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· ** Overview or synopsis ** – This staff development workshop is intended to acquaint the staff with the suite of INSPIRE databases. According to [], “INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library. INSPIRE is a collection of academic databases and other information resources that can be accessed by Indiana residents using any computer equipped with an Internet Protocol (IP) address located in Indiana and a Web browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. INSPIRE began in January 1998 as a partnership between the Indiana State Library and the Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority **(**INCOLSA), along with a one-time grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. which funded the SiteSearch software and its subsequent development. Additionally, LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funding is used for administration costs. INSPIRE is a service of the Indiana State Library. INSPIRE is supported by the Indiana General Assembly through Build Indiana Funds, the Institute of Museums and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act and in partnership with Academic Libraries of Indiana.” · ** Audience ** – This staff development lesson will be administered by the Library Media Specialist and is intended for all classroom teachers, special area teachers, paraprofessionals, and anyone who will be assisting students with lessons requiring them to use INSPIRE.
 * Get Inspired with INSPIRE **
 * ** Setting ** - This staff development lesson will occur in the Clinton Central Elementary School Library. CCE is a public school. All CCE teachers are issued laptop computers for professional use. They will need to bring their laptops to the media center in order to follow along with the PowerPoint presentation and to complete the “Check for Understanding.”
 * ** Needs ** - Currently, our staff does not use INSPIRE, and knows little about it. Much of the chatter includes false assumptions. Many teachers believe that anything retrieved from a computer is a website, and thus not necessarily reputable. I hope to prove that INSPIRE is a reputable wealth of information and resources- and it's FREE!!
 * ** Goals / Objectives ** –
 * ** Teachers will understand the difference between websites and databases. **
 * ** Teachers will practice using the INSPIRE databases. **
 * ** Teachers will brainstorm ideas for incorporating INSPIRE into class lessons. **
 * ** Teachers will ultimately integrate the use of INSPIRE into classroom lessons. **
 * ** Time Frame ** – This one-lesson workshop will take place after school. Time required will be 60 minutes.
 * ** Assessment ** – Teachers will be sent a post-workshop survey approximately one month after the workshop to measure the use of INSPIRE in the classroom.
 * ** Activities ** –
 * 1) Warm-up (15 minutes): Seat adults in groups of 4. Have each group member draw one of four cards on which are written: leader, recorder, encourager, and speaker. The leader will run the activity. The recorder will be responsible for writing down responses on a whiteboard. The encourager will be responsible for keeping the conversation focused and positive, and the speaker will be responsible for reporting findings. Instruct groups to list resources that their students use to gain information. They will have 5 minutes to complete this activity. Each group will read lists and give rationale and examples of how each resource is used. Use this as a springboard to introduce the differences between websites and online databases. Illustrate this by using the chart found at [].
 * 2) Lesson (10 minutes): Explain to teachers how most databases are obtained by paid subscription, but all Indiana residents have access to a collection of databases for free. Show the PowerPoint “How to Use Inspire.”
 * 3) Activity (30 minutes): Distribute the “Check for Understanding” activity, and give teachers approximately 15 minutes to practice using INSPIRE. Bring the group back together. Distribute sheets of paper attached to clipboards. Have teachers write down one existing lesson/curriculum area where they could use INSPIRE. Play “Give One, Get One.” Teachers will roam the room with their clipboard. They will approach another teacher and share their ideas for incorporating INSPIRE into the classroom- giving one and getting one. Allow this activity to continue for approximately 10 minutes.
 * 4) Review: Inform teachers that a survey will be distributed in a month to solicit information on the use of INSPIRE in the classroom.
 * ** Materials ** – Projector screen, school issued laptops, whiteboards, dry-erase markers, “Check for Understanding” handout, blank paper, clipboards, pencils, snacks, drinks.