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Timeline

Timeline is an online flash-based tool from readwritethink that allows users to create their own timeline or schedule with relative ease. It allows students to clearly demonstrate what they have learned about the subject matter and presents the material in an easy-to-follow, chronological manner that really ensures that the students understand what they have studied. Note: Flash Player is required to use Timeline.

Timeline requires no registration or log in, so the user is not forced to forfeit any personal information in order to use the application, which is ideal for many. However, it is not great in terms of accessibility. For example users with visual impairments would have a very difficult time operating the tool in terms of selecting their desired preferences and denoting which parts of the timeline they want to add to. Other than this drawback, the overall ease of use is commendable.

It is extremely basic and to the point, and doesn’t have any extra bells and whistles in terms of customization. This could be seen as a disadvantage, but when used in the classroom, it will encourage students to focus on the actual content rather than spending too much time on making it visually appealing. This focus on content really emphasizes Timeline’s effective use as a knowledge-centered tool.

Learning Activities

Biology

Illustrate the different stages of growth that a particular plant species cycles through.
Depict the different stages of an certain animal’s life from birth to death.
Illustrate the different stages of cell growth.

History

Illustrate the evolution of humankind that led up to the homo sapiens of today.
Narrate the key events of an important historical figure’s life.
Illustrate the progression of related events leading up to and/or occurring during a war or governmental change.

Geography

Depict the formation of the earth’s surface as we know it today, beginning from Pangea.

Literature

Summarize and order a work’s key events (maybe one with more than one main characters or a plot that jumps back and forth in time so as to make the chronology of the events clearer)
Illustrate the changes of a certain character and the events that contribute to these changes as a plot progresses

How to Use Timeline

Go to Timeline.
Enter the name you wish the timeline to appear under and the name of your project.
Click “Start”.
To add to the timeline, simply click the place on the line that you wish to add an event to.
Create a header label such as a specific date or major event and a short description if you want to. You also have the option of uploading an image to go with it. You can drag the text box and point on the timeline to wherever you want it.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for as many items as you would like your timeline to have.
Once you are done, hit “Finish”. You can look over your finished project and save it if you wish. You also have the option to print or email the project.

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