TAGXEDO

Tagxedo is an online tool that is similar to Wordle that can be used by teachers and students to introduce terms or review vocabulary. A document or list of words can be pasted into the Tagxedo creator and produce a ‘word cloud’ that puts the words together in an image that may be relevant to the words themselves or the topic/content being addressed.

When using Tagxedo I learned that when pointing to a word that word becomes highlighted and larger, to see it more clearly. To keep words together, you are to use the ‘~’ key. In addition, if you have a list of words or a document in which you would like to make into a Tagxedo, you can cut and paste it into Tagxedo like the one you can for Wordle. I like the Respin option that is in Tagxedo, here you can change the colors, shape, and the theme of the document.

I plan to use Tagxedo when introducing new terminology in class before a chapter or unit. Students may use Wordle when collaborating in-group to generate ideas or as part of their presentation.