Amanda


 * GLOGSTER**


 * 1) How it works**

Glogster is a digital poster maker that incorportates text, pictures, sound and videos.You do have to pay to get an account. Looking at the samples there is a variety of templates that could relate to multiple time periods. For example, a map theme for Columbus, sports themed for Babe Ruth's history, a scroll for the Bill of Rights, etc. I can't work with the posters since I'm not a member but they look fairly easy to manipulate and something can could be adjusted for any grade level.


 * 2) Why you'd use it for student learning**

I think this would aid in student learning because in order to make a poster you would have to go through the process of researching the information and then understanding it enough to be able to create a poster that is accurate and would make sense. Personally, creating some kind of end product when researching a topic is something I find enjoyable. I think students would enjoy doing the same and creating some kind of validation for their work. In addition, I think adding aspects of technology to this current generation is very engaging and gets students excited to create and learn.


 * 3) Try to find examples within the site showing how it has been used for teaching and learning. Or, create an example. Add hyperlinks within your Wiki page to help readers of your page explore the features of your website/tool that you found interesting.**

Examples: http://rajbhandari.edu.glogster.com/bill-of-rights/?=glogpedia-source http://cjcampb.edu.glogster.com/coreycampbellnewdeal/?=glogpedia-source

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