Preceden

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Preceden is a Web 2.0 site that allows users to create timelines. Preceden requires users to sign up for a free account. Once the user is logged in then they can easily begin creating a timeline. It is very easy to follow and has various features to make the timeline more attractive. One of the features that I like is adding layers to the timeline; using different layers makes it easier to follow. Here is a link to How it Works. []

I have started a timeline of Emily Dickinson's life []. I chose to have three layers in my timeline: Dickinson's life, her literature life, and historical events that occured during her lifetime. I created this timeline with no problems using an easy to follow step by step process. Here is a link to some really good examples [].

This would be a tool I could use frequently in my future classroom, especially teaching literature units. Some of the ways I would intergrate Preceden in my classroom would be:
 * 1) author studies
 * 2) introducing important historical events in literary units
 * 3) having the students create a timeline about themselves

Preceden is a tool that could be incorporated in most subjects. I look forward to using this website in my future classroom. Rachel Gabani