Copyright, National Staff Development Council, 2000. All rights reserved. This column is meant to help staff developers use technology as a tool, not review software. This month, though, we felt it would be valuable to share the capabilities of Inspiration. Seldom have we found a software package so versatile and adept at helping users enhance thinking and learning.
Inspiration is a powerful visual tool that helps users develop ideas and organize thinking.
It is as helpful for students writing a research paper or expository essay as it is for staff developers and administrators writing grant applications. Kindergartners to college-age students can use Inspiration for visual organizers, concept maps, idea maps, webs, and other diagrams. Visual learning is one of the best methods for teaching thinking skills and helping organize ideas. Visual diagrams help students make connections and transfer knowledge. Inspiration's 35 templates help you get acquainted with visual learning.