Presentation+Tools

=**There are many different types of Web 2.0 Presentation Tools. Presentation tools are visually appealing ways to represent information in a unique way. Presentation tools can be in different formats to increase student motivation. The presentation tool I chose to use is Glogster. Glogster is an interactive poster tool that allows for collaborative class projects that engages students in fun and creative activities. Teachers can add students to their Glogster account. When creating a Glog, students and teachers have the ability to use graphics, text, images, video, sounds, data, drawing tools, and background walls. Once the Glog has been created, the creator has the opportunity to print, link or embed the finished product. Students will really like creating a Glog. This is an activity that can be done independently or in groups of students. Students can have a lot of fun with this tool because it is engaging and allows to take information and present it in a unique way. Also, when presenting new information to students Glogster for teachers to use an interactive poster to engage students in the information. Cushman 2003 writes, "Just teaching, 'by the book' bores anybody, not only teenagers. Student interest increases when teachers find ways to bring the material alive" (p. 105). Bringing material to life shows students that it is worth something.** =  **Here is my Glogster Sample!** media type="custom" key="12815412"  **Some other Presentation Tools to try are posted to below. Simply click the picture to view the website!**

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