Why Timetoast?
Timetoast can be used by teachers to share information and used by students to showcase their research. It has two types of timeline entries: either a single point in time called an “event” or a range of time called a “timespan.” For each entry, you can add more in-depth text that is accessed with a click. You can also embed pictures and links.
Timelines are great for historical events, but students could also use them to chart processes, like the life cycle of a butterfly. Teachers could use a timeline to layout a unit of study or to provide a list of important dates for students to remember throughout the year.
How to use Timetoast?
This video from Erin Paysen is a great place to start:
Examples of Timetoast:
A History of the US Banking System
The Life of Alexander Hamilton
See more in the Timetoast Public Gallery
What does it cost?
The free version will be adequate for most educators, but if you would like an online classroom to organize student work and the ability for students to collaborate on a timeline in real time, consider their subscription offerings here.
Resources for Timetoast
Timelines: A Timeless Teaching Tool
Using Timelines in the Classroom: Helping Students Make Connections
Lesson Ideas for Using Timelines in the Classroom
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