Inspiration 9

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Inspiration 9

• Visual Diagramming Software

HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM IN THE SKILLS CENTER
ROOM 801
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WHAT IS INSPIRATION?

• Inspiration is a visual thinking and learning
  tool students can use to plan, research
  complete projects.
• With Diagram and Outline Modes, learners create
  graphic diagrams that generate the conventional
  outlines used to expand topics into writing.

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START THE PROGRAM

• Diagram create a visual map diagram
• Outline use a traditional outline method to
  organize information
• Templates use pre-formed formats to organize
  your information

START HERE

• Learn to Use Video tutorials show you how
  to use Inspiration

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START YOUR DIAGRAM
Before using Inspiration make sure to read the
material you will be basing your diagrams on.

• To begin, type in your main idea in the bubble
  provided.
• Then choose a tool from the toolbar to add more
  ideas to your map.
• Rapid Fire
• Create
• Keep adding more related concepts!

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INSPIRATION TOOLS(using the toolbar at the top
of the screen)
Outline button switches to the outline of your
visual diagram
Use Rapid Fire to fire off ideas. Click the rapid
fire button then press enter after each new idea
to see it pop up on the screen.
Use the Word Guide as a dictionary thesaurus.
Arrange your visual diagram in a more organized
format.
Use Create to create a new diagram bubble then
add an idea.
Presentation allows you to convert your finished
diagram into a presentation format with one easy
click!
Link one idea to another. Click on the general
idea then click its related idea.
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INSPIRATION TOOLS(additional tools)
Symbol Palette allows you to change the shape or
image of an idea symbol.
The Note tool allows you to include information
that is not visible in the diagram but that can
be included later. (similar to a Post It)
The Idea Symbol is where you type in your
information.
The Drawing Toolbar allows you to change the
format and style of your shapes. You can also
zoom in on and center your map on the screen.
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INSPIRATION TOOLS(relationship tools)

• Indicate relationships between ideas by using the
  linking phrases tool. To use Right click on a
  link and choose a phrase OR type your own.
• Include notes for added information about an
  idea.

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WHAT IS A TEMPLATE?
Insert YOUR information into already formed
diagrams!

• Templates offer a pre-established framework for
  organizing information ideas
• Areas covered include
• Language Arts
• Science
• Social Studies
• Thinking Skills
• Planning Topics

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USE A TEMPLATE

• Go to File, Open Template or select Template from
  the Inspiration Starter Menu
• Select the Template area you
  want to view and click Open
• Once the template opens, read through the
  prompts inside of the idea symbol
• Select an idea symbol then type in the requested
  information into that symbol.

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WHAT IS AN OUTLINE?

• The outline helps you put ideas about your topic
  in a numbered and organized format.
• You may use the outline as a guide when creating
  your writing sample.

Use the Outline Toolbar to Insert Topics
Subtopics to move your topics to the left or
right to increase or decrease the importance of
the topic.
Spell Check your document before printing by
clicking on Tools, then Spell Check
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SAVE YOUR DIAGRAM
To continue to work on your diagram later, make
sure to Save your file

1. Click on File, Save As
2. Navigate to your student number H drive i.e..
   00112288 on FCStudent (H)
3. Name your diagram click Save.

You may also save your Inspiration file to a
removable disk drive.
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PRINT YOUR DIAGRAM(using Setup Options)

• Click on File, then Page Setup to change printing
  options including
• Type a Header or Footer with your class
  information.
• Change your page orientation to Landscape or
  Portrait in the Layout tab.
• Print a crowded diagram onto two pages by
  clicking on the Scale to 2 pages button in the
  Layout tab.
• Click the Print button once you have set your
  options.

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TRANSFER YOUR DIAGRAM

• To print outside the lab
• Transfer your diagram to a word processing
  program by clicking the Transfer tool from the
  Menu Bar.
• Select your transfer options and click OK. Then,
  choose your preferred word processing program.
• Edit your transferred outline. You will not be
  able to edit the diagram in the word processing
  program.
• Print your document.

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ASK QUESTIONS!

• Instructors and
• Instructional Assistants are here to answer your
  questions!
• Learn more at inspiration.com
• Remember To print in the Skills Center
  youmust first purchase printing at the
  bookstore, then present your receipt to Skills
  Center staff.