Saturday, November 29, 2014

Educational Value of Worlde

Wordle is an online tool that can be a great asset for teachers!  I have used Wordle in my own classroom and have a few tips.  For some reason, Java does not like Chrome, so I use Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer.  Wordle allows you to type in any set of words and create a custom word collage using the words.  
The Wordle above relates to special education advocacy by students in special education.  If you are looking for some ideas on how to use Wordle, I have brainstormed the following ideas:  

  • Have students use Wordle to practice their vocabulary words (students can type synonyms of the word being studied and use it to remember the meanings).
  • Have students describe a character or setting in their studies of a novel.
  • Have students write words that describe themselves as a getting to know you activity.
  • Put all of the math vocabulary for a unit on a Wordle and have students cross out the words as they learn them during the unit.
Wordle can be accessed by visting: http://www.wordle.net

Tuesday, November 25, 2014