? Click “CONTINUE EDITING” to go back to work.