Online timelines are web based applications that allow users to create an interactive and modern timeline of events. The online timeline application that was used this week was Dipity. Dipity is a free and easily accessible application that allows users to create a timeline of events, they have the ability to had supporting links, images, descriptions of the events and videos. These timelines are public accessible, meaning that they are able to be commented on or used for other peoples viewing. It is believed that the commenting feature would be beneficial if used for academic purpose, as students would be able to add further information, or seek clarification on a certain topic, events or figures explores within the timeline. This tool also supports collaborative learning as well as individual learning. It is a tool that could be used by either the teacher or the students to produce Higher Order Thinking Skills.
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There are many ways that this tool can be included in the 21st century classroom, However, first it is vital to consider the advantages and limitations of this tool. The chart bellow explores Dipity in consideration of the plus, minus and interesting factors.
Personal Reflection
Dipity and other online timeline creators are considered to be highly beneficial to the education sector. I strongly believe that I could utilize this tool effectively within my teaching areas as I explored in my blog post Group Four Tools - Animations and Simulations. This tool has the ability to be used to present information, or to be used for assessment, whether it is collaborative or individual work. Being that it is online students have the ability to access it at home and use it as a reflective tool and to add information or questions through the comment feature. As a future History teacher, I see many benefits from this tool, and I believe it would be an effective and engaging resource.
Reference
Reference
Cauley, P ( 2011). Dipity – The review, retrieved from http://itbabble.com/2011/04/28/dipity-the-review
Fasso, W. (2012). Group 4 Technologies Digital Tool: Animations and Simulations, Retrieved from CQUniveristy e-courses, FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning, http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=6766
Spellbound Blob (2008) Dipity: Easy Hosted Timelines, retrieved from http://www.google.com.au/imgres?um=1&hl=en&sa=N&authuser=0&biw=1517&bih=752&tbm=isch&tbnid=lh9E2kn8N2mtUM:&imgrefurl=http://www.spellboundblog.com/2008/07/20/dipity-easy-hosted-timelines/&docid=-XgzLkqc-pB7WM&imgurl=http://www.spellboundblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dipity_teaser2.png&w=362&h=190&ei=KhQfUI_CMYOgiQey0YHIDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=159&vpy=166&dur=2081&hovh=152&hovw=288&tx=58&ty=75&sig=104831382352178222286&page=1&tbnh=87&tbnw=167&start=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:73
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