Glogster Mentor Project

Hallie Bennett 

ED668: Leadership in Educational Technology 

University of Alaska Southeast

Rationale

Prepare students to become 21st century learners

Meet Alaska ELA and technology standards

Prepare students for the future

Spread the use of technology

Goal of the Project

› “I want to find creative ways to share information with my students while utilizing the technology that our school provides. I'm hoping to use Glogster to share background information in a creative way other than just a PowerPoint presentation. I think my students might like the "blog" format because it isn't something you typically see within the classroom. As my mentor, I am hoping the Hallie will share new technology programs and websites that she hears about or comes across” (Tabor, 2013).

Literature Review

Benefits of technology:› Active role in education› Higher levels of self-esteem and confidence› Build computer skills› Motivating, engaging & involvement› Differentiation› Preparing students for the future

Benefits of multimedia tools:› Better grasp of information› Reaching more students

Literature Review

Alaska ELA Standards› Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics,

images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information”

› “ Interpret information presented in diverse media”

› “Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different media”

(Department of Education & Early Development, 2012)

Literature Review

Technology Standards› Operate technology-based tools

› Understand the effect it has on individuals and society

› Use technology: In a responsible manner To locate, select, and manage information To explore ideas, solve problems, and derive meaning of

information To express and share ideas

(Department of Education & Early Development, 2013)

Cell phones Smart Boards Digital cameras Digital art programs iPads Neos Computers Software Websites

(Pashkeev, 2013)

Literature Review

Technology Tools

Literature Review

Glogster Interactive visual platform Text, audio, video, images, graphics,

drawings, and data Benefits for teachers and students:

› Motivating, engaging, creative› Assessment› Meets listening, speaking, writing & reading skills› Communication tool› Personal-based on students’ skills

("Web 2.0 teaching tools," 2009)

Participants

High School English Teacher

English Classes› 6-12 students› Freshman-Senior

(Yilmaz, 2012)

Methods

Weekly journals

Verbal poll

Observations

Survey

(Alencar, 2013)(Patienttalk, 2013)

Procedure

Step 1 (October 2nd): › Meet with teacher to discuss project

Step 2 (October 9th): › Introduce website:

http://www.slideshare.net/jmcgee/glog-on-presentation.

Step 3 (October 16th): › Show Glogster examples and how to create one

Step 4 (October 23): › Create a Glogster together

Procedure Step 5 (October 30):

› Time to play and explore Glogster

Step 6 (November 6th): › Check in with the individual

Step 7 (November 13th):› Continue to meet weekly

Step 8 (November 20th): › Wrap up the project

  Step 9: (November 27th):

› Analyze the project (feedback, weekly journals, data, etc.)

 

Results Positive Comments

› Liked the different media sources› Wants to continue using › Better able to understand information› Better able to relate to information

Increased motivation Students want to use Glogster Concerns

› Troubles saving work› Slow

Conclusion

GREAT experience

Rewarding

Continual use of Glogster

Continue to work together

Spread the use of Glogster

Observations

Survey Questions

Did you enjoy the use of Glogster in the classroom?

Why did you like Glogster?  When your teacher used Glogster was it easier for you

to understand the material that was being presented?

Would you like your teacher to continue using Glogster?

Would you like to use Glogster for a project?

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Yes, I liked when our teacher used Glogster to give us information. It was better than just seeing it on the Smart Board or whiteboard.”

“I like how our teacher used different sources, like videos, songs, text, and pictures to give us information.”

83%

17%

Do You Like Glogster?

YesNo

Weekly Journal Entry

Step 6 (November 6th): Check in with the individual after a week to see how she is doing.

The individual continues to use the Glogster program with ease and confidence. Data was collected to see how many students enjoyed the use of Glogster in the classroom. A poll was taken, with a simple yes or no, teacher-student response. A graph will be included in the final paper to show this. The only concern the teacher has had so far is problems with the website loading and saving the materials she has created. Internet speed could be the issue here.

Resources

Alencar, R. (2013, February 11). 2013 itsm industry survey. Retrieved from http://navvia.com/library/news/2013-itsm-industry-survey/

Department of Education & Early Development. (2012, June). Assessment, accountability and student information. Retrieved from http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/assessment/2012AKStandards.html

Department of Education & Early Development. (2013). Technology. Retrieved from http://www.educ.state.ak.us/contentstandards/Technology.html

Pashkeev, R. (2013). ipad 3. Retrieved from http://f-gadgets.com/ipad-3.html

Patienttalk. (2013). Are you planning to have a ‘flu jab this winter. please take our poll!. Retrieved from http://patienttalk.org/?tag=poll

Tabor, K. (2013, October 2). Interview by H.D Bennett []. Using glogster in the classroom.

Web 2.0 teaching tools. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.web2teachingtools.com

Yilmaz, B. (2012, September 4). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://byilmaz.edublogs.org/2012/04/09/my-learning-english-process/