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Inspiration

Workshop Outline

This workshop is centered around giving teachers a rationale and the tools for creating technology-integrated lessons. We will explore Inspiration software in-depth, and explore teaching within a framework called "Project-Based Learning." As we will discover, well-integrated lessons follow a constructionist approach towards learning that is well-supported with "PBL."

Daily Outline - Day 1 (3 Hours)

• Introduction to Inspiration
• Presentation: Well-Integrated Technology
• Inspiration—What is PBL? in Groups

Daily Outline - Day (3 Hours)

• Presentation of PBL Inspiration by Groups
• Introduction to Surveys in InspireData
• Inspiration Q/A
• Teaching (Something Fun) with PBL+Inspiration

Inspiration

Inspiration is software for planning, outlining, and visually designing concepts. It contains a rich graphics library of "clip art" and symbols. Inspiration documents can be printed, or exported as HTML and graphics. You can also design lessons in Inspiration using hyperlinks.

• Using Inspiration
• Thinking about Technology Integration (PDF)
• VA SOL Match for English (PDF)
• Inspiration and 21st Century Skills (PDF)
• Free Inspiration Templates
• More Inspiration Templates
• Styles of Graphic Organizers

The following (Word) documents can help with using Inspiration in the classroom.

• Rubric
• Introduction
• Brainstorming Rules
• Step-by-Step Guide

Project-Based Learning

• PBL Checklists
• Edutopia focus on PBL
• Benefits of PBL
• Why PBL?
• A PBL Primer
• Elements of a PBL Project
• Steps to Creating a PBL Project