Inspiration® 8.x takes visual learning to a higher level, supporting critical thinking, comprehension and writing in all curriculum areas. Retaining the core Inspiration functions, Inspiration 8.x introduces significant new capabilities to improve the visual learning experience for students and teachers.



Inspiration's NEW one-click transfer instantly moves students' work to their favorite word processor. After working in Inspiration to brainstorm, organize and outline, students then use Microsoft® Word® or AppleWorks® to finish the writing process and prepare their paper for publication.

Inspiration 8.x energizes the visual learning experience in many key areas:

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Inspiring new thinking tools
Inspiration 8.x gives students and educators broader and deeper ways to explore, organize and develop ideas.
  • Visually integrated notes
    Writing power comes to diagrams! Now students can start their writing process within the visual environment. By adding notes right in their diagrams, students can document research, describe content and add detailed information to projects.
  • Enhanced hyperlinking
    Information from multiple sources is now easier to gather, manage and present. Students can tie research and other resources into projects with hyperlinks to all types of files.
  • Audio capabilities
    Tap into multiple learning styles! Students can hear work read aloud or record their own words, adding a new dimension to their projects. A talking interface increases accessibility for all learners.
  • Multiple main ideas
    Brainstorm with no limitations. Students can freely explore multiple ideas simultaneously as they brainstorm, analyze and organize their thoughts.
Inviting, intuitive interface
Inspiration 8.x introduces a new interface that is friendly, inviting and open.
  • Quick Controls
    Manage information efficiently. Students control project notes, subtopics and recordings with a click of the mouse.
  • Formatting toolbar
    Instantly change colors, fonts and styling. Handy, accessible formatting options invite students to quickly and conveniently express ideas and organize projects. It's a more natural, more inspired way to work.
  • Multiple level undo
    Explore new ideas confidently. Students freely change information and add ideas, secure in the knowledge that undo and redo options are readily available.
  • Improved Outline View
    Jump into easy, efficient outlining! Students effortlessly organize, prioritize and manipulate information in Inspiration's enhanced Outline View.
Simplified template integration
Inspiration 8.x sparks teacher creativity with inspiring new ways to design and use templates . . . the fastest way to introduce visual learning and Inspiration to students in all subjects, including language arts, science and social studies.
  • Template Wizard
    Create customized visual learning activities! The Template Wizard gives teachers step-by-step help for designing templates to support any curriculum area.
  • Flexible template access
    Use and share templates with ease! Templates can be stored and launched from any location, making them readily available for students and teachers.
  • 60+ templates
    Quickly integrate visual learning into your classroom! A wealth of ideas from across the curriculum inspires students and teachers to plan, organize and create.
Rapid web site creation
Inspiration bridges the gap between students' early ideas and successful web projects.
  • Site Skeleton™ export
    Build the bones of a new web site. Students develop and organize their site concepts, then use the Site Skeleton export to instantly transform their work into HTML.
  • HTML export options
    Share your diagrams and outlines. Quickly convert Inspiration projects into web content with newly redesigned HTML export options.
Improved operational support
Inspiration 8.x integrates seamlessly into the education computing environment.
  • Inspiration 6 and Kidspiration® compatibility
    Support for multiple versions! Students can access and share any Inspiration Software document, whether created in Inspiration 6 or Inspiration 8.x … or even Kidspiration.
  • Compatibility with Inspiration® for Palm OS®
    Sync to and from Inspiration for Palm OS, the handheld tool to develop ideas and organize thinking. Expand and enhance diagrams created on the handheld, or transfer projects to the handheld for on-the-go visual thinking and learning!
  • Mac® OS X compatible
    Update your Inspiration! Inspiration 8.x supports OS X, the latest operating system for the Macintosh®.
  • Multi-user support
    Adapt and customize to match your needs! Students and teachers can easily create their own personal Inspiration preferences without altering network administrator settings.
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