Word Clouds

I have never created a word cloud before, and enjoyed using Wordle.  I choose to create my word cloud on reading.  It is a shame that you can not add words to Wordle without creating a whole new word cloud.  I'm sure I'll continue to think of new words.   I'd like to use this for vocabulary lessons in my classroom.  It would be fun to have students generate word lists for different holidays, or in response to books they've read.  I found Wordle easy to use, and the frequently asked questions page helpful.  From the FAQ I learned how to make some words bigger than others, I also learned how to keep phrases together.  It was fun to play with fonts and color, but in the end I liked the look of my Wordle that automatically generated. 
ISTE/NETS:
1a.promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.  Requiring students to use Wordle as part of a reader response activity or vocabulary lesson would promote creative and innovative thinking.
3c.communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. Using Wordle and word clouds is a great way to communicate effectively.
2 d.provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.  Word clouds would be a fun way to assess students on spelling words or unit concepts.