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Wordle is a creative tool for generating visually appealing word clouds. It can be used for a variety of applications including T-shirts, business cards, brochures, school projects, and signage. To create your own word cloud, simply visit www.wordle.net, click on "Create," and input the words you want. The size of the words will depend on how often you type them in. Libraries can also benefit from Wordle for signage, catalog search hints, and collection evaluation. Explore the endless possibilities with Wordle!
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Technology tool training: Wordle
What is Wordle? • Word clouds • Creative Commons
What can Wordle be used for? • T-shirts • Business cards • Brochures • School projects • Work • Signage
How to create a word cloud Go to www.wordle.net Click on Create, 2nd tab on the top
How to create a word cloud Go to www.wordle.net Click on Create, 2nd tab on the top Put in various words in the box. The bigger you want the word, the more times you type it. Click Go.
How to create a word cloud Go to www.wordle.net Click on Create, 2nd tab on the top Put in various words in the box. The bigger you want the word, the more times you type it. Click Go You get your word cloud
How to create a word cloud Go to www.wordle.net Click on Create, 2nd tab on the top Put in various words in the box. The bigger you want the word, the more times you type it. Click Go You get your word cloud Formatted word cloud
How can libraries use Wordle? • Signage • Catalog search hints • On the wall • In the catalog search • Evaluate collection
Reference • Feinberg, J. (2009). www.wordle.net.