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Tinkering in a relatively new program that creates an amazing interactive timeline has me convinced that I will be using this with Students in the Fall! History for Education (HSTRY.CO) is not just an interactive timeline...it is that and so much more! Consider adding pictures, videos, embedding YouTube links, text and audio. I'm impressed at how easy it is to add all of these features and editing them was a snap! Sharing with Students and the Community was also quite simple...only a few clicks and you're there. As well, getting a glimpse at other user's timelines is quite interesting, creating more teachable moments.
Building an account was simple and (my favorite part) Free. There is a premium account, which has some additional nifty features. And get this....it Clouds to iPhone & iPad...sweet!! Once in, adding Classes and Student accounts...again, is not a problem, as you're walked through step-by-step. That's the one thing about this program, you're walked through each step....it is just that simple! I also would like to give a loud shout-out to the folks at hstry.co - there are no questionable pop-up advertising....we can all breathe! Thank You very much!
Brainstorming ideas, I came up with this list:
- This is obviously a perfect program for historical timelines of famous people and places.
- 5th Grade's study of North America - timeline of specific States, Countries, etc. and adding in fun facts.
- 4th Grade's study of their home State - again, timeline could include links to flag, flower, animals and landforms.
- An interactive timeline of a Student's Techy Year - images of their projects and descriptions of their processes and end results.
- For that matter...an interactive timeline of a Student's Musical, Artsy, or Athletic year, including pictures, audio clippings, pictures and more to display what they enjoyed in these Encore classes.
History for Education has done an outstanding job capturing exactly what is needed for that perfect timeline! Job well done! I would consider using this with older Students in Grades 4th and up, possibly 3rd later on in the year. This would also be an excellent resource for AIG Students (again, in older grades).
And now, back to my timeline....
Elana Moore
