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ERIC Number: EJ859418
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul-1
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0362-8930
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It's a Mad, Mad Wordle: For a New Take on Text, Try This Fun Word Cloud Generator
Foote, Carolyn
School Library Journal, v55 n7 p32-34 Jul 2009
Nation. New. Common. Generation. These are among the most frequently used words spoken by President Barack Obama in his January 2009 inauguration speech as seen in a fascinating visual display called a Wordle. Educators, too, can harness the power of Wordle to enhance learning. Imagine providing students with a whole new perspective on information, revealing key concepts and patterns previously unseen, all using this simple tool. In this article, the author shares how Wordle can be used in the library or classroom.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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