Timelines using TimeToast

.... Many of you already include timeline projects/assignments so here is a way to liven it up: http://www.timetoast.com/. The project can be done outside of classtime as would a traditional timeline assignment. Or you may consider it better than powerpoint to support you in teaching.

Please think about where a timeline project could fit in your class, or consider replacing an existing paper/poster timeline with this modern alternative. Students can be assigned biographies, scientific discoveries, wars/crusades, the works of an artist, political leaders, historical or religious events, etc. Once done, the links to the timelines can be posted on your class page for the other students to view, study and learn from.

Why is it different from posterboard/paper?
TimeToast appeals to visual learners, the creative side of girls and is more appealing than poster
board to this generation. And posterboard is not interactive... you don't actively explore it. And when you are limited to what's on paper, you can't quickly access more details or video for a rich learning experience.

How do students make a TimeToast timeline?
The student enters dates with descriptions, and can include a link or an image with it. The link can take you to further information or to a YouTube video.... the image can be from Google Earth, a personal photo, or one found online. The program then creates a timeline as an interactive web page, where you click on dates to read more, view images or link to more info.

I'll be happy to introduce it to your students and it would only take a few minutes. They can do it on their own and email you the link when done.

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