Week 7 - Inspiration and Kidspiration

Inspiration and Kidspiration are just two of the many software available for classroom use. This software can be used to create a concept map, an idea map and many other mind mapping projects.

Examples & Quick Tours
Kidspiration Example - Social Studies
Kidspiration Quick Tour

Inspiration Example - Language Arts
Inspiration Quick Tour

Sample Projects
Kidspired Tales Collaboration projects using Kidspiration (K-2)
TOGETHER - Exchange Resources for Kidspiration
Teachers Using Inspiration & Kidspiration
Inspiration & Kidspiration: Teacher-Created Projects (University of Wisconsin-Stout)

Lesson Plans & Ideas
TALK: Technology Assisting Literacy Knowledge Kidspiration Inspiration
Kidspiration and Inspiration Lesson Plan Ideas (Fayette County Public Schools - KY)
50 Uses for Inspiration and Kidspiration (University of Wisconsin-Stout)
Inspiration and Kidspiration in the Classroom

Standards
Washington State Standards & Inspiration & Kidspiration
Information & examples are given on how this software supports the Washington EALRS

Other Resources
Using the Kidspiration Activity Wizard
North Canton City Schools Technology Tutorials: Kidspiration
Educators Review Kidspiration 2
Inspiration/Kidspiration Tutorials and PowerPoints
Inspiration Basics
Learning Electric Inspiration Tutorials
Software ReviewsInspiration 8

Inspiration Web Page
List of Training Opportunities
Inspiration & Kidspiration and White Board Support

IN CLASS
Play around with Inspiration or Kidspiration and create a document called "Why I want to be a teacher". Save this in a format that will allow others to open it if they don't have the software on their computer (see below) and use Box.net to add a link on your blog. Add a few comments regarding using this software in your classroom. If you have time create a document that a student in your class might create.

To save in Inspiration: First save as an .isf Then click on "transfer" button and transfer to Word or Apple Works. If you are using a Mac, please save in both Word and Works format so I can view it from your blog.

To save in Kidspiration: When you finish your project "go to writing" and click on "publish". Choose format and save. See note above if you are using a Mac.