Universidad Autnoma de Sinaloa

Centro de Estudios de Idiomas

B.A. in ELT


Mixed Mode

Leonel Ernesto Morales Carrasco

Educational Technology

Week 5
Task 2

Instructor: Carlos Ral Lpez Retiga
Aug-Dec 2014


Word Cloud

Advantages:
Grab learners attention
Easy to understand
Common words are used multiple times
Can be made and posted easily
Visually tie in with topic
More unique than traditional word list

Disadvantages:
Date can be difficult to comprehend
Not intended for topics which need more depth
Only repeats common words not the importance of the words
Must have higher level of language to use more vocabulary
Not all generators are free
Is better viewed with projector to make interactive than with printable sheets

Activity:
Teacher will show different verbs in different grammar tenses whether it being in the present or
past. Also the words will be mixed between irregular and regular verbs. Students will get to see the word
cloud for 1 minute then the teacher will remove the image. Students will then get another opportunity
of a fresh new minute to do the same. Students practice using words they wrote down in complete
sentences. Teacher rewards student with most words and best sentences.

Link:
https://tagul.com/show/prhtk3iyb4j3/Cloud%201