Ok, to be honest, I really like this idea - I can see it used by students to figure out what the most important vocabulary words are or themes in a document....I might have them create these for a unit or units, but the interface, or useability of Wordle was just annoying. It took me awhile to figure out how to change the colors, how to make it what I wanted, and if you go away from the page by accident, you lose everything. Also, I tried to add the html code to my blog and it gives you this code after you finish so you can put it on a website or blog, but when I pasted the code the wordle bacame fuzzy. So I had to actually use my snipit tool to save it, then upload the image. Maybe there is an easier way, but I couldn't figure it out. So I'll have to think about this more. Maybe I create them? But then that loses the point.....hmm......
This reminds me a little of the Inspiration program...which is not free, I know, but you could do this sort of thing. I used it with my inclusion class to make word maps and such when we were reviewing for tests! Other than the "usability" issues it seems like this Wordle is pretty cool and I will have to check it out. Nice blog, btw! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erika! I can't wait to see all your resources!!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather. I made one from a primary source document. I can see using wordles for a homework assignment, maybe. I might ask the students to cut and paste a document (a portion of the Communist Manifesto, or the Fourteen Points...whatever)into wordle, and then write a discussion question for class the next day that would build on their "findings". Or maybe have them write a one paragraph response to what their wordle reveals... Something like that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! Yes, I like the idea of the discussion question based off of their findings!
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