Easy to use but be cautious using with students
Community Review for Smore
My Take
I would probably use Glogster if my school had a premium educator account. If you have iPads, you can use the flyer in Pages, as well. The limitations of this tool far out weights its benefit in the classroom. If you just want to create exciting flyers to email home to families, then I would certainly recommend this tool. But not for student-driven work.
How I Use It
Be sure to check the usage requirements because although they show 1st graders using the tool, it is intended for users aged 13 and up. Also, you need to be clear about using advanced privacy settings. We are finding this is better use with teachers and high school students. There is no filter to keep students from inappropriate and non-educational flyers. A simple flyer web tool can be a great infographic for students and teachers, and I can certainly see multiple uses in all curricular areas. However, the lack of appropriate filters and usage age limits will make a good teacher look further to tools such as Glogster and Easel.ly.
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