Wordy Word Clouds

Hi again! This new post is going to be on word clouds. 

 You may be thinking, "what are word clouds?" Well, word clouds are visual collections of data but instead uses words. So for example, the more specific a word appears in a source of data, the bigger and bolder the word becomes. So below is my example of my word cloud.If you look closely at the shape in which my word cloud is in, it is in the shape of an "e" because it signifies the world wide web. I purposely chose that image because this entire course is based on the use of technology which stems from the internet. I found it as a way to pay homage to technology because of course, the internet helps connect people together from different parts of the world. It is especially an essential component for a lot of the technology that is used today. 

The words that stand out in my word cloud are students, digital, learning and technology. I chose students because these are the individuals that will be taught about technology. Students are also becoming the new era so it is important that they are highlighted. They are going to be the ones to be learning about becoming digital learners and how to become digital citizens. 

The next word is digital. Digital is the core component of what this course is about and it is understanding the digital component that will help elevate and provide growth in the classroom. Digital is also showcasing a new way of doing things.

Learning is also very important in my word cloud. Learning is based off of teaching. Without learning or grasping a concept, teaching is pointless. Learning is acquiring knowledge and students who acquire new knowledge will be very beneficial to the world. By students learning, they will be able to go out and hopefully practice what they are taught. It is definitely a process but it comes from an educational stance and will allow students to grow and become diverse and mentally stimulated. 

Word clouds are great tools for teachers to use. It can help students improve and develop their vocabulary. It can be used as a method of self assessment. This helps students take responsibility for their learning. Not only are word clouds great visual tools but they can also be used as a way for teachers to get to know their students. It allows for bonding and seeing what your students are thinking or what they expect when given certain topics. There are many different ways to incorporate word clouds into the classroom. They are also just as easy to create. Try it out by clicking on word cloud, you will not be disappointed.