What is Glogster?

If you are looking for an innovative way to express yourself through pictures, video, music, and more, look no further. Glogster is a free, online forum where you can create posters that will allow you to indulge in self-expression! Share your emotions, ideas, research, artwork, and whatever inspires you. You can also explore others’ creations in search of inspiration!

How do I use Glogster?

After signing up for a free account through a simple process, just sign in to Glogster and start creating. You can use the Tools to add personal photos, images, clipart, music, animation, videos and more. You can easily rotate, resize, and add amazing effects with the click of your mouse.

Is Glogster used in education?

In 2009, Glogster started Glogster EDU, a safe learning podium for teachers and students.

How do I build a community and connect with the masses?

Just like other popular social networking sites, Glogster allows you to make friends with whom to share your original creations. Many famous celebrities, musicians, and brands have Glogster accounts and hold elite contests!  After creating your masterpiece on Glogster, you can easily share it with the world by publishing your posters to Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or Tumblr.  There is live feed that allows you to constantly track what your community’s expressions on Glogster. If you see a Glog that you like, you can add the creator as a “favorite” so that you can constantly keep up with the latest and greatest.  Leave comments to connect with the crowd!

What is Glogster all about?

Glogster began in 2007 as a social network based self-expression through Glogs, interactive posters overloaded with text, videos, pictures, and more. The goal is to provide an channel for creativity online.

What’s Glogster about?

Glogster was founded by Roman Smola, Martin Santorcl, and Patrik Prepsl in December 2007. It was developed as a resource for ease of digital expression.

What in the world are G points?

G points are a reward for using your Glogster account. The livelier you are, the more G points you get. Creating inspiring Glogs, inviting friends, getting fans, and more will help you to earn G points. When friends and family like your Glogs, repost them, “favorites” you, you earn points! Invite others to join Glogster and earn more points!

Still have questions?

Visit Glogster’s FAQ page for in depth answers to your burning questions!

How can Glogster be used in a foreign language classroom?

Students can create posters detailing endless information about a country of choice. Music, photography, graphics, and more can be added to truly represent the beauty of the chosen country and culture.

Students can embed personal stories and histories using their own recorded voice!

Students can incorporate aspects of the products, practices, and persepectives of cultures through posters that display literary themes, cultural objects, mannerisms, and more!

Students can research and share findings regarding fascinating music from any culture!

Cultural masterpieces can be created that demonstrate how the process of learning a language has impacted a student's life. They can incorporate their favorite foods, music, voice recordings, writing pieces, and more!

Other ideas: explaining a grammar concept, virtual field trips, travel diary, foods from abroad, portfolios, creatively displaying writing samples...The opportunities are endless!

Blog on using Glogster in the classroom: http://languagejourneys.blogspot.com/2010/09/glogster-in-foreign-language-classroom.html

Student work samples in several content areas: http://www.bedford.k12.ma.us/about-our-school/jgms-student-work.html

Glogster as an assessment tool: http://casls-nflrc.blogspot.com/2012/09/using-glogster-as-assessment-tool-in.html  

Glogster strategies: http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/teaching-with-glogster-using-30790.html

All information in this Wiki is taken from http://www.glogster.com/ or http://edu.glogster.com/ unless otherwise indicated.