I really enjoyed using this site. It was fun, quick and easy. How fantastic would it be for creating 'word walls' in a classroom? Alternatively, students could construct their own works, utilising specific words. These might be subject specific words such as 'new' words at the start of a science unit, for which the students must come to know and make meaning for. This would be useful as a tool for developing vocabulary as students would have their own custom made record for reference.
Another application may be as a 'response' to a particular piece of literature or art or song or even an event. Students may be asked to reflect on this and then respond by listing all the words that this reflection evokes. As a personal response to stimuli, the changes students can make to individualise their word art (layout, font, colour) allow students a degree of creativity which may enhance their work. I have created a piece of word art using words that may suit a unit on biodiversity. See it here.
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Thanks for this idea - I have seen it used to point out the differences between different levels of qualification and it was a great visual - much better than just a statement! You had some nice starting ideas to use it though. Thanks
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