New in Inspiration 9 (Feb 2, 2013)
- More visual learning support for reading, writing and thinking in Diagram View:
- Select from more symbol images that support curriculum content.
- Lock symbols while developing templates to ensure they aren't moved or deleted by students.
- Use Linking Phrases to easily explain relationships between ideas while creating concept maps.
- NEW Map View—A new visual view to create and think with mind maps;
- Add new topic and subtopic branches with one click.
- Rearrange and graft ideas to other branches by simply dragging them into place.
- Add a note to any topic to expand upon your ideas.
- Differentiate and emphasize ideas and groups using symbol images, colors and fonts.
- Instantly transform your mind map into an outline to develop your writing.
- More organizing, outlining and writing capabilities added to Outline View:
- Make visual connections in Outline View by showing or hiding symbols and Linking Phrases.
- Take multiple topics and make them one topic using Combine Topics.
- Use Break Apart to divide one long topic with multiple ideas into separate topics.
- Use Word Count to meet word and page count requirements.
- NEW Presentation Manager to develop presentations and present your knowledge:
- Develop slides from content and snapshot graphics automatically generated from your Diagram, Map and Outline Views.
- Add, duplicate, reorder and delete slides and talking points to expand your presentation and communicate your message effectively.
- Use ready-made professional background themes to create visually appealing presentations.
- Change background colors and font styles or add graphic backgrounds to create your own custom theme styles.
- Choose from different slide layouts to best communicate your key points and visual content.
- Communicate visually by adding graphics from your computer and the Internet. Create your own snapshots from your diagram or mind map.
- Add impact to your talking points by including videos and sounds that play directly from your presentation.
- Clarify your points of view and support your message by adding hyperlinks and speaker notes.
- Use slide transitions and reveal talking points individually to engage your audience.
- Print your slides in various formats (with or without speaker notes) for handouts including 3x5 and 4x6 cards.