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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
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
Glogging Across the Curriculum
Hockey in CanadaScience Fair HintsPlants and Photosynthes
isA Day in the Life of an I
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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.
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
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
