Inspiration® for Palm OS® Launched

Students Develop and Organize Thinking Using Visual Learning Software for Palm OS Devices

PORTLAND, OR — May 12, 2004
Inspiration Software® today launched Inspiration® for Palm OS®. Now students and teachers can use the leading visual learning tool to develop and organize thinking on Palm Powered™ handhelds including Dana by AlphaSmart®.

Inspiration for Palm OS combines the power of visual learning with the natural ease of handheld computers. With Inspiration for Palm OS, students and teachers use the stylus to create graphic organizers by sketching symbols and arranging thoughts directly on the screen. The integrated outline view allows students to create a solid foundation for their writing. To complete a project, students can transfer to a handheld word processor, sync their handheld device to a desktop computer or beam to a printer.

"For technology to be used effectively in education, teachers and students need to have access to high quality thinking and learning software on any device they choose," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "By developing Inspiration for Palm OS, we continue our commitment to meet the requests of educators by offering more students the visual learning tool that advances achievement in writing, critical thinking and comprehension."

Inspiration for Palm OS includes many of the same popular capabilities as Inspiration, including RapidFire® and ready-to-use templates. Special zoom options allow students and teachers to work effectively on a handheld screen. Whether viewing the entire graphic organizer structure or focusing in on one section, it is easy to review and modify details.

"I am very impressed with Inspiration for Palm OS. It retains the look and feel of the desktop version while functioning seamlessly and intuitively within the handheld environment," said Nathan Davidson, technology staff developer, Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township, Indianapolis, who participated in Inspiration for Palm OS beta testing. "The simplicity of the tools makes creating and editing diagrams quick and easy."

Educators interested in previewing Inspiration for Palm OS can download a free 30-day trial copy from the Inspiration Software Web site at www.inspiration.com/freetrial. There are a variety of ways to purchase Inspiration for Palm OS. Single copies can either be downloaded from the Web site or ordered on CD for $29.95. The Inspiration Companion Bundle, including Inspiration for Palm OS and Inspiration 7.5, is available for $89.95. Volume pricing is also available.

Customers with Inspiration 7 and higher can download a free update adding the capability to synchronize between the desktop and the Palm OS application. The update is available at www.inspiration.com/Help-Center/Inspiration in the Inspiration section.

Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 10 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education—inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve their academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.