Above is my example for a diagram I created using the Inspiration program. This has been one of the most difficult activities we have worked on thus far in class, but I have loved working with the program.
There were not that much limitations to using the program. I enjoyed it because this is a program I would definitely use for my visual learners when we would address a subject. You can add so much character and flair to the projects, where it can lighten up the topic addressed and can help keep the students active.
What I liked most about the program was the flexibility of its use. I also enjoyed how difficult it was to learn the basics, but once I was able to manage that, it was easier to operate the program. I do not have much cons about the program, other than it being so useful can come with an expensive price. But it would be wise for any teacher to invest in this program. Can we do more projects with this in the future?
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Janna,
You will use Inspiration software to create a site map for the classroom website you will be designing soon. Feel free to fire up the software any time you need to visualize or map your thinking! Of course, with it being a proprietary program, it's only available on the lab computers, unless, as you say, you decide to purchase a copy for yourself. That is a big limitation because it's expensive!
I would encourage you to save your money and wait to see if your school already has an Inspiration site license. If not, perhaps you can make a case for your department (or maybe the school library??) to purchase a site license based on the fact that visual learning is a huge thrust in special education.
Better yet, you can access for free the web-based version of Inspiration called Webspiration. Check it out!
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