Glogster
What is Glogster?
Glogster
is an online tool that you can create interactive posters that can
include images, graphics, audio and videos. You can work alone or
collaborate with peers. The finished work can be published on the
glogster site or you could embed it on your class/school website, wiki
or blog!
How could Glogster be used in the classroom?
Glogs
are an engaging way to share new content with learners. They can be
used to "flip" the classroom or during an in class demonstration. For
learners they offer a creative way to show evidence of learning. The
interface is easy to maneuver and fun to personalize.
Rubric
EDU 568 Communication Tool Rubric Group 4 | |||||
Characteristics | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Score |
Purpose | I can communicate with a global audience. | I can communicate with a select audience. | I can give information to a global audience but can not receive feedback. | I can give information to a select audience. | 4 |
Usability and Navigation | I can easily navigate the tool the tool is very intuitive. | With a little practice the tool is easy to navigate. | The tool can be used and navigated with assistance. | Very hard to use even with practice. | 4 |
Appropriateness | The communication tool is appropriate for all 5 age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners | The communication tool is appropriate for 4 of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners | The communication tool is appropriate for 3 of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners | The communication tool is appropriate for 1-2 of the age levels included: Early Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School and Adult Learners | 3 |
Help/Support | Support is readily available to guide you through using the tool. | Support can be found if searched for, but is not instantaneous. | Support is limited. | There is no support. | 4 |
Information Sharing | The tool allows users to link to other sites such as Facebook, Twitter & Blogs and compresses URLs into shortened links (bitly). | The tool allows users to link to other sites such as Facebook, Twitter & Blogs. | The tool only allows limited links to other sites. | The tool does not allow linking to other sites. | 3 |
Safety/Monitoring | Allows monitoring & editing by teacher/gatekeeper. | Allows teacher monitoring but limited editing. | Allows teacher monitoring but no editing capabilities. | No ability for teacher to monitor or edit. | 4 |
Cost | Unlimited free accounts for students, staff & parents. Unlimited cloud storage. | Some options are free or cost is minimal. | Minimal fee for all accounts. | Annual fee. | 1 |
Design | The communication tool meets all of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | The communication tool meets 3 of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | The communication tool meets 2 of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing.. | The communication tool meets 1 or none of the criteria listed: It is neat and organized, simple and not overstuffed,the background does not interfere with the text, and the layout is visually appealing. | 4 |
Accessability | I can access the tool from any device, does not require an application, and fast instant notification of communication. | I can access the tool from most common devices, may require an application to be downloaded and receive notifications if the application is open. | I can access the tool from only one kind of device, application is required to be downloaded, and only can receive notifications if application is open and refreshed. | I can access the tool form only one kind of device and it is glitchy. It requires an application to be downloaded, no notifications or inconsistent. | 4 |
Total: 31 |
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