Design Tools & Technology-Rich Learning
Where
can I locate design tools to create timelines?
What tools are available for designing homes and other creations?
How can family tree builders be used to understand history?
From timeline makers to model design tools, many resources are available
for creating, building, and designing. Before selecting tools, ask
yourself the goal of your activity and how the tool will help you reach
your goal.
Read Creativity
Resources: Design Tools to learn about the tools that are available
and how to select these tools.
Hardware and Software
Although many people use the computer and software such as Timeliner, Map Machine, or Family Tree Maker, there are many options for design. For example, some people use specialized hardware and software called Auto-CAD for building models.
Technology Integration
Students need basic skills in using the software. However, many tools are easy to use. Some are even available online. In many cases you can download a trial version or get a trial CD to try out.
Try
It
Go to the Tom Snyder at Scholoastic website
and download the trial version of Timeliner,
Rainforest
Designer, or Map
Machine. Or, check out one of their other design tools.
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