Tagxedo
http://www.tagxedo.com/ is a useful web 2.0 tool that allows people to create word clouds in many different shapes. You are able to customize many aspects of the word cloud, such as, font, theme, color, orientation and the shapes. Larger words stress more importance and can be a good way of showing meaning.
Teachers could use this in the classroom by showing an interesting way to present creative thinking. Teachers could have students create a word cloud on tagxedo on a certain topic, such as the cold war and have them create a list of words that emphasize it. This could help students who struggle with creative thinking create a detailed study guide to refer back too.
Tagxedo has no limitations in its terms of service.
