Xtimeline

Xtimeline
Xtimeline is an interactive timeline maker that allows the user to access the program through the web. The website requires a login username and password and gives unlimited access to other timelines that other users have created. The steps to make a presentation are relatively simple, with only slight technological understanding needed. xtimeline recently added the ability to make timelines in BC notation and has always had the feature to make programs in AD notation. The other good thing about the program is that allows the timeline to be embedded in other sites, which means that the timeline will appear on other websites exactly as is if the embedding code is used properly. Unfortunately, the program does not show the accurate distance from date to date. For example 1850 will be the same distance from 2000 as 2000 is from 2001. If presentation and accuracy is important than this timeline maker may not be the best to use. However, if you wish to only have dates displayed to show some flow of growth, than this program is ideal for your project.

This program is a relatively good tool for students in the classroom because it is easy to use and can make timelines with little effort and time. However, this program may not be the best for historical reasons because it does not show the accurate progression of dates. Younger students would benefit the most from this application because, like previously stated, it is easy to use and free from the hassle of other timeline makers. Older students might not find xtimeline as useful, but it can be used in a pinch to put together a presentable timeline. I would recommend this program be used with younger students, but not with older, more technologically advanced students.

Teachers can benefit from this program because it is easy to use and has the ability to show historical dates in BC notation. The uses for it in the classroom are many and can be applied to any subject or area of study. Teachers will find the simplicity and ease of this timeline appealing, especially if a presentation needs to be created quickly. However, this same feature of the site can be frustrating for teachers who need more accurate and in-depth timelines. Overall, teachers and administrators can benefit from this program, to an extent. I wouldn’t recommend relaying on it for every project involving timelines.

In conclusion, xtimeline is a great tool for those in need of a simple, hassle-free timeline maker. In the long run this program might not be the best for older, more experienced students, but is useful to younger students. Many teachers have made [|comments] about how simple the program is. For example, “I practiced making a timeline on the xtimeline site and it's very easy to work with. I liked the resulting timeline and I think this will be a great tool for teachers to use in the classroom. I also searched some of the timelines that were already created, and was impressed with what can be done using this tool.” Xtimeline is a handy site for those in need of quick, presentable timelines.



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For further information about xtimeline and how other people have used it check out this [|link]. 