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Using Inspiration in the Classroom (Grades K-12)/Flex Course

This course will focus on how to use Inspiration® in the classroom for both the teaching and the learning process. Teachers will learn how to use Inspiration® software to organize thinking, visualize and develop concepts, and easily construct diagrams and outlines to support students in the writing process. Exciting lesson plans in a variety of curriculum areas using Inspiration® will also be shared. (Note: You either need to own the Inspiration software or download a free trial in order to participate in this course. Directions to download the trial version are easy and provided in the course.)

"It was great! I learned so much and am anxious to use this in my classroom this year." - Julia Morris

Three Enrollment Options/This course is worth one graduate credit or two continuing education units only

Course Registration Only $65

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($65 plus $70)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($65 plus $70)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Introduction to Inspiration® and Kidspiration®
  • Introduction to Visual Learning and Thinking
  • Getting Acquainted...Views and Toolbars
  • Test #1

Unit Two

  • Starting in Diagram View
  • Symbols, Tools, and Hyperlinks
  • Saving Files
  • Test #2
  • Unit Three

  • Using Outline View
  • Adding Topics
  • Formatting the Outline
  • Test #3
  • Unit Four

  • Commands, Audio and Graphics
  • Using Templates and Template Wizard
  • Curriculum Integration and Lesson Plan Ideas
  • Test #4
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