OK so it's probably fun for some to create using Glogster, I added a few animated tools and then deleted them. I have a feeling that I have been unable to create this before now as many people were trying to access it (CQU students) or maybe I had too much open and slowed my processing speed down. How else can I multi-task if I don't have at least 25 tabs open. Glogster is not a tool I would use in the classroom unless I felt it absolutely necessary for a particular task. Glogster was also way too busy for my liking and there was not many areas to personalise. I found many users in a forum were not happy with the length of time it took to upload photos. Yah! whoo!, I am not alone.
PowerPoint has the same sort of functions but with an infinite number more options, I don't have to open an account to use it, I do not receive incentives to upgrade and part with money. PowerPoint is also private, I don't have to share unless I choose to. At the current time with privacy laws especially in education, I have a growing concern for the continued expectation to register with many tools, giving away personal information and all the while becoming more complacent in doing so. Different password for everything, I don't think so. Am I starting to sound cynical. PowerPoint is also a blank canvas that allows for many styles of creation, learning and teaching.
PowerPoints can be created to help students with inquiry based learning in many learning areas. Students themselves can create PowerPoints to present research and ideas to peers. Finally PowerPoints can be used to help students in literacy, follow a story on an interactive whiteboard, write a recount, view snippets, the list is endless.
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