Wordle

Here’s another sample of one of my web 2.0 tech tools that I used in my education course. Wordles are a really cool resource for all kinds of teachers no matter the subject. Personally, I used it for a writing lesson, where students can choose a season of the year they really enjoy. Once they have chosen a season, they will then brainstorm and create a list of all the possible words that signify or resemble anything about the season. With this completed list, students can then create a short story using the main words that appear on the wordle. This can be a short story, a favorite memory, or whatever they would like to write about.

Similar to my previous post, this tech tool was really simple to use. All that is needed is a list of words, a few sentences, or even a paragraph of writing to get you started. Once you have added the writing or words, users can change colors and customize the appearance of the wordle which can be really fun. I know that any student would find this to be a really fun activity. Moreover, I have personally seen Wordles used in the past with great success. So, next time you’re planning a writing assignment or want something fun and easy to do, make a Wordle! This is my wordle I made on my favorite season of the year, fall. Try it out!

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