2. Session Description
Experience a digital investigation, complete
with photos, sounds, videos, and web sites,
that will inspire your students to think
critically and document their learning.
Using Inspiration, participants will learn
how to create these investigations for
students that support the curriculum,
address the standards and differentiate
their instruction.
4. Sample Investigations
Birds of Prey Volcano President
Investigation Investigation Investigation
Haiti Bud, Not Buddy Back to School
Investigation Investigation Investigation
5. Why?
• Use Non-Linguistic
Representation
• Increase Engagement
• Build Background
Knowledge
• Focus on Standards
• Differentiate Content
• Allow for Self Direction
• Improve Media Literacy
• Provide Assessment
7. Classroom Setting
✦ Teacher Station with projection device
and speakers
✦ In pairs or small groups (lab or
laptops) with headphones
✦ Learning Center or Technology Station
✦ Independent Study
9. Create an Investigation
1. Choose Topic
2. Collect Media
3. Open Template
4. Replace Photo
5. Insert Video
6. Insert Sound
7. Copy Web Link
8. Modify Student Responses
9. Save with Template Wizard
10.Distribute to Students
10. Create a Digital Kit
A collection of digital materials based upon a unit of instruction
Video Segments Sounds
Photos
Music Web Sites Citations
27. Group Reflection Activity
1. Choose recorder Reflection
2. Start new Inspiration
document
3. Reflect and share out
using rapid fire Key Classroom
Learning Connection
4. Email to
jennifergingerich@mac.com