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IntroductionIntroduction

Watch the Quick Start video from Inspiration’s website for an overview of the program.

What is Inspiration?What is Inspiration?

A tool that allows students and teachers to plan, research and complete projects successfully.

Has integrated Diagram and Outline Views

Create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing

Allows students to learn in multiple modes

Why Should I Use Inspiration?Why Should I Use Inspiration? General chart/diagram to help students plan out

their writing

Provide assistance for special needs populations

Differentiate instruction in your classroom w/graphic organizers (add audio, video, written notes)

Integrating technology also helps us meet the MD student and teacher tech standards

DiscussDiscuss

What will “work” with this program right away?

What issues could this program present?

What intimidates you about using the program with your students?

Pros and Cons of Using Pros and Cons of Using Concept Mapping SoftwareConcept Mapping Software

PROS

Help students brainstorm ideas during writing process

Differentiate instruction Quickly convert diagrammed

ideas to outline and back Use for remediation w/SPED,

ESL and LARI students Starter web pages, notes area

help produce a published file in a different format

CONS

Each student needs a computer to use for the activity- COW or PC lab

Adds extra time to a project you’re working on

Can it be used in place of the formal writing process?

Students mostly use informal language skills while brainstorming

Time spent teaching class how to use the program