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:

  1. Collaborate as a class to discuss trends and themes.
  2. Write goals for the year and display them visually.
  3. Create art from a student’s poem.
  4. Compare Presidential speeches to show trends in national sentiment.
  5. Create chapter summaries.
  6. 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.

  1. US Constitution
  2. Barack Obama Inaugural Address
  3. Vocabulary List
  4. So far in Trig this year…
  5. Goals for school

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

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