Temporal diagrams (such as timelines, process diagrams, and flow diagrams) help learners place people, places, or things in time or in the proper sequence. They may be simple or elaborate, detailed or minimal, depending on users' needs. Be sure your timeline has a scale or other reference system with the person, place, or object represented by a word, number, or picture. Photos or drawings may enhance process diagrams that often involve pictures showing the stages of a process. Diagramming tools such as Inspiration are useful for creating flow diagrams. Specify or suggest a source for the temporal diagram by typing it in the text box. For ideas and suggestions, roll your mouse over the options listed below.
Specify or suggest a source for the temporal diagram by typing it in the text box. For ideas and suggestions, roll your mouse over the options listed below.
Using the text, straight line, and other standard drawing tools found in most graphics applications, you can create simple or complex timelines.
Graphics Program
Computer programs such as Inspiration, or even word processing programs such as Microsoft Word, provide easy environments for producing flow diagrams or other process diagrams.
