Inspiration

**__Inspiration__**
> //A concept-mapping software program that allows users to plot out their ideas in a graphic form. Users can switch back and forth between a graphic layout and an outline view, and eventually export their text as a Word document or publish it as a website.// > //Many schools have purchased or received Inspiration licenses// this past year. Most elementary and middle schools have at least 30 licenses. Check with your tech coordinator- and remember that teachers have take-home installation rights with the program. > //Inspiration can be used across the curricula- language arts, math, social studies, science and more. It can be used to for pre-writing strategies, publishing a concept map or web site or even informally explaining a concept or relationship. Using this program helps to meet the MD student and teacher technology standards.//
 * **What is Inspiration?**
 * **Does my school have Inspiration?**
 * **Why use Inspiration?**

Step 1: [|Inspiration introduction.ppt] Step 2: Review from the PowerPoint- [|Inspiration 8's new features] Step 3: [|Practice with specific Inspiration functions]