Introduction to Inspiration 8 Half
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1. Gas Laws Introduction ist e Gas Laws Investigation ist e Genetic Variation ist e Gravity Concept Map ist e Gravity Lab Report ist e Gregor Mendel Biography ist e Half life Simulation ist e Heat Transfer ist e History of Gravity ist e Human Influence ist e Igneous Rocks ist e Inherited Traits ist e Isotope Lab ist e Lab Report ist e Levels of Organization ist e Linnaean Classification ist e Mass Quantity Rel ist e Metamorphic Rocks ist e Minerals and Rocks ist e Molar Volume of Butane ist e Motion Exp Design ist e Naming Acids and Bases ist e Naming Compounds ist e Natural Radiation ist e Neutralization Reaction ist e Newtons Laws in Sports ist e Newtons Laws of Motion ist e Nuclear Technology ist e Observational Journal ist e Organelle Functions ist e Periodicity ist e Phase Change Lab Report ist e Phase Changes and Heat ist e Photosynthesis ist e Plate Boundaries ist e Plate Tectonics Overview ist e Population Equilibrium ist e Properties of Gases ist e Scientific Method ist e Sedimentary Rocks ist e Simple Cycles ist e Stoichiometry Problem ist e Structure and Function ist e Structures in the Cell ist e Tectonic Impacts ist e The Dihybrid Cross ist e The Ideal Gas Law ist e The Mole ist e The pH Scale ist e Types of Acids and Bases ist e Visualizing Organelles ist e Wave Fundamentals ist e Waves Around Us ist2. SOCIAL STUDIES e 19 Amendment ist e Activity and Impact ist e Analyzing Tech ist Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout e Article Comparison ist e Bio of a Revolutionary ist e Bio of an Inventor ist e Biography of an Exporer ist e Case Study ist e Causality ist e Cause and Effect ist e Causes of Revolution ist e Comparing Renaissances ist e Comparing Tech ist e Conflict Analysis ist e Conflict Resolution ist e Conflict Study Guide ist e Cultural Impact ist e Cultural Clash ist e Cultural Event ist e Depression Overview ist e Effect of Event ist e Effect of Idea ist e Effects of Immigration ist e Expedition Game ist e Expedition Timeline ist e Exploring Innovations ist e Geography of Power ist e Government ist e Historical Documents ist e Historical Episode ist e Historical Figure ist e Historical Period ist e Idea of Emergence ist e Immigrant Story ist e Immigration Overview ist e Impact of Discovery ist e Invention Anaylsis ist e Issue Anaylsis ist e Legacy of a Civilization ist e Media Influence ist e Nation Creation ist e Notable People ist e Outside Influences ist e Paths to the Presidency ist e Place in History ist e Platform Analysis ist e Policy Editorial ist e Policy Pros and Cons ist Page 9 SOCIAL STUDIES CONTINUED e Policy ist e Presentation Development ist e Pro and Con ist e Proje
3. Triangle ist Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout e Supporting Details ist e Textual Analysis ist e Thematic Comparison ist e Third Person Narration ist e Traditional Story Path ist e Tragic Hero ist e Vocabulary Word ist e Vocabulary ist e Work Experience ist e Writing Directions ist PLANNING e Assignment Plan ist e Career Research Paper ist e Goal Plan ist e Goal Setting ist e Lesson Plan ist e Makeup Work ist e PowerPoint Planning ist e Progress Report ist e Research Strategy ist e Resume ist e Substitute Lesson ist e Web Site Plan ist e Whiteboard Presentation ist SCIENCE e Analyzing a Wave Event ist e Analyzing Experiments ist e Atomic Structure History ist e Basic Mendelian Genetics ist e Benefits and Risks ist e Biogeochemical Cycles ist Page 8 SCIENCE CONTINUED e Biographical Web ist e Classification Principles ist e Classification History ist e Classification ist e Common Anions ist e Comparing Waves ist e Compound Classification ist e Compound Comparison ist e Concept Map ist e CS Experimental Design ist e DNA Concept Map ist e Driving Forces ist e Electron Arrangement ist e Energy Efficient Design ist e Environmental Factors ist e Evaluating Assertions ist e Experimental Critique ist e Experimental Design ist e Five Kingdoms ist e Forces Vectors Scalars ist e Forensic Genetics Hist ist e
4. of Research in Education IARE at AEL conducted a research study entitled Graphic Organizers A Review of Scientifically Based Research identifying and evaluating twenty nine scientifically based research SBR studies The AEL study concluded that visual learning improves student performance in the following areas Critical Thinking graphic organizers link verbal and visual information to help students make connections understand relationships and recall related details Retention according to research students better remember information when it is represented and learned both visually and verbally Comprehension students better comprehend new ideas when they are connected to prior knowledge Organization students can use diagrams to display large amounts of information in ways that are easy to understand and help reveal relationships and patterns An executive summary as well as a detailed summary of the report may be found at www inspiration com vlearning research index cfm Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 5 Sample Document in Diagram View MMontesquieu s work influenced the writing of the constititions in many counties incluicing the United tates Scientific V i LISCOVETIES i aa Bn ere i a keg Seager ae a pu You Have Learned How To Quickly start a project or task in Diagram View Identify a main idea Quickly add ideas and ne
5. www inspiration com and click on Educator Resources then Curriculum Integration to find practical examples lesson plans real life classroom stories and links to standards matches for more than 35 states Also find information on using Inspiration with leading education textbooks at WwWw inspiration com textbooks Inspiration Product Information Inspiration comes on a hybrid CD ROM for Windows and Macintosh in single copies and volume licenses for schools and districts Volume licenses include Teacher Take Home Privileges which allow teachers to install Inspiration at home for planning and training purposes Upgrades are also available for purchase for those using previous versions of Inspiration Company Contact Information WWw inspiration com 503 297 3004 or 800 877 4292 Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 16
6. Introduction to Inspiration 8 Half Day Workshop Participant Handout ne Inspiration SOFTWARE INC Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Agenda Workshop Opening Introduction to Visual Learning Introduction to Diagram View Independent Practice in Diagram View Inspiration Templates and Curriculum Packets Break Introduction to Outline View Independent Practice in Outline View Return to Diagram View Advanced Topics Closing Using What You Have Learned Workshop Objectives e Explore Inspiration 8 e Learn how to use key product capabilities and tools e Consider scientifically based research and benefits of visual learning for instruction learning and planning e View classroom examples e Create a project e Learn about resources for learning using and integrating Inspiration into the curriculum examples templates curriculum packets training videos and more e Consider ways to use what is learned and keep the momentum going e Have fun together while learning Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 2 Introduction Inspiration and Visual Learning for Outlining in Ga Webbing in for in for Concept Mapping for for VISUAL LEARNING INSPIRES STUDENTS TO Definition Visual learning one of the most effective means for teaching thinking skills Visual learning methodologies help students absorb knowledge and thi
7. ct Planning ist e Renaissance City ist e Renaissance Figure ist e Renaissance Overview ist e Resolving Conflict ist e Revolution Comparison ist e Revolution Components ist e Revolution Report ist e Role of the Media ist e Tomeline ist e Trade Cycle ist e Traders ist e Trading Places ist e Understanding the Era ist e Understanding the Policy ist e Watching a Debate ist e What is Civilization ist Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout THINKING SKILLS e Analogy ist e Areas of Influence ist e Comparison ist e Idea Map ist e Opinion Proof ist e Power Map ist e Problem Solution ist e Question Formation ist e Right Tree ist e Supporting Idea ist e Venn Diagram ist Page 10 Outline View Main Toolbar offers quick access to topics notes and more Untitled 4 ee E S 0 biogra Tapa Subtopic Loft Right Hetz Hyperlink Word Guide Trinota Main Idea Starting point main idea or central theme Zoom tools 13058 sill Formatting Toolbar easily change text font style and color eoe Age of Enlightenment isf fH Dia gram Topic Subto pic Left Right Note Hyperlink VWiordGuide Transfer Subtopic Quick Control gt Age of Enlightenment T L Scientific Discoveries A Law of Gravity T IL Inventions A Steam Engine Selection control column _ aan T OL Political Events A French Revolution T E American Revolu
8. est ist e Character Comparison ist e Character Traits ist e Character Web ist e Characters and Theme ist e Choosing Examples ist e Cinquain ist e Clerihew ist e Comparison Essay ist e Cover Letter ist e Definition ist e Dream Poem ist e Editorial ist e Essay Organization ist e Expert Poetic Analysis ist e Explore a Memory ist e Feature Story ist e Fiction Writing ist e Fictionalized History ist e Figurative Language ist e First Person Narration ist e Genre Comparison ist e Haiku ist e Hero and Villain ist e Job Skills ist e Letter of Complaint ist e Letter of Request ist e Letter of Thanks ist e Letter to the Editor ist e Literary Conflict ist e Literary Context ist e Literary Web ist e Medieval Romance ist e Memorr ist e Movie and Myth ist e Movie Review ist e Mystery Fiction ist e Myth and Modern Lit ist e Mythic Journey ist e News Article ist e Nonfiction Summary ist e Opening Hook Options ist e Opposing Viewpoints ist e Peer Editing Checklist ist e Persuasive Essay ist e Plot Analysis ist e Plot Elements ist e Poetic Analysis ist e Poetic Comparison ist e Question Web ist e Quick Outline ist e Related Vocabulary ist e Request Letter ist e Scene Analysis ist e Science Fiction ist e Search Plan ist e Search Significance ist e Search Story ist e Setting ist e Sonnet Analysis ist e Staging ist e Story
9. nk meaningfully about a subject as they Brainstorm to generate ideas and develop thoughts Web to show how different categories of information interrelate Diagram to graphically represent content and its components Plan to express large volumes of information in a concise format Think critically to visually analyze criticize and advocate ideas Map to illustrate relationships between ideas Organize to clarify thoughts for writing Oo TN rn A WW N e Outline to create a structured format for information Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 3 Diagram View Diagram Toolbar easy access to key tools and features Untitled 1 OT A SO J Outline RapidFire Create Link Arrange Note Hyperlink WordGuide Transfer Symbols hos Starting point main idea or central theme O E Symbol Palette Enter search words Ww Photos Wf Art U ee ee 47 amp 08 li BIU Formatting Toolbar easily change colors set defaults fonts and styles of symbols More than 1000 symbols included in Inspiration to visually represent ideas and information Plus access to more than 1 million additional Soter search words symbols with an Internet Photos Wat Q connection Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 4 Scientifically Based Research Regarding Visual Learning The Institute for the Advancement
10. not all linked to appropriate topics There is very little variation in color shape of symbols to categorize each group Diagram may be larger than one page and needs to be resized Ideas are mostly clear some awkward sentences and 3 or more misspelled words There may be several grammatical Grammar Usage aoe Ideas are clear very few awkward sentences and less than 3 misspelled words There may be one or two grammatical errors User can perform all functions listed in Great Start box and can do all of the following use RapidFire and Transfer tool use both toolbar and User has a general understanding of the following use of upper and lower toolbar functions and use of arranging and applying symbols to categorize topics and subtopics Is familiar with link and color options Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Overall Performance drop down menus to create diagrams and outlines Be able to comfortably work and switch from Outline to Diagram View Information included in diagram is relevant to main idea Content is precise and explains each topic and subtopic clearly Symbols are arranged logically and subtopics are linked correctly to topics in an organized way Colors and shapes of symbols are categorized by topics subtopics Diagram iS an appropriate size to fit and print on
11. ntroduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 12 Diagram View Advanced Topics You Have Learned How To e Set symbol defaults to format a diagram e Use the Arrange tool to organize ideas e Use the Zoom tools to magnify or reduce the diagram view e Nudge symbols to move them to a desired location by using the Nudge tool up down right and left arrows e Insert hyperlinks to reference online and other electronic resources Insert Quicktime video movies and MP3 sound files to create more dynamic presentations e Choose customized Diagram and Outline view printing options e Transfer a project to a word processor and prepare a project for publication e Export a project for use in a variety of other programs Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 13 inspiration Assessment Rubric Keep It Up Main idea is clear and information in topics and subtopics relates to each other Some topics and subtopics could be rewritten to be more precise Main idea is clear but information in topics and ubtopics are not all clearly explained or relevant Content Symbols are arranged so it is understandable which subtopics link to which topics Symbols are generally the same in color shape with some variation to visually compare different topics subtopics Diagram sizes could be easily resized to fit on one page Symbols are cluttered and subtopics are
12. one page Ideas are clear there are almost no awkward sentences and only one or two misspelled words There may be one or zero grammatical errors User can perform all functions listed in Great Start box Keep it Up box and can do most of the following hyperlink to website and or documents use short cut keys gather hyperlink files and more Page 14 Using What You Have Learned You Have Learned How Inspiration Is a Strong Tool to Improve student performance Assist in planning organizing and communicating information Foster immediate student success Strengthen important thinking and learning skills Promote retention of information in greater detail Improve writing skills Help communicate complex information for you and your students Help deepen understanding of complex information and the relationship among ideas Address key learning standards Improve your own productivity in planning and delivery of content and concepts Support effective integration of visual learning across the curriculum Resources to Support Curriculum Integration and Successful Use of Inspiration 8 Templates to help you and your students jumpstart projects 65 included with Inspiration and more than 170 additional ones available online Training Videos to be used as quick resources for learning features or providing reminders about key features and tools on your own time at your own pace Curriculum Packets m
13. ore than 50 standards aligned instructional units available online with the full product to help you maximize the power of visual learning in Language Arts Science and Social Studies at the high school level Help system with detailed information about using commands and features available while you are using Inspiration on the Help menu or in the PDF file of the Inspiration User s Manual Technical Support is also available online accessed through the Help menu in the product Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 15 Additional Information From Inspiration Flashes If you have enjoyed seeing how Inspiration is used sign up for Flashes the official newsletter of Inspiration Software You may view archived Flashes newsletters filled with great stories and tips and subscribe for future issues at http www inspiration com newsletter index cfm The Thinking Classroom Using Inspiration to Meet Curriculum Standards This teacher s resource book is designed to support teachers as they help students develop their critical thinking strategies Each of the book s six sections includes an overview of a key cognitive strategy and its application in the major curriculum areas of language arts science and social studies Find more information on this Inspiration resource at Www inspiration com lessonplanbooks Additional Curriculum Integration Resources For more information on curriculum integration visit
14. tion 1 Montesquieu Note Quick Control Momesquiews work influenced the writing of the constihations in many countries inchiding the United tates TY Arts TOOR ell EI Ti mes 12 BA uA im l Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 11 Sample Document in Outline View B T Age of Enlightenment L Scientific Discoveries A Law of Gravity E liventions l Steam Engine 2 Glasses Benjamin Franklin tiverted bifocals in the 1700s He was tired of switching between tao pairs of glasses IL Political Events A French Revolution B American Revolution IL Inflwential People A Voltaire E Montesquien Mlortesquiew s work influenced the write of the constitutions in mary commines including the Urited 5 tates IV Arts You Have Learned How To Quickly start a project in Outline View Switch from your Diagram View document to the fully integrated Outline View Add new topics using the Topic tool Add new subtopics using the Subtopic tool Drag and drop topics to rearrange the outline Use the Right and Left tools to change the level of a topic or subtopic Use the Note tool to add up to 15 pages of notes to a topic Hide and show subtopics and notes Set default fonts font sizes styles and colors for specified levels of topics and notes Change the prefix style for the outline Add to the clarity and accuracy of your writing by using the contextual spell checker and Word Guide I
15. w symbols using the Create tool and the RapidFire tool with and without links Point and type to add unconnected ideas and symbols Use Quick Controls to hide and display subtopics and notes Add images to better visualize and communicate ideas use the Select Library button to view categories of images browse through the symbol libraries by clicking on the Next Library or Previous Library buttons and search for images based on search words typed Use the Link tool to link symbols and show relationships Select whether symbols will have 8 or 32 link connection points Label a link to show the connection between ideas Add a note to a symbol Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 6 Sample Lesson Plan Diagram Initial Brainstorming Draft Introduction to Inspiration 8 Workshop Participant Handout Page 7 Inspiration Templates Start projects quickly with templates that offer frameworks for gathering information and organizing ideas Choose from 65 templates that cover Language Arts Planning Science Social Studies and Thinking Skills topics Over 170 additional templates are available through Inspiration Web Resources as indicated with a LANGUAGE ARTS e About the Author ist e Analyze Personal Writing ist e Analyzing Terms ist e Archetypal Themes ist e Audience Purpose and Form ist e Autobiographical Event ist e Biographical Essay ist e Book Comparison ist e Career Qu
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