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Chapter 7 discusses using concept maps, outlines, and storyboards to develop presentations.  Audio, video, text, graphics, and animation also help enhance a presentation.  As a teacher I could use these elements with Inspiration, Powerpoint, and Podcasts.  I think it is important for information to be presented in a clear, organized manner in order for students to grasp the topic.  Inspiration organizes the information very neatly and is great for making concept maps that contain text and graphics.  

I would encourage my students to make concept maps and develop outlines.  Concept maps are great for studying as are outlines.  When you are reading in your textbook making outlines and concept maps are great note taking forms that you can use later on to study from.  You can also use these concept maps and outlines to create a research paper or narrative.  

I think that Inspiration is going to be a program I use a lot when I am a teacher.  It organizes information so clearly and displays it in a readable manner.  You can format the program to fit your specific needs for the lesson you are teaching.  Inspiration can also be taught in the classroom at the high school level.  I wish I had access to this program when I was in high school and making outlines and concept maps.