"There are many ways to use Wordle in the classroom! I have used it to generate a word cloud showing what a topic was about and it can be used for vocabulary word generation. This website…"
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Wordle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ada Todd Nov 7, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I recently stumbled upon Wordle.net. Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. These clouds look like artwork and make the most frequently listed words in your provided…Continue
Wordle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Birch Oct 11, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Wordle.net is a tool that can be used to create "word clouds." You provide the site with a list of words and the words that are listed most frequently appear largest in a collage of the provided…Continue
iPads in the Classroom
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chloe Lyn Jenkins Sep 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I have seen iPads used in kindergarten and first grade classrooms to supplement math centers. I think that this is a great idea because certain apps allow students to practice specific math skills…Continue
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Michelle Birch replied to Kayla Towers's discussion Wordle"There is another great word cloud site that you should check out. Tagxedo.com allows you to incorporate your words into images. We use this at Pace University (New York) for students to use on their e-Portfolios (online, electronic…"
Colleen Young replied to Kayla Towers's discussion Wordle"Wordle is excellent and has been around a while - as have some other word cloud generators.
My own bookmarked links here"
Chloe Lyn Jenkins replied to Kayla Towers's discussion iPads in the Classroom"Do you think iPads would futhur help diminish childrens ability to write in this day and age? I do think the iPad would be very useful, but i'm not sure in kindergartners should be using them at such a young age."
"1. Go to the Windows button.2. Click on All Programs.
3. Click on Accessories.
4. Click on Snipping Tool.
5. Use the icon to make a box around the area you wish to clip.
6. Save your image.
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samuel henry duncan replied to Kayla Towers's discussion iPads in the Classroom" Ipads allow for individual student creativity and critical thinking skills. For example, students can create their own online profiles. They can also find links to external sites, photos and videos which they can use…"
iPads in the Classroom
I have seen iPads used in kindergarten and first grade classrooms to supplement math centers. I think that this is a great idea because certain apps allow students to practice specific math skills while using popular technology. This allows students to receive immediate feedback on problems they solve.See More
"I have seen iPads used for math centers. There are educational apps that allow students to practice specific math skills while using technology. This allows students to receive immediate feedback on problems they solve."
"Thanks for attaching these YouTube videos! They were helpful and easy to understand!"
"I have used the "clickers" before and agree that they are useful for benchmark testing!
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