Middle Schools Technology Toolbox
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Inspiration version 8 (all grades) is a computer-based graphic organizer supportive of Waltham's LINKS initiative. It integrates visual mapping with outlining to help students comprehend concepts and information. The diagram view is used to create and modify concept maps, idea maps, webs and other graphical organizers, while the Outline view helps users quickly prioritize and rearrange ideas. For example, Inspiration software might be used in an elementary class reading Charlotte's Web, where the class creates a basic story web that the class can fill in with the story's main characters, setting, problem and solution. For example, Inspiration software might be used in an elementary class reading Charlotte's Web, where the class creates a basic story web that the class can fill in with the story's main characters, setting, problem and solution. Inspiration license include Teacher Take Home Privileges that allow teachers to install Inspirationon their home computers for lesson planning and preparation. Take home copies (teachers only) are available in each Library Media Center. Inspiration Tutorial - Atomic Learning Inspiration Tutorial - Learning ElectricIdeas for integrating Inspiration into curriculum areas:
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