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Title:
| Technology: Inspiration |
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Description:
| These sites offer numerous ideas for classroom projects that use Inspiration and Kidspiration software. There are many examples of graphic organizers that can be used for a variety of activities. Many sites have step-by-step instructions or let you download a preformatted graphic organizer and change it to fit your needs. Also includes Inspiration and Kidspiration tutorials. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on graphic organizers. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Inspiration Templates
These graphic organizers made with Inspiration can be printed out. You can also download the files and open them in Inspiration to make changes.
eMINTS Professional Development
Click on "Selected Modules for Educators' Use" found on the right. Number 9 is "Using Inspiration Software to Enhance Teaching and Learning." Choose which version of Inspiration you are working with, then click on a file to open the pdf. These are the modules provided to teachers participating in the eMINTS program.
Inspiration.com
Here you can read about this software and download a free 30-day trial version. "What is Visual Learning" shares some of the benefits of using this software. "Professional Development" has information useful for giving a workshop, class, or presentation on Inspiration and includes a pdf of how this software matches Missouri's state standards. "Newsletter" has tips from teachers about using Inspiration in the classroom.
Kidspiration Interactive Demonstration
This downloadable demonstration takes you through the program and its many features. NOTE: Requires Shockwave.
Inspiration Interactive Demonstration
This downloadable demonstration shows the features of Inspiration and how it can be used with students. Read about visual learning and how this program promotes it. NOTE: Requires Shockwave.
Atomic Learning: Kidspiration Tutorial (PC)
This site offers free video tutorials on different functions of Kidspiration for PC users. NOTE: QuickTime is required to view the videos.
Atomic Learning: Kidspiration Tutorial (MAC)
This site offers free video tutorials on different functions of Kidspiration for Macintosh users. NOTE: QuickTime is required to view the videos.
Kidspiration Workshop Resources
The Inspiration.com site offers materials for people presenting on how to use Kidspiration. There are also sample lesson plans, a pdf tutorial, and case studies by teachers.
Kidspiration How To's
This four-page pdf shows the features of Kidspiration and how to use them. NOTE: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Global Classroom
This page has many Kidspiration templates that can inspire you to create your own.
eThemes Resource: Teaching Tips: Graphic Organizers
These sites have printable and interactive graphic organizers to be used in the classroom. Includes KWL charts, webs, clusters, timelines, outlines, fish diagrams, story maps, comparing charts, cause and effect charts, and more. Some sites explain how and why to use graphic organizers in the classroom.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 4, 5, 6
If you are an eMINTS teacher and standards have not been defined for your
state, click the button below to request that they be assigned to this resource.
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