Here is my World War I inspiration project. I enjoyed doing this much more than I did making the PLN. It is nice to actually work with some content and mix it with the technology.
The inspiration program is fairly simple to use. I never really became frustrated or wanted to run away. I can definitely see how the inspiration program can be useful because it can make graphic organizers, which everyone seems to love so much.
I think that my inspiration project might be tweaked and used again if I have to teach World War I because these types of webs are helpful for students. It allows them to see how various, seemingly-unconnected pieces of info actually tie together. This will help them if they have to write a short essay combining different pieces of info on a final or a unit test.
Yes, the "covert to outline" tool in Inspiration is a great scaffold for students who resist writing but who respond well to visuals, etc. They could also use their visuals/outlines as "cheat sheets" on tests and quizzes, if you were so inclined.
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