Inspiration Introduction
Use this introduction two ways. First, use the introduction document without words and allow students to take notes of what they see on the guide sheet. This strategy is intended to engage students as they watch the skills demonstrated. The second document is a teacher document with words explaining each of the components of the program.
Files: inspir_intro.doc; inspir_intro_words.doc

Inserting sound into a PowerPoint presentation
This instruction guide explains how to insert sound into a PowerPoint slide. This strategy can be used to have students learn or revisit a skill that has already been taught to the whole class.
Files: inserting_sound.doc

Talking Box Pro
This free software will read any text that can be copied to the clipboard. This program can be used by students who are trying to read information that is above their reading level. his program is only for Windows-based computers.
Files: Program: tboxpro.zip

Talking Box Installation Guide
This guide will help you install and use Talking Box Pro. This program is only for Windows-based computers.
Files: installing_talking_box.doc

Mac OS X Text Reader
Are you unsure how to activate the built-in text-to-speech tool in the OS X operating system? This little guide will help you take advantage of it.
Files: osx_text_reader.doc

Highlighting text
The instruction guide explains how to copy a web site into word and highlight key terms.
Files: highlighting.doc

Creating Forms in Microsoft Word
You can create your own forms for your students to complete with this handy little instruction guide. By using forms, students can be guided with prompts and structure to enter is specific information to complete the form.
Files: creating_forms.doc

Word Drawing Tool Guide
This set of directions explains how to use the drawing tools in a Microsoft Word document.
Files: word_guide.doc

Inspiration Listening Tool
This set of directions explains how to turn on the listening feature in Inspiration.
Files: inspiration_listen.doc

Notable Newsletters
Developed by the Napa County Office of Education, this guide sheet covers the introductory skills needed to create a newsletter using Microsoft Word. Although many programs are specifically designed to create newsletters, MS Word easily creates effective newsletters, brochures, or other student projects.
Files: newsletter_skills.doc