Glogster is an online tool that allows users to create digital posters called "glogs." Glogs can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia elements. To create a glog, users register for a free account and then add elements like backgrounds, graphics, images and text using the provided tools. Glogs can be kept private or shared publicly by copying the glog's unique URL. Users are referred to as "gloggers" when creating and sharing their glogs online.

1. Glogster
Glogster is “like a poster, only better. Glogs allow you to create an online poster using photographs,
images, graphics, video files and sound files. Glogs allow you to add hyperlinks to other websites. When
you use a Glog, you are referred to as a ‘glogger.’”
Signing up to use Glogster
To get started:
Register yourself at http://edu.glogster.com
Select the free EDU Basic and register to use Glogster
You will receive a reminder to check your email for a
Confirmation email from Gloster.com. When you
Receive the email, click the link “confirm your account by
clicking here” to confirm your account.
You can then begin to create your own Glog.
On your Glogster “My Dashboard,” you can update your
profile, create and update your student accounts, and view
the Glogs you have created.
Creating your glog
Log in to Glogster using your nickname and password.
Click on “create a glog.” (It’s a good idea to have a basic plan of what you want to include on your glog.)
You will see an example of a glog. To start, you can delete what is there by clicking on the element and
clicking on the red trash can. You will use the “magnet tool” to create your glog poster.
1. Name your glog
At the top of your glog screen, you will see the “Glog name:” box. Give your glog a name.
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2. 2. Add a background “wall”
Select “wall” from the magnet toolbox. Be sure you are
in the Glog Wall tab. Select a wall and click “USE IT.” This
will place a background on the actual glog.
The Page Wall changes the color or pattern of the border
outside the glog wall.
3. Add graphics
Select “graphics” on the magnet toolbar. Explore the many decorative graphics and click once to
select your graphic and click “USE IT” to add it to your glog. Select as many graphics as you like.
You can always delete them.
4. Add images
Select the ‘Image” button on the magnet toolbar to upload photos and pictures. Use the
“Upload” button to browse to image files on your computer or flash drive. Select the image you
want and click “Open” to add it to your glog library. Then select your image and click “USE IT” to
add it to your glog. (It will be added to the bottom of your screen. Click and drag it to the desired
location.) You can also add a frame using the “Add a Frame” button.
5. Add text
Select “Text” on the magnet toolbar. You can add text as a bubble, as a title or as a sticker, then
click “USE IT.” When the text box appears on your screen, click “Edit” to type text. Click on the
“Ab1” button to change the font size an style. Change the font size to make all of your text
visible. Click on the “fx” button to change text color. You can also add a hyperlink.
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3. 6. Adding sounds and videos
You can also select the “Sound” or “Video” buttons on the magnet bar if you want to add sound
files or video files.
7. Save and publish your glog
Click on the “Save and Publish” button to save your glog. Be sure you have given it a unique
name (refer to step 1).
Select a category and add tags to help locate your glog. Be sure to choose whether you want the
glog to be public or private.
You can click on “Unfinished” if you want to return later to work on this.
Then Click on the “SAVE” button.
You will see a unique URL for your glog.
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4. Note: If you made your glog private, you need to copy the URL now and save it in a safe
place. You won’t be able to find your glog again, otherwise!
Click on “View this Glog” to see what it looks like online.
8. Share your glog
Share the link to your glog with anyone you like so that they can see your glog, even it if is
private.
You can find your public glogs later from your Profile. Log into your glogster account and then
click on “View my profile” or just click on your nickname.
Click on “Glogs” in your profile to see your glogs.
Then click on the glog you want to share. The URL will be in the address bar of your Internet
Explorer window. Simply copy that URL and share it with your viewers. You can even embed
your blog on a website. Find the share button at the bottom of your public blog to see more
sharing options.
9. Print your glog
To print out a copy of your glog, right click on your glog and select “Print Glog.”
If you have a poster making machine at your school, turn your 8” x 11” copy into a poster and create
a bulletin board display.
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5. Examples:
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6. The HIAT Glog: http://dcdecoste.edu.glogster.com/all-about-hiat/
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