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 school
So leave a comment and share your ideas of how you and your students will use Wordle.
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