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Tagul is a free online word cloud generator. With Tagul no graphic design background is needed to create unique word clouds with ease.
 * What is the cool tool?**

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 * How do I use Tagul?**

I am a former use of wordle but after working with Tagul I think there are many benefits to using it over wordle and other word cloud generators. First, Tagul is much easier. Tagul does not require java, so there are no plugin software problems. Also there is an option to repeat words or to not repeat words. Word clouds can easily be shared, saved, and enhanced for later use.
 * What are the benefits of Tagul?**

I find that using word clouds in the classroom help students demonstrate their understanding of a topic or concept. Students can work individually or in small groups to generator word clouds that express their understanding. For examples I have used Tagul to create a visual of the main idea of story, character traits of a character, and properties of matter. I find that major benefit of Tagul is that is provides a visual with students using words and pictures. Also I like how it can be easily enhanced, so students can go back and add to their word cloud based on their learning.

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 * Here is an Example of a Tagul**

In a unit on character (RL.2.3) we defined character traits and talk about what is and isn't a character trait. As a class we created a Tagul to brainstorm a list of character feelings. . Then we brainstorm a list of character traits as a class to create a character trait word cloud. The process allowed students to share their knowledge and to work together to create a list that is more meaningful to them. With Tagul we were able to enhance the list after our read aloud.
 * How I used Tagul in my room? **

Next students completed an art project involving their own character traits. My second graders choose 10-15 words from our premade Tagul. I used the scroll over feature to englarge the text. Students jotted down their list on scratch paper then went to the computer lab to complete their Tagul. The student outcome was created a Tagul word cloud with character traits that best describe themseleves.

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 * Student Examples**

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 * Teacher Examples**

Other Teacher Examples/ Uses in the Classroom Source Putman @https://www.knewton.com/resources/blog/knerds/four-ways-to-use-tag-clouds-in-classroom-lessons/