Subject: Digital Technologies
Year Level: 3-4
Strand:Digital Technologies processes and production skills
Sub strand: Collecting, managing and analyzing data
ACTDIP009: Collect and present different types pf data, using simple software to create useful information.
Link to the resource
Cross curriculum priorities and general capabilities
Critical and creative thinking (CCT),Information and Communication Technology (ICT),Literacy (LIT), Numeracy
Links to other learning areas
English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences
A classroom activity using this resource
This program is a easy to use interactive program to manipulate timelines in a quick and efficient way. Both students and teachers can use this resource individually or collaboratively in sequence to collect and present data. The application allows students to easily insert dates in the past, present and into the future. It additionally allows them to enter pictures or text to connect a place in time with corresponding information. It allows students to individualize their timelines using colours, fonts and even insert pictures. It allows for multiple text boxes that can be minimized when not required and/or highlighted when needed. 
This program is a effective way to promote the use of technologies whilst teaching them the traditional use of timelines but in a new, improved way. It allows for easy addition and subtraction of information and adjustment of legends if required. It additionally allows students to present their work in a professional, clear and concise format.
How to use this resource
This program is a web based program used through the website www.timeglider.com
