Inspiration-Kidspiration

= Inspiration & Kidspiration  =

__Reasons for use__

 * graphic organizer / mind-mapping / webbing tool to help students and teachers plan, organize, and communicate information visually
 * complete with thousands of images and hundreds of templates
 * instantly take notes visually with rapid-fire feature
 * Kidspiration - Grades K-6
 * Inspiration - Grades 6 and up

__Examples__

 * [|Examples from the Inspiration Website] - Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, Planning, and Multimedia Diagram examples
 * [|Examples from the Kidspiration Website] - Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies examples, and Ready-Made Activities

__Resources__

 * Inspiration** - "The essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn"
 * [|Inspiration Quick Start Tutorials] - Comprehensive video tutorials illustrating the key features of Inspiration. A "Must See" for all new users of Inspiration
 * [|Inspiration Quick Start Tutorial]- Step-by-step instructions organized into mini-lessons designed to get you started using Inspiration
 * [|Inspiration Basics] - Comprehensive PDF document that outlines the basics of Inspiration
 * [|Inspiration Web Site] - Overview of software, educator resources, examples, lesson plan integration, and more


 * More resources and video tutorials are available once you open the program


 * Kidspiration** - "The visual way to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts"
 * [|Kidspiration Quick Start Tutorials] - Comprehensive video tutorials illustrating the key features of Kidspiration. These tutorials are a great starting point for learning how to use Kidspiration
 * [|Kidspiration Web Site] - Overview of software, educator resources, examples, lesson plan integration, and more


 * Both**
 * [|Curriculum Integration] - Simply select a grade and subject area to find practical examples, lesson plans and real-life classroom stories