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Adapted From:Glog On! Glog One! Glog All!

Jan McGee, Technology CoordinatorWest Monroe High School

201 Riggs StreetWest Monroe, LA 71291

Library CoordinatorOuachita Parish School System

jmcgee@opsb.net

Glogs – Online Multimedia Posters

Sunrise SD September 24, 2010

http://sunrisemypd2010.pbworks.com

A Glog is like a poster . . . only better

Glogs allow students to create an online poster using

photographsimages graphics video files sound fileshyperlinks

A WEB 2.0 platform that easily allows users to upload photos, videos, text, audio and other exciting resources to create a unique online, interactive poster.

A new and creative digital outlet for educators to keep students ENGAGED and make learning more fun!

A easy to use interface designed to introduce basic concepts to students.

A series of teamwork mechanisms that allow users anywhere to publish, share their creations, and collaborate with others on joint efforts.

What is Glogster?

A secure, private, and safe platform that can be monitored directly by teachers.

A valuable learning tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, technology, art, photography, music and more.

A learning tool that fosters development of essential skills as students progress through grade levels.

A virtual, digital, educational platform that transcends age, gender, culture, grade level, subject matter, school type, location, etc.

What is Glogster? Cont.

9 Reasons to Use a Glog

1. It allows students to create an online poster

2. It is free

3. It is web-based

4. It uses no ink

5. It allows students to add images, video—such as YouTube--music, text, and hyperlinks

(What cardboard poster does that?) 

Reasons, continued6. It easily incorporates student research

and

educational content

7. It addresses multiple learning styles

8. It can be accessed from any location with an Internet connection

9. Did I mention that it is economical because it uses NO ink?

Example: History/Biography Project

Glog contains Researched information

ImagesVideo from YouTube

Podcast of speech

Hyperlinks to JFK websites

Example: Book/Author Project

Images

Video

• Text

• Hyperlink

s

Glog Example 1:Elements of a Story

Glog Example 2:The Giver

Getting Started

1. Go to: http://www.glogster.com

2. Click Register 3. Fill out online

registration form.Type code from box

above

Profile Page

Email Reminder

Click “Create a New Glog”

NOTE: A generic icon will appear beside your name unless you import a photo or other image.

Create Glog

A blank glog screen will appear.

To Remove Page Elements

Remove page elements by selecting it, then clicking the red trash can that appears.

Magnet ToolbarUse the magnet

toolbar to add page elements

Toolbar will slide up and down the page

Begin with the “Wall” tool to select a background

Once other page elements have been added, the wall cannot be changed

Naming Your GlogAt the top of the glog screen, there

will be a rectangular box labeled “Glog name” next to it. When you first open your glog, it is only identified with a glog number. Click in the box and give your glog a unique name.

Save and Publish

Select a category.

Add some “tags” to

make it more

searchable

Mark as “Public” or

“Private.”

Click “Save &

Publish”You will be taken back to your main blog screen with the option to “View” or “Continue Editing.”

Glog Wall & Page Wall

The Glog wall is the background for the main part of the glog.

The page wall is like an outside border or frame.

1. Select “Wall” from toolbar

2. Backgrounds are arranged by themes

3. Select a “Glog Wall”

4. Click “Use it”

5. Select a “Page Wall”

Text

To add text, select “TEXT” from the toolbar

Choose a textbox (default), a title box, bubbles or stickers for your text

A wide variety of text box styles are available from each category

TIP: Text boxes are square. Titles are rectangular, as in a banner or heading

Add a TitleSelect “Title”

View the sample styles by clicking the numbers at the bottom of the screen or by clicking the list of styles on the left-hand side of the screen.

Basic title creates a title without a frame.

TitlesSelect the style you want and click “USE

IT.” The textbox will appear at the bottom of

your glog screen.

Title FontsThe title appears

as “poster yourself”

Click the “EDIT” button to change/ add text

Click “Ab1” to change to font style, color, size or justification

Title EffectsClick the “fx”

button to create special effects such as title shadows

Change the shadow, use a blur effect, adjust the distance, angle, etc.

Click “APPLY”Click “OK”

Adding a Hyperlink to a Title

To hyperlink your title to a website, select the link button

An “Add URL” window will open

Paste the URL of the website into the “Link” box

Click “APPLY”

Creating Text Boxes

To create a regular (square) textbox, select “TEXT” on the toolbar

Choose “Sticker” from the text menu list.

Text Box Styles“Basic Text”

creates a box without a frame. The other styles appear as a “sticker” in which text may be typed.

Select a style

Click “USE IT”

Text EffectsFont styles, size,

color and alignment are accessed from the same Menu icons used with Title effects.

Hyperlinks may also be added to text boxes and stickers.

ImagesLocate images from the Internet, digital

camera, or other sources and save to a folder on computer

Click “IMAGE” on menuSelect “UPLOAD” button

Uploading Images

Browse to folder

Select the image

Click “Open”Image will

upload to image collection.

Adding the ImageSelect imageImage will

appear on the right

Click “USE IT” to add it to glog

ORAdd a frame by

clicking “ADD A FRAME” button

Adding a FrameUse menu on left

to view and select a frame around image

Click “USE IT” to add image and frame to glog

Remove a frame before adding to glog by choosing “Basic” frame

Image AdjustmentAdjust size and placement

of image using handles on side

Use menu bar above image to bring image forward, send to back for layering or duplicate image.

Choose trash can to delete image.

Bring to front

Send to back Clone image

Hyperlink to Image

Select imageClick “EDIT”Select link

button on menuPaste or type URL

into link boxClick “APPLY”

Add Video File

Select “Video” from Magnet Toolbar

Click “UPLOAD” to navigate to a downloaded video on your computer (such as a video from UnitedStreaming)

OR

Link to Web-based VideoClick “LINK” to

add a web-based video from YouTube, TeacherTube or other online video resource

Paste or type the URL of the video

Click “ADD TO YOUR FILES”

Web-based Video

Video will be added to library

Select videoChoose a player

or frame by selecting “Add a Player” button

Click “USE IT”

Add an Audio FileAudio files are added

in the same manner as video files

Choose “SOUND” from the Magnet Toolbar

Select “UPLOAD” for downloaded sound file

ORSelect “LINK” to an

audio file on the web

Audio File and FrameChoose a player

frame from the themes menu

ORUse “as is”Click “USE IT”

Add GraphicsSelect

“Graphics” from Magnet Tools

Choose a graphic from any of the themes on menu

Select “USE IT”NOTE: Some

graphics are animated

Save and Publish

Select “SAVE & PUBLISH” from top menu of glog

Edit name, category, or tags if needed

Optional: Change from “Private” to “Public”

Click “SAVE & PUBLISH”

Publishing and Sharing Glog

Use this screen to view glog, email glog, or post to web

Use URL link to post a link on a website or wiki

Click “Email” to email link

Click “Copy” button to copy html code to embed

URL Link

Email

Copy HTML

Glog Embedded into Wiki

Embed a glog into a wiki to use as a “homepage”

Miniature Copy of Glog

1. Locate and click “+SHARE GLOG” at bottom right of screen

Miniature Version of Glog

2. Click “COPY” button to copy HTML code

3. Paste code into website or wiki for a downsized, working version of wiki

A Glog is like a poster. . . . . . . . . Only BETTER