I spent some time discovering some really exciting web tools that is great for engaging both students and teachers in literacy learning. As I discovered these new web tools, I have been highly intentional and purposeful in the way that we use them in our teaching. It’s not about just using a 2.0 tool because it’s cool and flashy. I really spend time thinking about how each particular tool may strengthen our teaching and make it easier for students to grasp the concepts we are presenting.
Wordle creates a “word cloud” that helps to interpret the meaning of the words by assigning font size according to how frequently the word appears in a text or is typed into the Wordle text box. We have used Wordle for brainstorming and as a reflection tool at the end of a professional development session. Below is a Wordle that I created from the poem that’s on my blog. www.wordle.net
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Now this is a Web 2.0 tool I believe would be highly beneficial for my music students. I sometimes have an issue with only placing them on a performance based curriculum, but there are several hundred words thats constantly used for understanding and grasping all aspects of music! I could place those words within a web 2.0 tool and allow them to access resources online which would enhance their motivation for that particular learning process! Thanks for sharing!!!!
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