Wordle

is a Web 2.0 application used to create a tag cloud or word cloud. These constructs are visual designs intended to represent the frequency and importance of words in a narrative or on a Website, Blog or for other posted material.

WORDLE can be used in all curricular areas and are great for promoting critical thinking skills in our students.

The Pros of using Wordle/word clouds

Wordle is free and no sign-up/sign-in is necessary to use the tool.
Wordle helps by summarizing/highlighting the keywords of a text.
It allows for a visual representation of a text.

The Cons of using Wordle/word clouds

Word clouds put emphasis on the popular information, that might not always be the useful/important information.
In some cases the visual effects of the tag cloud can bias the interpretation of the visualization.

MY WORDLE WALKTHROUGH Overview

MY WORDLE PRODUCT

Click here to see my Walkthrough Presentation

REFERENCE:

http://wiki.agroknow.gr/politics/index.php/