TimelineJS allows you to make timelines simply by using Google Spreadsheets.

Tips & tricks from Timeline JS creators

1. Keep it short. No more than 20 slides.
2. Narrative is important. Limit having stories jump around.
3. Write each event as a part of a larger narrative.
4. Include events that build up to major occurrences — not just the major events.

Media sources

TimelineJS can pull in media from a variety of sources these include: Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, Vine, Dailymotion, Google Maps, Wikipedia, SoundCloud, Document Cloud and so more!

Agenda for workshops:

• Introductions
• What are timelines and how to use them
• Practice

How to use Timeline JS

Making a TimelineJS using Google Spreadsheets

Supported Media Types