Timetoast is a fantastic Web2.0 tool for creating timelines – this is a great resource for history teachers like myself. In order to use Timetoast you must provide a valid email address and password and you are ready to begin time-traveling. You can pay $5.99 per month or go pro at $8.99 per month, but the best option is the one that is free – it is the most basic plan.
The great thing about Timetoast is that once you have registered you have free access to all other timelines that have been created by other Timetoast users. Creating a timeline could not be simpler. To begin you choose a topic and category for your timeline eg. The life of Benito Mussolini, History – at this stage you can also upload an image. Once you have chosen your timeline topic you begin creating your timeline. You can include your timespan (start to end date) and your individual key dates giving a description for each, you can also upload a picture for each individual date.
Timetoast is an excellent resource that I will be definitely including in my history lessons. It is a create database for creating and sharing ideas.
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