Welcome to the What's New in Webspiration Classroom™ Service page, where you'll find an overview of the latest updates affecting your account. Check back often, as new resources and improvements will be added frequently as part of your subscription. Because Webspiration Classroom is accessed online, your account will be automatically updated to the latest version when you log in.
Download the Webspiration Classroom Product Information Sheet [1]
April 2012 [2]
January 2012 [3]
June 2011 [4]
April 2011 [5]
February 2011 [6]
January 2011 [7]
Webspiration Classroom District Subscriptions are now available
We are excited to announce the release of Webspiration Classroom District Subscriptions, which will streamline deployment across multiple sites. Webspiration Classroom is now available as either an Individual Subscription or Volume Subscription. Learn more in Subscription Info [8].
We are also pleased to announce some significant improvements to the Webspiration Classroom user interface:
New classes feature to streamline assignment management
Archive old documents in your Document Manager to reduce clutter
A new archive function helps teachers and students reduce the number of documents visible in their Document Managers. This is especially helpful for hiding old assignments that you don't want to delete, but don't want in your My Docs.
Redesigned Starter Screen with all the resources you and your students need in one place
We have updated the design of the Starter Screen to make it easier to find the things you need. In addition to being able to create and manage your documents, you can now access class assignments, subject-specific templates, resources and training videos.
Advanced Features to Control Student-to-Student Collaboration
Although most educators are encouraging their students to share documents with one another, some educators would like the option to turn off collaboration for their school or for select students.
We have listened to your requests and have made Webspiration Classroom even more customizable from the Admin Utility with enhanced Collaboration Settings.
In addition to the Settings we had before, you now have the option to:
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Flash 10.2 Upgrade
In order to provide the most up-to-date service, Webspiration Classroom now requires Flash 10.2 or higher. To learn what version you currently have installed, visit http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ [9].
Monthly Subscriptions
For only $6 a month, you can purchase individual education accounts on a monthly subscription basis on our online store.
Flexible Quantity School Starter Subscriptions
Also available on our online store, you can purchase just the number of Webspiration Classroom School Accounts you need to get started. Choose a one year subscription of 10 to 99 accounts.
Custom School Subscriptions
Purchase multi-year School Starter Subscriptions or school subscriptions for more than 99 accounts, including school-wide, by contacting an Inspiration Software account specialist or an Allied Sales Partner.
Learn more about these subscription options on our Pricing Page [10].
All of the functions around managing your Friends are now grouped under Manage Friends on the Sharing menu. You can add people to your Friends List without having to share a document, delete people from your Friends List, and create Groups all in one place. For your convenience, people who you have shared documents with or have shared documents with you are automatically added to your Friends List.
Just click on the Sharing menu from within any open document, select Manage Friends, then select Friends List to edit and manage your friends.
To find out more and take advantage of these updates, please sign in [11] to your Webspiration Classroom account.
Student Resources
Designed to help students use Webspiration Classroom more effectively, the new online Student Resources section is now available with a collection of Study Tips which provide step-by-step instructions for specific study areas like the writing process, writing styles and peer review.
Feature Updates
Now, renaming your documents couldn’t be easier with the addition of the rename title box found in the upper right corner of every document.
What's New communications
In addition to this What's New tab, additional update information is now available after you sign in to Webspiration Classroom. Check the Starter screen for recent update messages and visit the Resource Center to read more about the newest features and resources.
To find out more and take advantage of all of these updates, please sign in [11] to your Webspiration Classroom account.
Name your documents now or later
Now when you create and open a document, you may begin work immediately without the need to name and save your document first. You may rename the document at any time during your work, and if you forget, you will be prompted.
Move your documents from an old to a new account
If you have a new Webspiration Classroom account but were previously using a personal or trial version, you can now move your documents over to the new one, keeping everything in one place.
New templates and examples
Many new ready-made templates and examples have been added to Webspiration Classroom to help teachers develop assignments that support curriculum plans or address students' individualized needs.
More online resources to help you get started:
To find out more and take advantage of all of these updates, please sign in [11] to your Webspiration Classroom account.
Links:
[1] http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/WebspirationSalesFlyer_Corp_lores.pdf
[2] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#April
[3] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#January
[4] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#june2011
[5] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#apr2011
[6] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#feb2011
[7] http://www.inspiration.com/webspirationclassroom/whats-new#jan2011
[8] http://www.inspiration.com/WebspirationClassroom/subscription-info
[9] http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
[10] http://www.webspirationclassroom.com/pricing
[11] http://www.webspirationclassroom.com