WORD CLOUDS
A word cloud is a visual representation of word frequency in a large chunk of text. In the representation, the larger the word appears, the more frequent it was used throughout the text. It's a good way of seeing which words are used most often in a piece of writing.
Ten ways to use word clouds in the classroom -
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-methods-tips/58905-create-lesson-plans-using-wordle-web-technology/
A word cloud is a visual representation of word frequency in a large chunk of text. In the representation, the larger the word appears, the more frequent it was used throughout the text. It's a good way of seeing which words are used most often in a piece of writing.
Ten ways to use word clouds in the classroom -
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/teaching-methods-tips/58905-create-lesson-plans-using-wordle-web-technology/
Websites for creating word clouds -
ABCya
http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm From their website: ABCya.com word clouds for kids! A word cloud is a graphical representation of word frequency. Type or paste text into the box below and press the arrow button to view the word cloud generated. The appearance of a word cloud can be altered using the graphical buttons above the cloud. It is also easy to save and/or print the cloud by simply pressing a button. |
TAGXEDO
Tagxedo is a word cloud program. Type your list of words and the words are put into an image (ie: heart, Abraham Lincoln, and more. A download plug-in, Silverlight, is needed for it to work. |
WORDLE
Wordle is a site for creating “word clouds” from text. The word clouds give greater prominence to frequently used words. Various fonts, layouts and color schemes are available. The word You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends. How to create a Wordle - youtube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL5D9nz5aI Teaching with Wordle - http://teachingwithsoul.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/new-teacher-boot-camp-fall-re-boot-wordle-ntchat/ Wordle and other word clouds in the classroom - https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/fa/ICTFalkirkPrimaries/2010/07/08/wordle-wordclouds-in-the-classroom/ Word cloud makers that work like wordle - http://www.whiteboardblog.co.uk/2011/09/8-word-cloud-makers-for-teachers/ |