Graphic+Organizers

Inspiration & Kidspiration (a NEW alternative for students 4th Gr and up is an online version of Inspiration called '[|MyWebspiration]')

**__Why do I want to use a graphic organizer?__**

 * graphic organizer / mind-mapping / webbing tool to help **STUDENTS AND TEACHERS** plan, organize, and communicate information visually.
 * GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS are listed as one of the TEN BEST INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES by Robert Marzano, a national leader in contemporary best practices.
 * Complete with thousands of images and hundreds of templates.
 * Instantly take notes visually with rapid-fire feature
 * Research-based instructional technique to improve student learning
 * Kidspiration - Grades K-3
 * Inspiration - Grades 4 and up

**__Examples__**

 * [|Examples from the Inspiration Website] - Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, Planning, and Multimedia Diagram examples.
 * [|Examples from the Kidspiration Website] - Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies examples, and Ready-Made Activities.

**__Resources__**
**Inspiration** - "The essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn"


 * Visual Learning in the Classroom video - reinforces 21st Century Learning skills and best practices for differentiation and meeting the needs of more learners.
 * Inspiration Quick Tour - Comprehensive video tutorial illustrating the key features of Inspiration. A "Must See" for all new users of Inspiration.
 * [|Inspiration Quick Start Tutorial] - Step-by-step instructions organized into mini-lessons designed to get you started using Inspiration.
 * Research from Inspiration
 * More resources and video tutorials are available once you open the program. Click the button that looks like the image to the right to access them.

**Kidspiration** - "The visual way to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts"
 * Kidspiration Quick Tour - Comprehensive video tutorial illustrating the key features of Kidspiration. A "Must See" for all new users of Kidspiration.
 * [|Kidspiration Quick Start Tutorials] - These tutorials are a great starting point for learning how to use Kidspiration.
 * [|Kidspiration Web Site] - Overview of software, educator resources, examples, lesson plan integration, and more.

**Both**
 * [|Curriculum Integration] - Simply select a grade and subject area to find practical examples, lesson plans and real-life classroom stories.
 * [|Interactive Whiteboard Integration] - Video explaining how make the most of Inspiration and Kidspiration with your SmartBoard.