Web 2.0 Applications: Glogster

Working With Glogster

Glogster is a relatively simple Web 2.0 application to use, and is dynamic in terms of the content areas it can be utilized in.  In the instance above, I created a report for a short story my pre-AP students are currently reading.

I can definitely see the potential in using Glogster, particularly if I were to assign certain students a certain literary device to look for in a story.  It would be a great indicator of a students comprehension of literary devices, literary analysis, and coherent understanding of plot.  I could see this also being useful in any other subject, particularly in checking for student understanding.

While these e-posters are certainly visually appealing, the major set-back is that you are limited by the cost of being a Glogster member. It is $95 for one teacher + 125 students per year and $390 for up to ten teachers and 250 students per year.  Moreover, when using the free version, you have certain limitations that prevent you from truly getting the full Glogster feel (such as embedding videos in the poster).

That said, if you would like to utilize this, you would definitely need the help of administrators to fund this.   It would be worth it, if you think you and your team have the time and resources to get your (or rather the districts) money's worth.


Here's the link to my Glogster poster :)

"Roman Fever" Glogster