A component of the Cognitive learning theory would be to explain how the use of technology can allow students to discover and apply concepts that can be learned through experimentation on a digital level and manipulated with technology tools . For example, Glogster is an interactive multimedia image which looks like a poster, but readers can interact with the content. The user inserts text, images, photos, audio, videos, special effects and other elements into their glogs to generate a multimedia online creation. Very similar to concept mapping, Glogster allows students to take an idea and grow it into an interactive web design. Otherwise, instead of using a poster board for a project, students can be given the opportunity to create an interactive computer poster on a topic. Wiki’s, blog’s, and pod casts are just a few examples of how technology can be used to bring our classroom into the 21st century.
Glogster Example: this is an example that a student created while studying the elements of the periodic table - just click on the words...
Glogster Example: this is an example that a student created while studying the elements of the periodic table - just click on the words...
Pretty cool, huh?
Thanks for information about gloster, I am doing a multi-genre project with my Environmental Science class, and this would be a great tool as a genre. This concept does fit so well with the Cognitive learning theory and it incorporates technology at the same time. Thanks for a great post!
ReplyDelete-Angela DeLisio
Angela, It is really fun and the students love it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great tool. In fact, I was just wondering if I could find something like this for a presentation that I wanted the students to do later this year. I'm going to point them toward glogster.com. Thanks! It really goes into multiple parts of the cognitive theory: visuals, networking information, elaboration, and you could probably incorporate an episodic experience through a link. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteJohna,
ReplyDeleteGreat poster! I have used Glogster with my students. I am always amazed at their creativity. How lucky are we to be teachers at such a time! Technology has made my job so much easier.