Valvano International High School Software Evaluation and Recommendation to Ms. Julie Moore, Technology Supervisor by Stu Greer and Ilker Kaya

TimeLiner 5.0 TimeLiner 5.0 makes it easy to create, illustrate, and print time lines. Simply enter events and dates, and TimeLiner 5.0 organizes the events into chronological order. Print your time lines in any size to display student work and decorate your classroom.TimeLiner 5.0

Why Organization Software? Can be used for any subject Visual representation assists in the comprehension and retention of knowledge Teaches valuable organization skills in addition to studied subject Provides educators with a valuable tool in the creation of classroom displays Provides high and low achievement students with a creative tool for use in all classes

System Requirements Type Minimum Processor Operating Systems) Minimum Installed RAM Minimum Display Stand Alone Hybrid CD PowerPC 150 MHz Mac OS 8.6/ 9/ X.2 (native) 24 MB 256 colors; 640x480 resolution Stand Alone Hybrid CD Pentium 133 MHz Windows OS 95/ 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ XP 32 MB 256 colors; 800x600 resolution Network Hybrid CD PowerPC 100 MHz Mac OS 8.6/ 9/ X.2 (native) 24 MB 256 colors; 640x480 resolution Network Hybrid CD Pentium 133 MHz Windows OS 95/ 98/ 98SE/ 2000 / XPpro 32 MB 256 colors; 800x600 resolution

Audience K – 12 th grades Teachers Parents (to follow their children’s progress in school)

Learning Objectives All subjects Understand concepts of time and chronology Use number lines to compare time, size, weight, distance and temperature Illustrate differences in measurement systems (F/C, meters/yards, fractions/decimals) Record data points from experiments Sequence plot events in literature Basic and advanced organization skills

Instructional Uses Social Studies Historical chronology Time, continuity & change Family history Science Time, size, weight, distance & temperature comparisons Mathematics Distance, scale & proportion Measurement Language Arts Plot sequence Cause & effect

Evaluation Criteria Insufficient 1 Satisfactory 2 Excellent 3 Relevancy Concepts are not relevant to instruction Concepts are relevant but need elaboration Concepts are relevant and detailed Learning time Learning to competently use program takes more than 2 hours Learning to competently use program takes 1-2 hours Learning to competently use program takes less than 1 hour Usefulness Software can be used in 1 or 2 subjects Software can be used in 3-4 subjects Software can be used in 4+ subjects Economical Total price $ $2000 Total price $ $1500 Total price < $1000 Integrated features Basic multimedia (clip art or included photos) Includes limited multimedia (clip art or photos or sound) Multimedia capability (sounds, clip art, movies, etc) Technical support None or very basic support Limited website support Website and human support

17 points out of 18

Strengths Aligned with Georgia QCC & ISTE Software can be used at home and at school (with purchase of unlimited usage) Allows for use by single student, small groups, class or laboratory Numerous software awards Exercises in both English and Spanish Discount for multi-school purchase

ComputEd Gazette's Best Educational Software Awards [BESSIE'S]: Middle School/Social Studies: TimeLiner 5.0 Children's Software Revue All Star Software Award EdPress Distinguished Achievement Award Software & Information Industry Association Codie Award Finalist - Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution Choosing Children's Software - Best Pick Parents' Choice Award Winner Parent's Guide Children's Media Award The Review Zone - Best of 2001 Technology & Learning Award of Excellence Media & Methods Excellence in Education Awa

Recommendation Timeliner TM 5.0

Weakness Please Let Us Know If You Can Find Any!!!