This document summarizes a presentation about using the visual learning tool Inspiration in middle and high school classrooms. Inspiration allows students to create graphic organizers, outlines, and mind maps to plan and research projects. It contains templates for subjects like English literature, science, and social studies. The presentation demonstrated features like Rapid Fire and converting work to Microsoft Word format. Resources for teachers include the Inspiration Community website and tutorials accessible through the presenter's school district.
1. Using Inspiration for Middle & High School ELA, Social & More Monday, November 9 SESTC 2009 Room: Sorrento 2:10 pm Jeff Walters jeff.walters@cornerstonesd.ca Instructional Technology Consultant South http://www.cornerstonesd.ca/convention
2. Inspiration Overview Inspiration is a division licensed program for grades 7-12 students. Inspiration is a visual thinking and learning tool students use to plan, research and complete projects successfully. With the integrated Diagram and Outline Views, learners create graphic organizers and expand topics into writing.
12. Inspiration – Rapid Fire Demonstrate how useful the Rapid Fire feature is in Inspiration
13. Inspiration – Resources Blackboard Org – Convention section and in Blackboard Instructional Technology Tutorials http://www.cornerstonesd.ca/it Inspiration Community – Teacher submitted Inspiration lessons http://www.inspiration.com/community/home http://www.cornerstonesd.ca/convention
14. Inspiration – Did I ? Outline View Word Guide Convert to Word Rapid Fire Resources on the Internet Show the Inspiration in the Classroom resource
15. Using Inspiration for Middle & High School ELA, Social & More Monday, November 9 SESTC 2009 Jeff Walters Room: Sorrento2:10 pm http://www.cornerstonesd.ca/convention
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Open the program and show them what it looks like.
Open the program and show them what it looks like.
Overview of the program from the company.
Opening screen of Inspiration.
Definition Template – Do a parts of speech example. PersonificationTextual Analysis – Piece of writing and go through it. Show Oultine View.Character Name Template - Gainer The Gopher! (EDIT – INSERT GRAPHIC)Show Word Guide & Transfer to Word. Change the symbols.
Simple CyclesTemplate – Photosynthesis?Evaluating Assertions – Ask Science GuysObservations Template- Insert the Spike the Bearded Dragon Movie
Historical Episode – Wars?Government – Progress Report – Areas of Influence – Show how the ideas don’t always have to connect
Start a blank one with the idea of Remembrance Day/Convention/Holiday or something generic.
