Wordle is an online tool for creating word clouds from passages of text. The more frequently a word appears in the text, the larger it shows up in the word cloud.

Uses of Wordle in the classroom

• Can be used teaching vocabulary.
• Can be used as a previewing/introduction activity in all content area - KWL activity for students.
• Can be used to review learned concept - teacher can create wordle for a lesson and have student guess the wordle.
• Can be used to create character traits or historical figure character trait.
• Can be used as a reflection tool.

Advantages of Using Wordle:

• It's a free educational tool, no need to open any account.
• Allow teachers to incorporate technology in learning text.
• Super easy to use.
• Has the option to customize fonts, color, layout.
• Can be used for different activities in the classroom to create meaningful projects (as shown above)
• Can be used to decorate room as well.

Disadvantages of Wordle:

• Internet connection required.
• Students can misuse wordle by using inappropriate languages so guidelines should be discussed and taught before having students use them.
• Cannot save your wordle directly as an image

How to use wordle:

First, go to wordle.com

Then press the create button to begin process.

You may begin typing your text or you can copy and paste a text of your choice in the box.

Once text is typed or pasted, click go.

Below is my created wordle for Declaration of Independence: