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**Web 2.0 Tool:** Wordle

**Introduction: **

Wordle is a Web 2.0 tool that uses words to create text images. By using different fonts, colors, and layouts, you are able to create a one of a kind work. The more times that a word is entered into the textbox, the more prominent that specific word will become on the final product. This tool allows students, teachers, people, the ability to create different visuals than just the average paper and pencil word art. It allows the use of creative ability when choosing different formatting options and layouts.

**Why this tool? **

I chose this tool because I think it is a neat tool for students to express themselves and their assignments in words. I have seen this tool used and students seem to really enjoy it. I have seen it used at the High School level to show what students have learned from a semester of being a student-helper. I have also seen it used by ELL students. At both levels the students worked well and had very few issues. Overall I think that this tool just breaks up some monotony of "typical" classroom work. While allowing students to work online they are learning and creating great visuals to use in the classroom.

**Classroom Use: **

Wordle can be used in the classroom for many different purposes. This tool can be used for working on vocab words. In this sense, students could choose a vocabulary word and find different synonyms for that word and create their very own Worlds. This could also be used to show different character traits for characters in readings completed for class. Anything that students could describe in words, they can create a Wordle for. This Web 2.0 tool is easy to use and would be easy to use and most levels of education. What a great way to add a little pizazz to your classroom, while making your student excited to use a new tool!

**Example: **

Click here to view the Math Wordle that I created. This particular Wordle took me approximately 5-7 minutes to create. I chose all of my words, viewed the Wordle, then went back and added some words a few more times so that they would be more prominent. I was very happy with my end product. There are also various other examples on the site to take a look at if interested. More examples of Wordles can be found if you image search "wordle" in any search engine.

****What are your thoughts on Wordle?? ****

Wordle Photo Credit: http://www.wordle.net/