Glogster

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 * Name**: Glogster is a web 2.0 tool that allows students to create posters that can help them study. It promotes creativity and can be helpful with collaborative class projects. The program also allows students to share with other classes around the world.

Glogster is created by an organization WDF (Web Design Factory). The organization is from Czech Republic and believes in the interactive media.

Glogster is a poster making web tool that allows student to creatively express themselves. The tool allows text, images, music and video. The site is able to be shared with several different social networking sites and the user will be able to browse and search among other blogs that are created.


 * Positive**
 * The glog (poster) is a creative way to send out information
 * It is easily shared with large social networking sites.
 * A great way to create friends with people who have a similar interest with you.
 * No membership required


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 * No limit on the material used
 * anyone can search for any glog

The glogs give a specific terms of use of inappropriate information that will be detected from the tool. The lack of security will become very easy to attract all viewers. The best thing about the tool is that it is a great way to learn about different cultures.


 * For Teachers**: The glogster web site has a link to a completely different site that allows the same creativity and poster design. The program allows the students to link up with the teacher. The teacher will be able to bring the material in a more creative and easier to understand format.


 * For Students:** The student will be able to create a presentation using music, text, video, and images. The program is great for class portfolios and presentations. This will give a more in depth and technological way of presenting information.

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Reviewed by Daniel Huebner