Wordle allows the user to enter several words, then Wordle
creates a “word cloud” using those words. Basically, it’s word art. The art
created can be edited to use different fonts, colors, shapes, etc., and then
can be printed out or shared with others. It is free and very easy to use.
I could see using this with older elementary school
students, or middle and high school students, to come up with lists about
certain things that could help students who remember visual information better
than hearing the information. For example, it could be used in an English class
in which a book is being read. The class could come up with character names and
words that have to do with the book, and put them into a Wordle. It’s a fun way
to organize the information. I could see using it with younger students to come
up with fun ways of labeling (i.e., thinking of things that start with the
letter A or coming up with things that are red).
I would absolutely use Wordle with students and recommend it
to others. It’s free, it’s really easy, and it’s really fun. I think it is
useful for all ages and that both kids and teachers would enjoy it.
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