Mind blowing Glogster EDU project for Library - WOW
Using Glogster EDU and Crazy Talk to present book reports
Joyce Valenza features Glogster
Doug Valentine is the lieutenant of the media-rich Starship McKillop Web site. Doug explains his platform choices and his whimsical, thematic design: “I decided to use Glogster as a platform for my Web page last school year. Since I do a lot of video related projects, it seemed like an ideal place to showcase the work visually, and to pull together the videos I had on TeacherTube and Schooltube.” When Doug’s principal announced a Star Trek theme for the school year, he began assembling a web of Glogster pages along the lines of a Starship Database. “I created and found graphics that I could use to frame my videos, sounds, and animations, and began customizing the pages to put it together. Although it is still far from complete, I think our Web site demonstrates the possibilities Glogster has as a visual learning and communication tool.” Doug uses one of the pages to display morning announcements. “In keeping with our theme, they are shot from the bridge of our Starship McKillop. Mounting them on this page facilitates communication with the parents and the speed and flexibility of Glogster allows me to change the videos daily so that they see the announcements the same day as the students.” The main page features an autoplay video from Lt. Valentine directing students on navigation strategies.
One of Doug’s most popular pages features animated book reviews. His Hot Dog Book Reviews now have national audience. “Lately I have been averaging about five to ten emails a week asking me for details on how to do the book reviews. Glogster works perfectly as a platform to collect these videos in one place. The students do not appear live, but instead are represented by an animated drawing that delivers the review. I use music, sound effects, and other animated objects and backgrounds to add to the overall effect. The students love making them and seeing their creations online.”
Doug describes response to the site as overwhelming and he is proud that the site has inspired his students as content. “I’m proud of the way the technology has been embraced by the teachers and the fact that our entire campus is becoming aware of how to act in front of a camera as more and more students participate. I’m also very proud to hear from others who have seen the work so far and have enough interest to track me down and ask me questions. I feel like I might be inspiring others to jump in and give it a try on their campus.”
Glogster #1 Site as recommended American Association of School Librarians
National Cathedral School recommends Glogster EDU for multi-dimensional presentations
School Library Welcome site using glogster EDU
School Library Journal and Joyce Valenza supports Glogster EDU and Wikispaces partnership/widget
Nice Glogster suggestions in School Library Journal issue
"Student Collaboration with Glogster
Edu
March 12,"