Inspiration - Tech Quick Guides
Inspiration software allows students to create webs on the computer screen to organize their thoughts before writing. It is an excellent accommodation for students whose handwriting difficulties limit the benefit of making webs on paper.
Printable Quick Guides
- Inspiration version 7 (281k pdf)
- Inspiration version 8 (263k pdf)
- Labeling Maps and Images using PowerPoint or Inspiration (105k pdf)
- Kidspiration First Steps (from Plano, TX) (330K pdf)
Video Tutorials
- How do I get started, view the symbol palette, zoom in and out? (2:09)
- How do I add symbols? (2:35)
- How do I use change symbol shapes and colors and use the symbol libraries? (1:31)
- How do I add notes? (2:28)
- How do I arrange the layout and switch to an outline view and transfer my diagram or outline to a word processor? (2:40)
- How can I use the Listen tool to have text read out loud? (0:49)
- How can I add video to my diagram? (1:48)
- How can I add sounds to my diagram? (1:18)
- How can I add hyperlinks to my diagram? (1:49)
- How can I add voice notes to my diagram? (1:12)
After watching any of these segments, please give us your feedback.
Other Resources
- Register for a webinar on using Inspiration products
- Review a pre-recorded webinar on strategies for using Inspiration products
Home Use privileges for MCPS Staff
This software allows home-use rights for MCPS staff. See Home Use Summary (45K pdf).
