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How To Turn Words Into Graphic Communication The simple idea of using words as communication is taken to a new level by using this simple tool called Wordle . Enter your text, select Go and you instantly produce a graphic representation that’s pleasing and interesting. Hit the Randomize button for even more fun. We love this tool for its simplicity and versatility in the classroom. Ideas for use: Collaborate as a class to discuss trends and themes. Write goals for the year and display them visually. Create art from a student’s poem. Compare Presidential speeches to show trends in national sentiment. Create chapter summaries. Decorate your classroom with a story created by the class. The ideas for information visualization are endless and I’m sure you’ve already thought of a great way you can use this in your classroom. Here are a few examples we found on the site. US Constitution Barack Obama Inaugural Address Vocabulary List So far in Trig this year… Goals for