I googled 'web 2.0 tools' and was really excited to find this one! Preceden is really the easiest way to create timelines, even if they make the claim themselves! I know that I usually review history sites and stuff related to the World Wars (I also named my dog Truman because Roosevelt was too long... it's my favorite time in American History), so finding this Web 2.0 tool to make timelines really seemed like it would make life a lot easier for a lot of people. Instead of creating a WWII timeline, I decided to just create one of all of the places I have lived in my life, and it honestly took 5 minutes! Preceden has one of the simplest interfaces ever! I'm including two screenshots: the first one is of the displayed timeline (a piece of it), that immediately pops up after you finish typing in the very few information fields, screen shot 2.
As you can see, the interface is smooth, and idiot-proof. I had a lot of fun using Preceden, and I would definitely use it as a teacher, and also recommend it to others! I was, however, upset to realize that I've lived in Fort Myers for much longer than I lived in New York... so that was a bit of a blow, despite how great of a tool Preceden is (:Based on my glowing review of Preceden, and what I've said in past blog posts... I love Web 2.0! I think there are a ton of great tools out there to make teaching and getting information across infinitely easier for teachers, parents, and students alike. Of course, some of the social networking sites (I'm admitting right here to checking Facebook the second I wake up in the morning) have no place in the classroom, but things like Wikispaces, Preceden, Paper Rater (online grammar check!), and Carrot Sticks (online math games) are really great tools to use in a world where my nine year old cousin has a 24-inch iMac.
Um, I'm totally in love with this and I'm going to now make timelines for everything in the world. Can you add pictures? Because I think that'd be really awesome too.
ReplyDeleteI think that Facebook can have a place, but I'm not sure where that is. But, I also agree with you that it is totally addicting (I def. live on it) and teaching kids that it's okay to live a life only on the computer.
Ahh, I love this!! What a great tool!! It has so many uses that I'm sure it'll be helpful in the classroom! Also, I agree with you about social networking sites not having a place in the classroom. Some of those other websites sound really great! Good job :)
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