 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Glogster
Common Sense Media says
Creative social site tainted by some bad apples.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that a "glog" is a digital poster that can contain text, photos, videos, and sound. Users can make their glogs private or public. Teens have to register to use the social aspects of the site, like adding friends and posting comments. Despite being prohibited by the terms of use, the site contains some nudity and a considerable amount of hate speech. There are also some heavy topics, such as rape, suicide, and war.
What's it about?
A social site centered on self-expression, GLOGSTER allows users to create "glogs" -- online posters that contain text, images, and multimedia elements. "Glogsters" can upload their own photos and graphics or use an array of elements provided by the site. Registered users can also post comments, rate glogs, and add friends. The site awards "G points" to users for creating glogs, inviting friends, and embedding a glog in an online profile.
Is it any good?
Visually appealing and easy to use, Glogster is a fun mash-up of blogging, social networking, and publishing. For inspiration, browse the "best glogs" or "top glogs" and prepare to be impressed by some super-creative multimedia efforts. Unfortunately, some users think "self-expression" is a license to use the "N" word and post other hateful content. Glogster would earn an extra star if the administrators were more vigilant about keeping the site a safe space -- asking users to flag inappropriate content doesn't seem to be working.
Online interaction: Registered users can message and friend each other or click on a link to become a fan of another user. While plenty of the interaction on the site is positive, some isn't. Language filters don't screen words like "sh*t," which appear instantly in comment posts. Images that are uploaded to use in Glog design also aren't screened.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to use this site in a safe, creative way. What information is OK to include in your glog, and what's off limits? Which glogs do you like, and why? What would you do if you saw a glog that had racist or homophobic content? How do you deal with hateful people in real life?
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Saftey Issues???
HMM. I just checked this site out and I wasn't blown away. It doesn't look very safe, someone could easily pose as a teenager and create and account. While the graphic images look awesome. There isn't any real point to the site. I'd rather be on Facebook, it just doesn't feel safe.
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I use glogster for education edu.glogster*
My son was assigned a math project using glogster. He had to create a glog about a particular topic they had studied and then present his glog to the class. I was intrigued and decided to use glogster for my students.
As a teacher, I can assign a "safe" glogster login, teach the students how to use it safely, and provide parameters within which they can create a glog. My students are very motivated and cannot wait to work on their glogs each day.
This is a wonderful educational tool, but like everything else, requires that adults TEACH the children appropriate use and safety concerns before they start activate their accounts.
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hate glogster
do u know glogster hacks and sells your photos and pretends to be your age to get you to express yourself sexually
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My eldest LOVES the multimedia aspect of this site. She has used it to do school projects (we print out the page like a poster and also give the teacher a link). However, there is just too much inappropriate content on here. I don't want my daughter looking at the dark, depressing ("emo") content created by some users and then there are all the over sexualized profile pics, some of young girls. We had an incident a couple weeks ago when I looked at her friends list and found some iffy stuff. We've since shut down her account.
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cool
it's an okay site. it didn't "wow" me but it was alright.
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Very Cool!
I loved it because you can do what ever you want and let people know about you. I sugest getting a parents permission before going on. Other then that, have fun.
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I can't believe that this is being introduced in the school system.
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When I saw this in the recommendations for social networking sites other than facebook I was glad to see that the age rating was 13+ because it would mean I could check it out.
I did and it definitely didn't come across as a very suitable website. It doesn't seem that safe and as mentioned in the comments below it seems that anybody could create an account. I suppose it is good that you are able express yourself when you make a glog (poster thing) but some of them don't seem appropriate at all for people of my age.
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Kid, 12 years old
June 3, 2010
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great for teens but not so much for tweens
Its ok. It could b alot better. it has 2 much bleh! And seriously cristina0767 off for 17! you are so weird!
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