Inspiration 軟體以概念圖的觀念，可以物件式地搬移元件，每個元件還可以各自加註、超連結或再展開另一個概念子圖。
INSPIRATION 強調視覺化學習（VISUAL LEARNING）
針對不同層面給予圖像或顏色的區隔，可以清楚表達課程設計的構想；由其中一個概念出發（例如節慶或學習領域），可以延伸發想新圖。若再輔以網站上傳檔案與發表，建立各種課程設計的工作模板、主題統整實例，還可以從物件圖像點選後端的資源庫，讓老師在設計課程的過程中，藉由交流分享與腦力激盪，規劃出最豐富的課程。
主題:Inspiration軟體動態教學
講師資訊: 張原禎
New in Inspiration V9
More visual learning support for reading, writing and thinking in Diagram View
- Select from more symbol images that support curriculum content.
- Lock symbols while developing templates to ensure they aren’t moved or deleted by students.
- Use Linking Phrases to easily explain relationships between ideas while creating concept maps.
NEW Map View—A new visual view to create and think with mind maps
- Add new topic and subtopic branches with one click.
- Rearrange and graft ideas to other branches by simply dragging them into place.
- Add a note to any topic to expand upon your ideas.
- Differentiate and emphasize ideas and groups using symbol images, colors and fonts.
- Instantly transform your mind map into an outline to develop your writing.
More organizing, outlining and writing capabilities added to Outline View
- Make visual connections in Outline View by showing or hiding symbols and Linking Phrases.
- Take multiple topics and make them one topic using Combine Topics.
- Use Break Apart to divide one long topic with multiple ideas into separate topics.
- Use Word Count to meet word and page count requirements.
NEW Presentation Manager to develop presentations and present your knowledge
- Develop slides from content and snapshot graphics automatically generated from your Diagram, Map and Outline Views.
- Add, duplicate, reorder and delete slides and talking points to expand your presentation and communicate your message effectively.
- Use ready-made professional background themes to create visually appealing presentations.
- Change background colors and font styles or add graphic backgrounds to create your own custom theme styles.
- Choose from different slide layouts to best communicate your key points and visual content.
- Communicate visually by adding graphics from your computer and the Internet. Create your own snapshots from your diagram or mind map.
- Add impact to your talking points by including videos and sounds that play directly from your presentation.
- Clarify your points of view and support your message by adding hyperlinks and speaker notes.
- Use slide transitions and reveal talking points individually to engage your audience.
- Print your slides in various formats (with or without speaker notes) for handouts including 3x5 and 4x6 cards.
FREE Inspiration Presenter, available on the Inspiration 9 install CD and downloadable online:
- Play your presentation directly from Inspiration 9 or from any Windows® or Macintosh® computer.
- Present using a single screen or take advantage of speaker monitor support that shows speaker notes and other presenter information.
- Run your presentation automatically with the Auto-Play option.
- Visualize & Develop Ideas. Understand & Retain Concepts.
Inspiration makes it easy to create webs, idea maps, mind maps, concept maps, graphic organizers, process flows, and other diagrams for thinking, organizing and writing. Use these proven visual thinking and learning techniques to brainstorm ideas, explore and explain relationships, and integrate new knowledge with what you already know. Inspiration encourages deeper, more critical thinking and that improves creativity, comprehension and retention.
- Plan & Organize Written Work
Get organized and think through projects and assignments more effectively using Inspiration’s Outline View. Structure your work for planning and writing. Brainstorm and organize ideas. Gather and keep track of research information and develop a logical flow for written and oral communication. With Outline View, you can quickly develop main and supporting ideas and add detail helping you write to a purpose. Outlining, paired with the integrated visual views, lets you move seamlessly between visual and written expressions of your thinking to expand and refine ideas and produce quality work.
- Communicate & Present Knowledge
Communicate what you’ve learned with Inspiration’s Presentation Manager. Use the content you’ve developed in Diagram, Map and Outline Views and expand your work into more thoughtful and compelling presentations and final projects. Inspiration provides all the tools to create organized, polished, formal presentations that convey ideas clearly and demonstrate your understanding and knowledge. Use the FREE Inspiration Presenter to show your presentation easily on any Macintosh® or Windows® computer.
- Use Inspiration for All of Your School Projects
Enhance & Improve Your Work
Build vocabulary and accurately express your intended message with the Word Guide, an integrated dictionary and thesaurus.
Include videos and record and play sound in your diagrams, outlines and presentations to add multimedia impact.
Add hyperlinks to web pages, files and other Inspiration documents to gather research or organize larger team projects.
Share Your Work
Print your work from Diagram, Map and Outline Views and from the Presentation Manager.
Transfer your work to a word processor to streamline and support project completion.
Save documents as PDFs.
Use the Site Skeleton® export to transform diagrams into HTML web sites.
Export diagrams and mind maps as .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp or .wmf files to insert in other materials.
Use Inspiration to its Full Potential
Templates provide guidelines and help you start projects quickly.
On-demand Training Videos show you how to use Inspiration’s most commonly used tools.
A built-in help system provides assistance when you have questions about how to use Inspiration 9.
Examples give you ideas on how Inspiration can be used across the curriculum.
The visual way to explore and understand data
學生使用InspireData 可用動態圖形和圖表進行調查、分析和表現數據和資訊。 InspireData工具可以很容易地更改變量和策劃類型，以便學生可以用多種有意義的方法來探索資料。這會鼓勵他們調查數據分析能力，提出更多的問題，他們的理解和適用的數據，形成更好的結論，並繼續探索。
InspireData 可幫助學生們：
Students and teachers collect data from multiple sources including experiments, library and Internet research, user-created e-Surveys or one of the 100+ subject-specific databases that are part of InspireData. Students’ analysis and investigation includes finding the best representation for their data using multiple plot types such as Venn, bar, stack, pie, axis and time series. InspireData supports STEM initiatives and 21st century skills, and aligns with standards for science, social studies and mathematics.
The visual way to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts
Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration® develops thinking, literacy and numeracy skills using proven visual learning principles. In reading and writing, Kidspiration strengthens word recognition, vocabulary, comprehension and written expression. With new visual math tools, students build reasoning and problem solving skills.
Kidspiration helps students:
- Develop strong thinking skills
- Strengthen reading and writing skills
- Build conceptual understanding in math
Use Kidspiration’s Picture View to build graphic organizers including concept maps, webs, bubble diagrams and Venn diagrams. In Writing View, students expand their ideas into written expression. In Math View, students use math manipulatives such as color tiles, pattern blocks, base ten blocks, fraction tiles and fraction boxes to build essential math skills.
Research shows that visual learning is one of the best methods for teaching thinking skills. Visual learning techniques - graphical ways of working with ideas and presenting information - teach students to clarify their thinking and to process, organize and prioritize new information.
Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP (including Tablet PC Edition), Vista or Windows 7
256 MB RAM
250 MB available hard drive
Recommended:
Internet connection*
QuickTime®
Optional:
Interactive electronic whiteboard
Microphone
PowerPC G4 700 MHz or higher
OS X 10.3 or higher
512 MB RAM
250 MB available hard drive space
Recommended:
Internet connection*
Optional:
Interactive electronic whiteboard
Microphone
* For downloaded products, the computer on which the downloaded product is installed must be connected to the Internet for the product to be activated.
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