Mashable.com: Schools Use Facebook Timelime for History Lessons

Mashable.com reports in this article that history instructors are increasingly using Facebook's Timeline:

History classes have created a new approach to studying major historical events. Amsterdam-based school, 43 Gymnasium, has taken advantage of the popularity of Facebook and the user-friendly Timeline feature to inspire a curriculum. The page allows students to create posts, link various media and generate dialogue with fellow classmates.

The class is focusing on four subjects: Magellan’s voyages, 20th century inventions, Fashion history from 1950-present and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. By not only focusing on the content, but the chronology of events, students are able to experience a larger understanding of cultural and social themes, trends and milestone achievements.

We bring this article to your attention. Do you use Facebook's Timeline in your lessons? If so, we'd like to hear from you! Enjoy the interactive video featured in the link above!