Post students first names to create a class or group word cloud. Have students come up with a set of student norms for class or project. These can be collected using Google Forms or Write with Me. Have students use phases to enter needs to know for upcoming learning, or reflections on what they have learned.
Favorite university, pro team, singer, etc.Ĭreate a class word cloud that highlights class expectation. Illustrate classroom thoughts or views using a word cloud to survey students. Have students create word clouds that generate understanding of a concept, standards or vocabulary word. In order to capture student words, have them digitally input them using the Web 2.0 tools Write with Me or Google Forms.
Using advanced tools, they could rank them or color code them.Įntire class creates a word cloud in reaction to a topic. Individual comes up with 20-30 descriptive words and then makes a word cloud. Using advanced tools, they could rank them or color code them.Įach student creates a word cloud in reflection from a discussion, an idea, a reading, or video. Students work in groups to come up with 20-30 descriptive words and then make a word cloud.
This could be in reaction to a discussion, an idea, a reading, or video. Try to create it so that a question of inquiry can be used.Ĭreate a group word cloud of the entire class or sub groups in the class. Use a word cloud to create a discussion either in class or posted on the web for a discussion forum. You may wish to turn off common words.Ĭopy and paste a reading from the web into a word cloud. Paste a reading from your text into a word cloud. This could also be part of your entire course outline used at the beginning of a course. Put your lesson plan into a word cloud to create a word cloud of what you will be learning about. Now, let’s explore those word clouds! All Subjects By the way… do you have an idea I have not listed? Then just take a moment and leave a comment or email me at I thank you in advance. You should also check your district AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). Make sure your students practice proper digital citizenship and privacy. Keep in mind that word clouds are a Web 2.0 tool. Also, keep in mind that Tagxedo and Tagul are great alternatives to Wordle. While I call it advanced, it is also necessary to know in order to get the most out of word clouds in the classroom. If using Wordle, just put a tilde (~)between them. One example of an advanced feature includes putting multiple words together in a word cloud. In order to better understand some of the advanced uses I suggest you may wish to read my past post entitled, 12 Valuable Wordle Tips You Must Read. These ideas include practices shared with me, various readings, and a lot of my own brainstorming. I know this will be an article you wish to share with others. I have tried to include a multitude of subject areas. Word clouds also provide an easy way for teachers who are just getting started using web technology in the classroom. Once again, I am amazed every time I talk to groups and find out so many educators have not used word clouds to their fullest extent with their students.