Word Cloud

Hopefully you have got yourself back into the swing of things after the March Break.  To help you here is something you might use in your class.  The above are examples of word clouds.  I posted previously about wordle, see November 22, 2012 by clicking here.  Tagxedo is another word cloud site that allows you to pick outlines to place your words in or to frame with (see above). To see their site click here. Some examples used in  a foods class are shown below.

Here is an example that I made using a list of award winning books we have in our school library.

Some other ways that are used in class are (thanks educatorstechnology.com):

Use word cloud tools to brain storm a topic or create a discussion either inside the class or online
Use them to teach vocabulary
Use them in reading activities to promote comprehension
Students can use them to feature important ideas from a  discussion or a video content
The entire class can use word clouds to react to a certain topic
Have students create word clouds that generate understanding of a concept, standards or vocabulary word.
Illustrate classroom thoughts or views using a word cloud to survey students.
Create a class word cloud that highlights class expectation
Post students first names to create a class or group word cloud
Bio for Students as an Introduction to Wordle/Tagxedo-"All About Me"
Create a marketable product to present and sell to the general market.
Create Job Descriptions/Responsibilities for Career Pathways
Vocabulary Words from their core subjects
Introduction to Resume and Job Interviewing Skills