NOT ON THE LIST IN 2020
Wordle lets you generate word clouds from text that you provide. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and colour schemes.
Website: wordle.net
Cost: Free.
Availability: Online
Overall rankings in the 14 surveys: 2007-2020
2020: – | 2019: – | 2018: 149 | 2017: 140 | 2016: 111 | 2015: 96 | 2014: 73 |
2013: 73 | 2012: 79 | 2011: 39 | 2010: 33 | 2009: 30 | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments from some of those that selected Wordle as one of their top tools
“For creating attractive slides show key words as well as relative importance of each. Colourful. Flexible. Easy to use.” John Thompson, University/College teacher, Canada, 2016
“Using Wordle is a great way to see the major themes and ideas in an article.” 2015
“a creative way for students to brainstorm and synthesize” Diane Lowery 2014