PowerPoint Digital Tutorial on Glogster

1. Glogster A Digital Tutorial By Geri Rasmussen and Briana Robideau LS5233

2. Welcome! Your friendly school librarians, Ms. Rasmussen and Ms. Robideau, are always looking for new and exciting Web 2.0 applications to share. In this digital tutorial, we are going to showcase Glogster. Our school is in the process of purchasing a subscription to Glogster.

3. So what is Glogster? Glogster is a Web 2.0 application that allows you to create a digital poster and add multimedia. Just imagine being able to free yourself from carrying those awkward posters around. Well now you can with Glogster.

4. Check it out for yourself! You can use Glogster to create posters for ELA, social studies, science and other classes. To whet your appetite, here are some links to Glogs your librarians aspire to create: http://jhoertel.edu.glogster.com/book-sell-sample/ http://aingri1.edu.glogster.com/freedomriders/ http://sect8c.edu.glogster.com/glog-2414-8335/

5. Here’s one we’re working on … English 2 are reading the short story Lamb to the Slaughter and we’ve come up with a sample Glog. http://britastic.glogster.com/lamb-to-the-slaughter/

6. Glogster 101or How to get started. Follow along as we demonstrate the basics of creating a Glog.

7. What about copyright? Glogster is fun, but don’t forget about copyright laws. Choose carefully when sourcing information to add to your Glog. Remember give credit where credit’s due by correctly citing your material. Remember to use easybib.com your online citation machine.

8. Need more help? Your librarians are ready and waiting to help you navigate the exciting world of Glogster. Come in person or visit us on the web.

9. Works Cited Glogster – Poster Yourself | Text, Images, Music and Video. Web. 13 Oct. 2011. <http://www.glogster.com/>.