Glogster

Glogster

Reflection:

In class we did a jigsaw project which split us up into three different groups with 4-5 people in each group. Each person was assigned a different app to dive into and gather information to bring back to our original groups. I was assigned glogster an interactive poster site. Glogster allows for students to make a poster that all can interact with, video, audio, and pictures can all be uploaded to the glogster. This project allowed for every student to learn about the different applications from another students point of view. I believe the interaction between students helped focus the class.

                While using glogster I enjoyed that it was easy to start and could be done for free. The only part that my group found difficult was getting audio to work on the glogster itself. The audio would import into the site but once the glogster was saved would not work. We solved the problem by adding smaller videos to the bottom where the audio would have been. This still allowed for audio to be used but in a different way. Another aspect of glogster that I enjoyed was being able to collaborate the audio, video, and pictures to match, this allows for different learning styles to interact with the glogster.

                As a teacher candidate I would use glogster in my classroom. Each student would get the opportunity to show their work and understanding of a topic in a creative way. Once the students make the glogster they then can present the glogster to the rest of the class. The presenting of the information will help with social skills while the making of the glogster helps with learning. Each student has their own way of learning and I believe glogster is an excellent tool. 

Intasc and Nets standards:

Standard 5(c) The teacher facilitates learners’ use of current tools and resources to maximize content learning in varied contexts.

Nets 3 Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills and work processes representative of an  innovative professional in a global and digital society.