Glogster

As a tool for the classroom I don't see Glogster being of any particular value. I can certainly understand the novelty of the program and it is evident from a number of educational examples on the website that there is room to apply this to subject content. However, I forsee too many problems relating to students spending far too much time on making their poster 'look pretty' and not enough time exploring the content. Perhaps this could be a good way of presenting findings as somewhat of a reward or a fun activity once concepts are fully understood. I just think there are better ways to consolidate learning by more traditional methods, methods which do not offer so much scope for distraction. That being said all Learners learn differently, and although myself as a learner would resent such a task there are sure to be those who would embrace the creativie side of such a venture.

Additionally, I think many of these ICT's have more of a use in upper primary/lower secondary. I don't think students outside of these ranges would reap any particular benefit from these activities.