Wordle allows students to see key ideas in a creative format.
Advantages is that is allows interesting eye catching text patterns.
It also breaks down the text into prioritized sizes for easier identification.
Disadvantages is that it does not allow students to perform the analysis of priorities and it is also limited to the text provide.

Wordle runs with Java. Be sure that Java is downloaded and activated before using. Additionally, Wordle runs better with Firefox or Safari.

1.      Access Wordle site via wordle.net

2.      Click on the create tab

3.      Paste or type your desired text into the space provided or paste the url into space provided

4.      Click “submit” and wait for the program to create a wordle cloud

5.      When the text is completed save the text as a png