Glogster

Glogster

This tool was great deal of fun, something new that I had come across and is something that I can definitely see myself incorporating into my future classrooms. Through this I have decided that this is the medium tool that I will be expanding upon for further reflection. For this further reflection I will be using the SWOT analysis tool. 

Strengths

* Easy of use
* Interactive
* Can incorporate all learners and learning styles
* Viewership is well controlled
* Can be group or individual work
* Strong applications to declarative and procedural knowledge (Michael Richardson Blog)
* Adaptive format

Weaknesses

* Time consuming 
* Is a technology based format so needs a computer and Internet to function
* Students may become 'overloaded' by the kinaesthetic of the Glogster and forget the importance of the content. 

Opportunities
 * Allows for creativity
* Is a method of combining written, visual, oral and technology texts into one form. 
* Could be used as an interactive homework sheet or activity sheet.  
* Integrates technology into the classroom

Threats

* Internet and computer reliant.
* Technology does not always work.
* Safety needs and precautions for the internet (monitoring content) need to be in place.


This tool is a great way for children to become involved learners. Through this tool the students have control of every aspect of their 'Golg', from its look to its content. If scaffolded in the right way in the classroom this would be a fantastic way for students to integrate their technological skills into their everyday classroom learning.


Here is a great video on how to use Glogster in the classroom. YouTube