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Anyone used Inspiration software in their classes?

 
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:28 pm    Post subject: Anyone used Inspiration software in their classes? Reply with quote

I've been studying this as a part of my MA class.

One of the problems I find with my students is that they have not developed strong organization skills. This software can really help students organize ideas into a final written product and/or presentation.

In addition, I'm trying to stimulate my students' brains through the "dual coding effect" of both visual and verbal learning.

Anyone using it? I'd like to put it to use in my writing classes, and perhaps my job interview class.

http://www.inspiration.com/inspiration9

It comes with a 30 day trial.

http://www.inspiration.com/videos/Inspiration

Watch that 2nd link... I'm thinking of buying it.
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HalfJapanese



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There might be some alternative software for FREE that you may like: http://lifehacker.com/search/brainstorm%20visual/

Here is one of the results form the search that lists there top five "Mind Mapping Applications" http://lifehacker.com/5188833/hive-five-five-best-mind-mapping-applications
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some others are http://www.spicynodes.org/index.html , http://www.smartdraw.com/product/features , and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_concept_mapping_software
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Juregen



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mind mapping on a piece of paper doesn't work anymore?
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome stuff, guys... thanks!

I didn't want to pay $69 for the software!
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frankly speaking



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am so old fashioned. I actually cannot stand mind mapping or web structures. I like the old Cornell method.

I know that it isn't hip and cool and fun, but it is effective and very easy to organize your structure.

But thanks for the links. I often show students alternatives, if they prefer it they use it. I really don't care what method people use as long as they get the desired results. I just stick with the old tried and true method for me.
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