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Friday 15 April 2011

Digital Tool: Online Timeline

Check out my timeline created on Dipity - a simple and basic timeline of important events in my life.
http://www.dipity.com/emkdod/My-Life/

The program used, Dipity, was really easy to learn. Although my example is very basic, being a trial, the possibility of developing a detailed timeline is very realistic. As part of a lesson, this program can become a vital part of a learning experience when investigating topic areas that involve time development for example growth of a plant, or in the history of a sport. Within the timeline, images, text and video can be included to organise content according to date and time, making it engaging and interactive. 
Plus
- interactive and visually engaging
- fun
- easy
- can explore other timelines created
- improves visual literacy
- create, share, and collaborate
- integrate video, audio, images, text, and links
Minus
- can only be used effectively for specific contexts
- requires payment for advanced version
- no privacy settings so anyone can see your created timeline
- safety consideration for personal timelines
Interesting
- opportunity for collaboration
- a wide range of topics have already been investigated through timelines
- follow existing timelines as they are created
 


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