The textbook that we are using for my assistive technology
course, Assistive Technology in the Classroom by Amy G. Dell, Deborah A. Newton
and Jerry G. Petroff, provides really great resources for assistive technology.
One resource that it recommends for graphic organizers is Inspiration software.
This resource provides great ways to reach visual learners using graphic
organizers, outlines, plots and graphs, and mapping. Inspiration gives students
the tools to analyze, interpret, illustrate, and present complex concepts more
clearly. The Inspiration 9 software cost $9.99 and is designed for students
grades 6- adult. Inspire Data is
designed for students grades 4-12.
Webspiration classroom does not provide a grade level. Inspiration Maps does not provide a grade
level. The Kidspiration 3 is a software
for kids that helps them understand words, numbers and concepts by visual
representation. There is a free 30-day
trial available to try out this software! Below are some examples of what you can create using this software:
Information found in : Assistive Technology In the Classroom: Enhancing the School Experiences of Students with Disabilities, Second Edition 2012 by Amy G. Dell, Deborah A. Newton, Jerry G. Petroff, Pearson, ISBN 10: 0-13-139040-6 or ISBN 13: 978-0-13-139040-9.
I like that you provided different pictures of graphic organizers that were made on Inspiration! I also talked about Inspiration on my blog and feel that it really is a great resource for students to use. There is so much that students are able to do through this software and it guides students along through the writing process. Even though it does cost money, I think it's definitely worth it for how much it's able to do!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your response Erin! I am so happy that I found this resource because it is really useful!
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