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**Concept Mapping with Inspiration**  
 * Concept Mapping Lesson Plan  **
 * Goals: **

This is the first of many possible lesson plans to incorporate the ‘Inspiration’ application. This is the introduction to the many applications and uses ‘Inspiration’ may have in the workplace. By the end of this lesson plan, the learner will be more familiar with ‘Inspiration’ and become more confident creating process flows using the tool. The ‘Inspiration’ tool is very similar to ‘Microsoft Visio’ in terms of process flow and chart creation; this tool will be available as a substitute application in place of ‘Visio’


 * Objectives: **

The main objective of this lesson plan is to explore the ‘Inspiration’ software application with the learner; building upon their existing knowledge of a similar program ‘Visio’. Through better understanding of the tool, the learner is better equipped to use this technology and incorporate it into their everyday work.


 * Time Allotment: **

The time allotted for this lesson plan and all subsequent lesson plans covering the topic of ‘Inspiration’ and the various applicable uses in the office will be one hour. //(These learning sessions will take place during the work day, in an attempt to not take away from productivity, learning sessions will be limited to one hour)//  
 * Required Equipment/Materials: **
 * Notebook computer (instructor)
 * Notebook computer (learner)
 * Inspiration program (all PC’s)
 * Projector
 * Projection screen

There are many methods of communication the learner is expected to utilize when conducting remote business with the client or peers located around the world.

With this concept map, the instructor will thoroughly go over each protocol of presentation with the student:  In doing so, the instructor will go over the benefits of each. Being that each of the above listed protocols are very advanced methods of presenting a meeting, the instructor will explore each protocol.
 * Video conferences
 * Webinars
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Teleconferences
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">In House Presentation

While exploring each method, the student will be asked to pick the meeting facilitation method they prefer most. Upon picking a preferred method, for assessment, the student will then be asked to facilitate a meeting using the chosen protocol.


 * Assessment/Evaluation: **

Items that will be taken into account when ‘grading’ the student will be: <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;"> Being that this is only an introduction to the different protocols of conducting a meeting, the conversation, feedback, and areas more deeply discussed will be determined by student feedback to the instructor as the training is being conducted.
 * Does the chosen protocol bridge the gap and inconvenience previously encountered
 * Was this an appropriate meeting method for the given material
 * Was the student able to control the meeting while using the specified protocol
 * Was the student successful in presenting the data in a clear easily understandable method
 * Did the student appear comfortable using the method chosen
 * Was the meeting successful

The nature of the meeting will tailor itself to the audience

Click below for a sample concept map created with ‘Inspiration’ explaining the various methods of conducting remote conferences

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Click here to download the [|Inspiration] <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">application.