Web-based Time Lines

A common learning activity in our social studies classrooms is the creation of a time line. Time lines help students to frame an event or concept in terms of chronological events.

I think we've all been asked to create one at some time in our education.

A very simple tool that I'd like to share is CircaVie.

Like many sites it requires a free account. This particular service requires an AIM account. This could be problematic for some schools who filter tightly.

The time line creator is really rather easy. It allows one to populate the time line with Flickr photos (or any online photo for that matter.) Remember to cite properly! Text entries can become events. Even YouTube videos can be included.

It would make an outstanding project for students to create a CLASS time line where each group populates a series of major events complete with photos and videos. WOW!

When the time line is complete, in true Web 2.0 fashion you may share your new resource by embedding into your wiki or blog. See a non-sense sample below. Be sure to use the <<>> buttons to move horizontally.