Word+Clouds

Check out these links to see the different Web 2.0 Tools that create Word Clouds: []

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One of the most popular sites = Wordle [] How to use Wordle YouTube video - []

Step 1 – Write your words in a Microsoft Word document The more you write a word, the more prominent it will be in Wordle. Keep phrases together by putting a tilde ~ in between them, do not use any spaces. Step 2 – Copy your text Step 3 – Go to the Wordle site [] Step 4 – Click on Create your own Step 5 – Paste your text in the box provided and click Go Step 6 – Format to your liking, Select a Font, Change Colors by clicking on Color menu and go to Custom Palette and then to Edit Custom Palette to select your own colors or click on Randomize until you see a style you like. Step 7 – To Print, Click on the Print button, put a check in the box that says “Always allow this applet to access the printer, and then click OK. Then go to Print again and your Wordle will print. Note: you cannot save a Wordle, except to do a print screen of it, like the example above.

In-Class Assignment - follow the directions above and create your own Wordle (completed during the first class)