1. Dear teachers, The educational landscape is constantly changing…

2. …students need to thrive in a multimedia world….

3. …so change and create a 21st Century learning environment with…

4. A rapidly expanding network of teachers & students edu.glogster.com

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. Educational Glogs

8. Web 2.0 provides a expansive learning world “in which the Web is seen as a two-way medium, where people are both readers and writers. The main catalyst for this is social software, allowing communication and collaboration between two or more people”. Web 2.0 & New Possibilities for Education

9. The innovative characteristic of EDU 2.0 is a shift to educational social networking in the classroom and beyond. Teachers and students share Glogs; graphic elements, projects, and ideas. They are able to establish groups not only within a classroom or school but also within a state, region, or beyond and thus promote their work with a broad audience of educators and students. At the same time they are protected from inappropriate outside content because teachers securely administer accounts, groups and discussion boards. Glogster EDU 2.0

10. Inside your Virtual Classroom

11. 33% of online teens share their own creations online, such as artwork, photos, stories, or videos. 32% say that they have designed or worked on webpages or blogs for others, including groups to which they belong, friends or school assignments. Almost one in five internet-using teens (19%) say they remix content that they find online into their own artistic creations. All of the above figures are increasing - NOW is the time to broadly initiate the interactive program, Glogster. Students are now ready for new web 2.0 technology in the classroom

12. Examples of Teachers Glogs

13. School-safe elements & galleries Choose images and material from classroom-safe documents and files Select images and materials from Glogster.com’s comprehensive suite of resources Upload endless creative material from numerous sources such as text books, relevant photo galleries, reports/journals, desktop files, etc. Complete protection from content outside the virtual classroom environment. Private Glogs and student accounts How Glogster EDU Benefits Teachers

14. Teaching, learning, and assessment alternatives to achieve today’s school, district, and state requirements A multisensory element for more dynamic student portfolios Glogster is inclusive; a valuable teaching tool for all children who have diverse skills and needs. Excellent for differentiated instruction. Offers unique opportunities for assessment of student performance. How Glogster EDU Benefits Teachers

15. Reach up to 200 children in one online classroom Full email support from Glogster We help you set up the new initiatives & projects that you want to launch in your classrooms Comprehensive post-set-up support Your recommendations are taken very seriously and go straight to a customer service expert from our development team or educational panel How Glogster EDU Benefits Teachers

16. Amy James recommends Glogster EDU

17. Administrative master account Teachers create user names and passwords Fast, simple, non-technical set up Only one email address needed (submitted by teachers) Private or group projects Individual attention for students who need it Group attention for team learning & collaborative projects Teacher Benefits Future Enhancements

18. Interactive elements Discussion boards Online and email notifications Easy to embed into your wiki pages Glogster global multi-media library Glogster EDU will provide worldwide multimedia library which will serve as digital heritage, knowledge database and an inspirational platform for students and educators. Examples of school projects and experience sharing forum will provide support for creative and effective implementation of web 2.0 education methods. Teacher Benefits Future Enhancements

19. “The beauty of it is that I can design a fun-looking page, without having to know any code at all.” Diane Chen, Tennessee “Thank you for making your product available to educators like me. I am just awestruck at the beauty of your site and what it can do for student products.” Mary Setliff, Arizona “We are very pleased with the project and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun with it. Thanks so much for all your help in getting the project going.” Jody Duggan-Lay, NY “I am really keen on this site.” Michael Atkinson, Australia “I find that rather cool, and it shows me that what I am doing is really having an impact!” Chris Harris, NY “I am a teacher and we love Glogster. All our middle school kids are into it.” Lenva Shearing, New Zealand What teachers are saying:

20. Student Glog Examples…

21. A fun learning experience A new way to express creativity Private, secure, safe, monitored by teachers Motivates student’s desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested Integrates dynamic multisensory learning experience into traditionally text-oriented subjects Fosters teamwork and collaboration with classmates Initiates independently creative self expression Unlimited shelf life Facilitates positive student-teacher relationships by allowing both to explore Web 2.0 & learning concepts together Benefits To Students

22. “I love everything about Glogster!” “Glogging rocks!” “We’re crazy about Glogster” “Glogster is totally addictive... bring it on!” “I love making glogs at school!” “Glogster is the best site ever!! Don’t use imitations.” What students are saying...

23. Glogster in Blogosphere and on Your Wikis

25. Glogster is my new favorite thing! I created a cute new opening page for our library policies and procedures wiki in no time at all. Glogster is my new favorite thing! I created a cute new opening page for our library policies and procedures wiki in no time at all.

26. Glogster in Blogosphere and on Your Wikis

27. Glogster EDU is the leading creative outlet for kids Creating Historical Timelines with Glogster Glogster is a Great Homeschooling Tool 21st Century Learning Project Riverside Tide Goes Digital Three Cool Tools for Teaching Glog On Glogster EDU Step by Step Glogster EDU media buzz

28. Here is how to use it… Glogster EDU tutorial

29. Glogster is YOURS!!

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