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Awards
Inspiration Software®, Inc. has received numerous awards from teachers, education magazines and computer learning labs. We're proud of our accomplishments and for being recognized for the positive difference we have made in the lives of students, teachers and parents.
2009Kidspiration Named to "Dr. Toy's" Lists of Top Children's Products for 2009Kidspiration Named to "Dr. Toy's" Lists of Top Children's Products for 2009Visual Learning Software for Young Learners Expands List of Accolades With Honors From Toy Industry Expert
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oct. 15, 2009
Kidspiration® 3, Inspiration Software®, Inc.'s visual learning software for grades K-5, expands its growing list of honors to the toy industry with today's announcement that it has been named one of the "10 Best High-Tech Products for 2009" and "100 Best Children's Products for 2009" by renowned expert "Dr. Toy" (aka Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.d.). With these two additions, the award count for Kidspiration 3 totals 16 since its launch in early 2008.
Dr. Toy's seal of approval for children's products, now in its 19th year, is the only program of its kind offered free to consumers. It is produced by experienced toy industry professional Dr. Toy, a child development specialist who focuses on unique, high-quality, active, creative and educational products. In cooperation with The Institute for Childhood Resources, established in 1975, Dr. Toy provides parents and professionals with timely information on the best toys, products, books, games, DVDs and more. Many parents, teachers and toy buyers use Dr. Toy's guidance in making selections.
"We evaluate children's products based on a complicated set of objective and subjective criteria, asking, 'Is the product a good value for the price?' and 'Is it appropriate for children?' and, of course, 'Is it fun?'" said Dr. Auerbach. "The answer was 'yes' to those questions for Kidspiration 3. Inspiration Software joins other winning companies with products on the top 2009 lists that are developing cutting-edge products that provide children with the most innovative, developmentally appropriate experiences."
Kidspiration supports young learners as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math, and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. In reading and writing, Kidspiration supports students as they think creatively and organize ideas to write, comprehend and communicate successfully. With the new visual math tools in Kidspiration 3, students build a strong mathematical foundation for reasoning and problem-solving by using visual representations to understand math concepts. Across the curriculum, they express and communicate their thinking with pictures, words and numbers.
"At Inspiration Software, we have always believed that learning should be fun and so it is great to see Kidspiration 3 on Dr. Toy’s list of smart technology toys as well as the top children's products of the year,” said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "We know that parents around the country turn to Dr. Toy for her expertise and are proud to have our visual learning software included on her lists of top products."
A 30-day free trial of Kidspiration 3 can be downloaded at www.inspiration.com/freetrial. For more information, call 800-877-4292 or visit http://www.inspiration.com/order to find a local education dealer.
About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.'s award-winning software tools, Inspiration®, Kidspiration and InspireData®, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide. Inspiration Software Sweeps 14th Annual Educational Software Review Awards Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData Honored by ComputED Learning Center PORTLAND, Ore. – Sept. 18, 2009
Inspiration Software®, Inc., the leader in visual thinking and learning, was a triple-crown winner in the 14th Annual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIE Awards), with honors for Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and InspireData®. The EDDIE Awards are sponsored by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The EDDIE Awards target innovative and content-rich programs and Web sites that augment the classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity, providing parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. Selection criteria include academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach and management system. Winners are selected from titles submitted by publishers from around the world. "It is always exciting when educators recognize our visual learning software tools with awards," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "However, it is particularly gratifying to see all three products – Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData – recognized by this group of leaders in education technology." Kidspiration 3, the visual learning software for students in kindergarten through grade 5, was honored in the "Thinking Skills" category for early elementary students. Kidspiration supports students as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. This is the 14th award for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. Inspiration, the essential tool to visualize, think, organize and learn, was recognized in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary students. Learners grade 6 to adult rely on Inspiration to plan, research and complete projects successfully. InspireData, the visual way to explore and understand data, won an EDDIE award in the "Data Exploration" category for upper elementary students. Students grades 4 to 12 use InspireData to investigate, analyze and represent data and information in dynamic graphs and charts. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.'s award-winning software tools, Inspiration, Kidspiration and InspireData, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company’s visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide. Kidspiration 3 and InspireData Recognized for Innovation, Educational Excellence
PORTLAND, Ore. – April 28, 2009 – Two Inspiration Software®, Inc. visual learning software tools are winners in the 15th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES). This award program, sponsored by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource, targets innovative and content-rich programs and websites which provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. Winners are selected from titles submitted by software publishers from around the world.
Kidspiration® 3, the newest version of Inspiration Software's visual learning software for young learners, took top honors in the Early Elementary Thinking Skills category. InspireData® 1.5, the visual way to explore and understand data, was named best software for data exploration. This is the eighth year in a row that Kidspiration has been honored by this award program and the third consecutive year for InspireData.
"It is exciting to have our visual learning software tools continue to earn recognition from the ComputED Learning Center's education award program," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "Visual learning plays an important role in helping students build 21st century skills and we are committed to developing powerful tools for integrating this instructional strategy into teaching and learning."
Kidspiration 3 supports students in kindergarten through fifth grade as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math, and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. Since its launch in early 2008, the visual learning software for young learners has earned 12 prestigious awards across the education, parenting and technology communities.
Students in grades 4-12 use InspireData to investigate, analyze, and represent data and information in dynamic graphs and charts. InspireData’s tools make it easy to change variables and plot types so students can explore data in multiple, meaningful ways. Free 30-day trials of Kidspiration 3 and InspireData can be downloaded at www.inspiration.com/freetrial. For more information, call 800-877-4292 or visit http://www.inspiration.com/order to find a local education dealer.
About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.’s award-winning software tools, Inspiration®, Kidspiration and InspireData, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company’s visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide.
For more information, press only:
Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe Communications, 773-227-1049, lwolfe@lwolfe.com
©2009 Inspiration Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Inspiration Software®, Kidspiration®, InspireData® and Inspiration® are registered trademarks of Inspiration Software, Inc. All other brands are the property of their respective owners.
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Kidspiration 3 Wins 2009 Software & Information Industry CODiE Award
Prestigious Software Industry Award Marks 13th Honor for Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Tool for Young Learners PORTLAND, Ore. – May 11, 2009 – Kidspiration 3 has added the prestigious Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award to its growing list of honors and accolades. The visual learning software for grades K-5 is the winner of the award for Best Instructional Solution in Other Curriculum Areas in the 2009 program honoring outstanding achievement and vision in the software, digital information and education technology industries. This year’s CODiE Awards winners were selected from more than 850 nominations submitted by 600 companies. A panel of expert judges narrowed the field to 345 finalists from which the 2009 CODiE winners were chosen.
Kidspiration 3 supports students in kindergarten through fifth grade as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. The CODiE Award marks the 13th honor across the education, parenting and technology communities for Kidspiration 3 since its launch in early 2008. “Kidspiration 3 truly represents more than two decades of experience working with educators to develop visual learning tools that students use to develop critical thinking skills,” said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. “We are proud to have our visual learning software for young learners honored for innovation by the technology industry, and we are even prouder of the creative ways that teachers are using it with their students every day in classrooms around the world.” In reading and writing, Kidspiration supports students as they think creatively and organize ideas to write, comprehend and communicate successfully. With the new visual math tools in Kidspiration 3, students build a strong mathematical foundation for reasoning and problem-solving by using visual representations to understand math concepts. Across the curriculum, they express and communicate their thinking with pictures, words and numbers. A free 30-day free trial of Kidspiration 3 can be downloaded at www.inspiration.com/freetrial. For more information, call 800-877-4292 or visit www.inspiration.com/order to find a local education dealer. About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.’s award-winning software tools, Inspiration®, Kidspiration and InspireData®, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company’s visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide. For more information, press only:
Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe Communications, 773-227-1049, lwolfe@lwolfe.com ©2009 Inspiration Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Inspiration Software®, Kidspiration®, InspireData® and Inspiration® are registered trademarks of Inspiration Software, Inc. All other brands are the property of their respective owners. ### List of Honors for Visual Learning Software for Young Learners Continues to Grow
PORTLAND, Ore. – Feb. 06, 2009 – Kidspiration® 3 celebrated its one-year anniversary by adding another accolade to its growing list of honors for excellence in the education, parenting and technology communities. The newest member of Inspiration Software®, Inc.’s family of award-winning visual learning software tools was named a winner in the iParenting Media Award Best Products of 2009.
Honored in the awards program’s software category, Kidspiration 3 supports students in kindergarten through fifth grade as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math, and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. In 2008, the visual learning software for young learners garnered 10 awards, including two from iParenting Media.
“It is exciting to have a parenting organization, such as iParenting Media, recognize the ways that our visual learning software can help young learners build the critical thinking skills necessary for 21st century success,” said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software.
Products considered for an iParenting Media Award were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by a variety of sources including experts and families. Results were compiled and submitted to the iParenting Media Executive Committee for final approval.
A 30-day free trial of Kidspiration 3 can be downloaded at www.inspiration.com/freetrial. For more information, call 800-877-4292 or visit http://www.inspiration.com/order to find a local education dealer.
About iParenting Media
iParenting.com, an online community for parents and parents-to-be, is part of Disney Online’s network of family-focused Web sites including Disney Family.com, FamilyFun.com and Wondertime.com. Founded in 1994, the company has grown from a single pregnancy site, www.PregnancyToday.com, to an award-winning network of more than 40 sites, in English and Spanish. The iParenting sites address a range of parenting issues from preconception through raising teenagers and beyond. iParenting Media’s Editor-in-Chief, Elisa Ast All, MSJ, writes a monthly newspaper column and co-hosts a Chicago-based radio show, Points on Parenting.
iParenting Media produces the highly-respected iParenting Media Awards program. Consumers can learn more about iParenting Media Award-winning products, and where to purchase the products via a retailer network online, by visiting www.iParentingMediaAwards.com/consumer.
About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.’s award-winning software tools, Inspiration®, Kidspiration and InspireData®, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge, and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company’s visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide.
For more information, press only:
Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe Communications, 773-227-1049, lwolfe@lwolfe.com
©2009 Inspiration Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Inspiration Software®, Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and InspireData® are registered trademarks of Inspiration Software, Inc. All other brands are the property of their respective owners.
### 2008Kidspiration 3 “Wows” Judges in 13th Annual Education Software Review AwardsVisual Learning Software for Young Learners Named Favorite of Teachers, Parents by Top National Award Programs PORTLAND, Ore. – Oct. 8, 2008
Kidspiration® 3, the newest version of Inspiration Software®, Inc.’s visual learning software for young learners, was named the top software for Early Elementary Thinking Skills in the 13th Annual Education Software Review Awards. This award program, sponsored by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource, targets innovative and content-rich programs and websites which provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. This honor comes close on the heels of recognition from two parent organizations, iParenting Media and the Parents’ Choice Foundation. Judges for the 2008 EDDIE awards said they “quickly and unanimously” named Kidspiration for the honor and that they were “once again wowed” by the visual learning software. With tools for building reading and writing skills as well as a conceptual understanding of math, the judges recommended both the software and its new series of lesson plan books so that teachers can “make the most of this powerful learning tool.” Kidspiration 3 also recently earned the 2008 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award from the Parents’ Choice Foundation, the nation’s oldest nonprofit guide to quality children’s media and toys. Plus, the 2008 iParenting Media Award honored Kidspiration 3 as one of the top software products of the year. Products are selected by this highly-respected awards program based on their fun value, quality, ease of use, play duration, educational nature and uniqueness, among other criteria. “Elementary teachers around the country are telling us that our newest version of Kidspiraiton gives them a complete tool for helping students build thinking skills across the curriculum, “said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. “It is exciting to have Kidspiration 3 honored by these top education and parenting award programs.” In fact, since its launch earlier this year, Kidspiration 3 has garnered numerous awards. Just weeks after its debut, it received an Editor's Choice Award from “Children’s Technology Review” followed by a 2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) from the ComputED Learning Center in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary. Kidspiration 3 supports students in kindergarten through fifth grade as they strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum. In reading and writing, students use Kidspiration to think creatively and organize ideas to write, comprehend and communicate successfully. With the visual math tools in Kidspiration 3, students build a strong mathematical foundation for reasoning and problem-solving by using visual representations to understand math concepts. Across the curriculum, they express and communicate their thinking with pictures, words and numbers. Elementary teachers can quickly and easily use Kidspiration to help students build thinking skills with a series of lesson plan books from Inspiration Software. Written by educators, “Kidspiration® in the Classroom: Writing Essentials,” “Kidspiration in the Classroom: Math Made Visual” and “Kidspiration in the Classroom: Reading Essentials,” provide practical ideas, creative lesson plans and easy-to-follow directions that encourage student learning and thinking. Sample pages from the books can be downloaded at http://www.inspiration.com/Resources/Kidspiration. PORTLAND, OR — July 30, 2008
Inspiration Software® received the iParenting 2008 Outstanding Product award for Kidspiration® 3, the visual way to strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum, for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. iParenting Media's Award Program honors the best products in the children's media and juvenile products industries. Kidspiration was recognized in the Software category. For more information about the iParenting Media Awards and to view the complete list of award winners, visit: http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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. PORTLAND, OR — April 25, 2008
Inspiration Software® was recently honored with two 2008 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration® 3 and InspireData® 1.5. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Kidspiration 3, the visual way to strengthen reading and writing skills, build conceptual understanding in math and develop thinking skills across the curriculum, for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary. This is the seventh year that Kidspiration has received this honor. InspireData® was also a winner for the second year in a row, for best Multi-level "Research Tool." For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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. PORTLAND, OR—March 19, 2008
Inspiration Software® recently received the Editor's Choice award for Kidspiration® 3 from Children's Technology Review. Released in February 2008, Kidspiration 3 is the visual way for students to explore and understand words, numbers and concepts. For more information about what’s new in Kidspiration 3, including the new Starter screen, new Math View and visual math tools, a keyword symbol search, more inspiring templates, enhanced Audio support, Word Guide combination dictionary and thesaurus, and access to Kidspiration Web Resources, please visit: http://www.inspiration.com/productinfo/
kidspiration/index.cfm. Children's Technology Review (CTR) is an independent survey, published monthly, of commercial interactive media products designed for children, aged birth- to 15-years. These are the products that children use for both fun and learning, either at home and/or at school. They include software, video games, interactive toys, web sites that a child might visit, and so on. For more information about Children's Technology Review, visit www.childrenssoftware.com. About 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 15 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.
2006Inspiration Software® Wins Three 2006 EDDIE AwardsPORTLAND, OR — August 11, 2006
Inspiration Software® was honored with three 2006 Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. Now in its 11th year, this annual awards program is presented by San Diego's ComputED Learning Center, and targets innovative and content-rich programs and websites which provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence—including augmenting the classroom curriculum and improving teacher productivity. Winners are selected from titles submitted by software publishers around the world and selection is based on academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach and management system. All submitted titles are made available to school districts, teachers, and the public through ComputED and the Educational Software Preview Service of San Diego Center for Educational Technology (a nonprofit organization). Inspiration 8, the latest version of the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the EDDIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the 11th consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also an EDDIE winner for a second time, this year in the PDA "Thinking Skills" category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the EDDIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — August 11, 2006
Inspiration Software® was honored with three 2006 Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. Now in its 11th year, this annual awards program is presented by San Diego's ComputED Learning Center, and targets innovative and content-rich programs and websites which provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence—including augmenting the classroom curriculum and improving teacher productivity. Winners are selected from titles submitted by software publishers around the world and selection is based on academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach and management system. All submitted titles are made available to school districts, teachers, and the public through ComputED and the Educational Software Preview Service of San Diego Center for Educational Technology (a nonprofit organization). Inspiration 8, the latest version of the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the EDDIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the 11th consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also an EDDIE winner for a second time, this year in the PDA "Thinking Skills" category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the EDDIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
2005Inspiration Software Wins Two 2005 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association Both Inspiration and Kidspiration Recognized as Top Educational SoftwarePORTLAND, OR — May 31, 2005
Inspiration Software® received two 2005 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) last week in Universal City, Calif. The company's flagship visual learning software, Inspiration® 7.5, was honored as the Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity. Kidspiration® 2, visual learning software for kindergarten through fifth grade, won the Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution: Language Arts/Reading category. This is the fifth Codie Award won by Inspiration Software. This year over 800 companies submitted more than 1,000 nominations — a record breaker for the Codie Awards, now in its 20th year. First round judging was completed by a broad panel of representatives from the industry trade press, mainstream technology writers and industry experts and analysts. Second round judging was based on votes from SIIA members. Member companies are allotted one vote per company in each Codie Award category. "SIIA congratulates Inspiration Software, Inc. on its two 2005 Codie Awards wins in education technology categories," said Ken Wasch, president, SIIA. As the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking, Inspiration 7.5 provides powerful support for critical thinking, comprehension and writing in all curriculum areas for students from grade 6 to adult. Kidspiration 2 offers students in grades K-5 the ability to build early literacy skills and understand new concepts by using graphic organizers to combine pictures, text and spoken words. "At Inspiration Software, our commitment is to develop visual learning software tools that help students achieve at the highest levels," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is wonderful to have the latest updates to our premier products, Inspiration and Kidspiration, once again honored by the software industry." About 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 15 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. About the Software & Information Industry Association
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age. Go to www.siia.net for further information.
Inspiration Software Honored With Two 2006 Codie Awards From the Software & Information Industry AssociationVisual Learning Software Tools Take Top Honors in Educational Software CategoriesPORTLAND, OR — May 23, 2006
Inspiration Software®'s visual learning software products took top honors in two 2006 Codie Awards categories presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) last week in San Francisco. Kidspiration® 2.1 was recognized as the Best Instructional Solution: Non-Core Content Area, and Inspiration® for Pocket PC won Best Mobile or Handheld Education Solution. "This 21st Annual Codie Awards continues our tradition of celebrating the best products in the software and information industry," said Ken Wasch, president, SIIA. "Being a winner among so many fine nominees is a solid achievement. I congratulate all of the companies." This year's winners were chosen from more than 1,026 nominations — the most in the history of the Codies — for the excellence of their products, services, corporate leadership and philanthropy. "Our company's talented team is dedicated to developing the highest quality products that allow students to use visual learning to build thinking skills," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "We are thrilled to have the software industry recognize the results of that commitment." Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Kidspiration 2.1, the newest update, includes enhanced compatibility with whiteboards and syncing with Inspiration for Palm OS, encouraging collaborative learning activities in small groups or as a whole class. Launched last June, Inspiration for Pocket PC combines the power of visual learning with the ease of handhelds and includes many of the popular capabilities of the company's flagship visual learning software, Inspiration. About 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 15 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. About the Software & Information Industry Association
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age. Go to www.siia.net for further information.
Inspiration Software’s Visual Learning Tools Win 2006 BESSIE AwardsPORTLAND, OR — March 24, 2006
Inspiration Software was honored with three 2006 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Inspiration 7.6, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the ninth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also a winner for the second year in a row, in the PDA category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — March 24, 2006
Inspiration Software was honored with three 2006 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Inspiration 7.6, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the multi-level "Thinking Skills" category. Kidspiration 2.1, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for upper elementary. This is the ninth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the sixth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS was also a winner for the second year in a row, in the PDA category. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — Dec. 2, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. is honored to receive two 2006 Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family, for Inspiration® 7.6 and Kidspiration® 2.1. The 3rd annual Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family are presented by Learning Magazine (http://www.theeducationcenter.com/), and the complete list of award recipients will be published in the April 2006 issue. This is the second year in a row that Kidspiration has been honored with this award. Learning Magazine introduced the first Teachers' Choice Awards program in 1994. In 2004, it launched the Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family in order to meet the needs of companies whose educational products work in the home. Teachers from across the United States judged the entries and evaluated how effectively the products could be incorporated into the home environment. Each product was evaluated on educational value, originality and creativity, ease of use, safety and durability, and high-interest level and motivation for children. Inspiration is the premier tool to help students grade 6 to adult develop ideas and organize thinking. Powered by the proven techniques of visual learning, Inspiration taps into students' creativity and learning strengths. Students develop essential learning strategies as they create graphic organizers to visually represent concepts and relationships. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. The results are clearer thinking, more creative projects, better organized writing and improved performance across all curriculum areas. Inspiration 7.6, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. Kidspiration is the visual way to think, write and comprehend. Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning, improving achievement and standards-based skills across the curriculum. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and organize their ideas for writing. Kidspiration 2.1, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — Dec. 2, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. is honored to receive two 2006 Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family, for Inspiration® 7.6 and Kidspiration® 2.1. The 3rd annual Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family are presented by Learning Magazine (http://www.theeducationcenter.com/), and the complete list of award recipients will be published in the April 2006 issue. This is the second year in a row that Kidspiration has been honored with this award. Learning Magazine introduced the first Teachers' Choice Awards program in 1994. In 2004, it launched the Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family in order to meet the needs of companies whose educational products work in the home. Teachers from across the United States judged the entries and evaluated how effectively the products could be incorporated into the home environment. Each product was evaluated on educational value, originality and creativity, ease of use, safety and durability, and high-interest level and motivation for children. Inspiration is the premier tool to help students grade 6 to adult develop ideas and organize thinking. Powered by the proven techniques of visual learning, Inspiration taps into students' creativity and learning strengths. Students develop essential learning strategies as they create graphic organizers to visually represent concepts and relationships. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information. The results are clearer thinking, more creative projects, better organized writing and improved performance across all curriculum areas. Inspiration 7.6, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. Kidspiration is the visual way to think, write and comprehend. Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning, improving achievement and standards-based skills across the curriculum. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and organize their ideas for writing. Kidspiration 2.1, released in January 2005, offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs, and Palm Powered™ handhelds. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — Oct. 18, 2004
Inspiration Software®, Inc. is honored to receive a 2005 Teachers’ Choice Award for Kidspiration® 2. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. The 11th annual Teachers' Choice Awards are presented by Learning Magazine, and the complete list of award recipients will be published in the January 2005 issue. This year's contest included submissions from over 430 products, from which 67 winners were chosen based on their scores from evaluations done during actual classroom use by a panel of PreK-6 teachers around the country. The products are evaluated on quality, instructional value, ease of use, and innovation. Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR – August 24, 2005
Kidspiration 2.1 has been named to Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products for 2005 award list. Additionally, Dr. Toy selected Kidspiration as one of the top ten best software/CD-Rom/high-tech products for 2005. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, was created for K-5 learners. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and organize their ideas for writing. The January 2005 update offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs and Palm Powered™ handhelds. Winners of Dr. Toy's awards programs are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Kidspiration 2.1 can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. About 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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR—August 12, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. today received two Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for Kidspiration® 2.1 and Inspiration® 7.6. Kidspiration 2.1 won in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary, the fifth consecutive EDDIE award given to Kidspiration. Inspiration 7.6 was awarded in the Thinking Skills category for Middle School, marking the tenth consecutive EDDIE Award given to Inspiration. The tenth annual EDDIE Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The awards recognize innovative and content-rich programs that provide teachers and parents with technology tools to help students achieve academic excellence. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Released in January 2005, the updated versions Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 offer enhanced compatibility with emerging classroom technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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. PORTLAND, OR—August 8, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. recently earned The National Parenting Center's 2005 Seal of Approval for its visual learning tools, Inspiration® 7.6, Kidspiration® 2.1, Inspiration® for Palm OS® and Inspiration® for Pocket PC. This marks the 4th version of Inspiration, the premier tool to develop ideas and organize thinking, to receive the Seal of Approval. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, has received the Seal of Approval on two prior occasions. Released in January 2005, updated versions Inspiration 7.6 and Kidspiration 2.1 offer enhanced compatibility with emerging classroom technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs. This is the first Seal of Approval for Inspiration Software's new handheld offerings, Inspiration for Palm OS, released in May 2004, and Inspiration for Pocket PC, released in June 2005. Inspiration for handhelds combines the learning benefits of Inspiration with the natural ease of handhelds, offering students and educators a familiar tool for gathering information and developing ideas. Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
Visual Learning Software Recognized as Most Innovative and Best Reading Software for Elementary StudentsPORTLAND, OR — June 15, 2005
Inspiration Software's® Kidspiration® 2 received two 2005 Distinguished Achievement Awards from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). At the association's annual conference last week in Washington, D.C., the visual learning software for grades K-5 was recognized as the most innovative educational software and as the best educational software for reading. These honors join the 2005 Codie Award for Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution: Language Arts/Reading award Kidspiration received from the Software & Information Industry Association in May 2005. Launched in 2001, Kidspiration today is used by more than three million elementary students worldwide to express themselves visually and recognize the connections between words and meanings. Inspiration®, Kidspiration's companion product for grade six through adult, received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award in 2003. "We are proud of the innovative ways elementary teachers are using Kidspiration to help students build early literacy skills and understand new concepts," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "As a company, we are devoted to developing products for students and teachers, so it is particularly exciting when our products are recognized by leaders in the education publishing industry." For 37 years, the Distinguished Achievement Awards have honored the diversity and quality of supplemental publishing products made for the home and school. In 2004, the categories were expanded to reflect the growth of electronic publishing and the expanding educational publishing industry. All products submitted undergo a rigorous two-tier judging process by individuals who are experts in their respective areas. Products selected by the initial screening judges go to final judging, where a certification panel of judges review and certify all winners and finalists. About 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 15 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. About the Association of Educational Publishers
Founded in 1895, the Association of Educational Publishers supports the growth of educational publishing and its positive impact on learning and teaching. The association tracks education and industry information and trends, provides professional development, and promotes quality supplemental materials as essential learning resources. Members include the nation's leading print and digital publishers, educational foundations and associations, and the education and trade press as well as schools and school districts.
Inspiration Software Honored With Two 2006 Codie Awards From the Software & Information Industry Association Visual Learning Software Tools Take Top Honors in Educational Software CategoriesPORTLAND, OR — May 23, 2006
Inspiration Software®'s visual learning software products took top honors in two 2006 Codie Awards categories presented by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) last week in San Francisco. Kidspiration® 2.1 was recognized as the Best Instructional Solution: Non-Core Content Area, and Inspiration® for Pocket PC won Best Mobile or Handheld Education Solution. "This 21st Annual Codie Awards continues our tradition of celebrating the best products in the software and information industry," said Ken Wasch, president, SIIA. "Being a winner among so many fine nominees is a solid achievement. I congratulate all of the companies." This year's winners were chosen from more than 1,026 nominations — the most in the history of the Codies — for the excellence of their products, services, corporate leadership and philanthropy. "Our company's talented team is dedicated to developing the highest quality products that allow students to use visual learning to build thinking skills," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "We are thrilled to have the software industry recognize the results of that commitment." Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Kidspiration 2.1, the newest update, includes enhanced compatibility with whiteboards and syncing with Inspiration for Palm OS, encouraging collaborative learning activities in small groups or as a whole class. Launched last June, Inspiration for Pocket PC combines the power of visual learning with the ease of handhelds and includes many of the popular capabilities of the company's flagship visual learning software, Inspiration. About 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 15 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. About the Software & Information Industry Association
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age. Go to www.siia.net for further information. Inspiration Software®, Inc. receives 2005 Dr. Toy’s Best Children’s Vacation Product award for Kidspiration® 2.1PORTLAND, OR – May 20, 2005
Kidspiration 2.1 has been named to Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products list for 2005. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, was created for K-5 learners. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more advanced students improve comprehension skills and organize their ideas for writing. The January 2005 update offers enhanced compatibility with new technologies being used in classrooms, including interactive whiteboards, Tablet PCs and Palm Powered® handhelds. Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Kidspiration 2.1 can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. About 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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — May 4, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. announced today that Kidspiration® 2.1 and Inspiration® 7.6 were honored as Excellent Products of 2005 by iParenting Media. iParenting Media's Award Program honors the best products in the children's media and juvenile products industries. Kidspiration and Inspiration were recognized in the Software category. iParenting Media produces parenting information for magazines, newspaper, radio and Internet. For the awards program, products are judged by three outside reviewers: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a family. For more information about the iParenting Media Awards and to view the complete list of award winners, visit: http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com/. Released in January 2005, Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 extend proven visual learning benefits with new updates to support emerging classroom technologies, including compatibility with Promethean ACTIV board and SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards, Palm-Powered™ handhelds, Tablet PCs and Wacom® Tablets. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — April 25, 2005
Inspiration Software®, Inc. announced today that Kidspiration® 2 was selected for the Media & Methods 2005 Awards Portfolio. This year's winners represent the best educational products recently released for K-12 schools. Kidspiration was chosen in the Software category. Media & Methods magazine has been in circulation for 40 years. The editorial focuses on practical ways technology can be used for teaching and learning in K-12 classrooms and labs. For the 2005 Awards Portfolio, educator judges across the country made product selections based on a set of objective criteria, including interest level, clarity of educational objectives, user-friendliness, and overall strengths and weaknesses. Winners will be acknowledged in the May/June 2005 issue of Media & Methods magazine and on the website at www.media-methods.com. Originally released in 2001, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Kidspiration 2 offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR—April 14, 2005
Inspiration Software® recently received All Star Software awards for Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 from Children's Technology Review. Recent updates to the popular visual learning products include new compatibility with emerging technologies, giving educators more choices in how they use graphic organizers to develop and organize thinking. Enhancements for Windows and Mac OS X include the ability to draw and write directly on interactive whiteboards and Tablet PCs as well as syncing to Inspiration® for Palm OS®. Children's Technology Review awarded both Kidspiration 2.1 and Inspiration 7.6 with 4.9 out of 5 stars. Children's Technology Review (CTR) is a survey of interactive media products. The editors attempt to help parents, children's librarians and teachers leverage the power of technology to support the development of children ages birth to 16, by describing the products that are available from an educational perspective. For more information about Children's Technology Review, visit www.childrenssoftware.com. About 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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR — March 22, 2005
Inspiration Software was honored with three 2005 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its visual learning tools Kidspiration®, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Inspiration 7.5, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Thinking Skills" category for Middle School. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary. This is the eighth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the fifth year for Kidspiration. Inspiration for Palm OS, a newcomer to the BESSIES this year, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills, Palm OS" category for High School. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
2004Kidspiration® 2 Wins 2005 Teachers’ Choice Award for the FamilyPORTLAND, OR — Nov. 15, 2004
Inspiration Software®, Inc. is honored to receive a 2005 Teachers' Choice Award for the Family for Kidspiration® 2. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. The 2nd annual Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family are presented by Learning Magazine, and the complete list of award recipients will be published in the April 2005 issue. Learning Magazine introduced the first Teachers' Choice Awards program in 1994. In 2004, it launched the Teachers' Choice Awards for the Family in order to meet the needs of companies whose educational products work in the home. Teachers from across the United States judged the entries and evaluated how effectively the products could be incorporated into the home environment. Each product was evaluated on educational value, originality and creativity, ease of use, safety and durability, and high-interest level and motivation for children. Created for K-5 learners, Kidspiration® provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
Both products selected for Silver Honors in 2004 PORTLAND, OR —Sept. 8, 2004
Inspiration Software®, Inc. announced today that both Kidspiration® 2 and Inspiration® for Palm OS® received Silver Honors in the 2004 Parents' Choice Awards Program. Kidspiration 2, the visual way for K-5 learners to think, write and comprehend, was released in January 2004. Inspiration for Palm OS, which combines the learning benefits of Inspiration® with the natural ease of handhelds, was released in May 2004. Established in 1978, the Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest not-for-profit evaluator of children's books, videos, toys, audios, computer software, television, and magazines. The Foundation's mission is to provide parents with information to participate wisely in their children's learning. The Awards Program identifies the best products for children of different ages, backgrounds, skills and interests, honoring those that meet and exceed standards set by educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents, and kids themselves. Judges in all product categories use General Criteria including excellent production values, universal human values, appeal to children and age appropriateness when making their decisions. The Parents' Choice Awards committees look for products that entertain and teach with flair, stimulate imagination and inspire creativity. Originally released in 2001, Kidspiration provides an easy way to apply the proven principles of visual learning. Students build graphic organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts and information. Kidspiration 2 offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. Inspiration for Palm OS gives students and educators more access to the premier visual learning tool that helps them achieve clearer thinking, better writing and improved performance across the curriculum. With Inspiration for Palm OS, it's easy to capture ideas and show relationships by sketching symbols and arranging thoughts directly on screen with a stylus. 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. About Inspiration Software
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 15 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.
PORTLAND, OR—July 28, 2004
Inspiration Software®, Inc. today received three Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for Kidspiration® 2, Inspiration® and Inspiration® for Palm OS®. Kidspiration 2 won in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary, the fourth consecutive award given to Kidspiration. Inspiration was awarded in the Thinking Skills category for Junior High School, marking the ninth consecutive EDDIE Award given to Inspiration. Recently introduced in May 2004, Inspiration for Palm OS received its first EDDIE award as the best Palm OS application. The ninth annual EDDIE Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The awards recognize innovative and content-rich programs that provide teachers and parents with technology tools to help students achieve academic excellence. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Kidspiration 2, released in January 2004, provides more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students grade 6 to adult to develop ideas and organize thinking. Created for grade 4 to adult, Inspiration for Palm OS provides handheld power to develop ideas and organize thinking. About Inspiration Software
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. PORTLAND, OR – May 19, 2004
Kidspiration® 2 has been named to Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products list for 2004. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. The visual way to think, write and comprehend, Kidspiration 2 helps students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Kidspiration 2 can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. About Inspiration Software
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. PORTLAND, OR—May 4, 2004
Inspiration Software®, Inc. announced that Kidspiration® 2 was honored with a 2004 iParenting Media Award during the 2004 Hottest Products evaluation. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. iParenting Media produces parenting information for magazines, newspaper, radio and Internet. The awards program honors the best products in the children's media and juvenile product marketplace. Products are judged by three outside reviewers: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a parent. For more information about the iParenting Media Awards, visit: http://www.iparentingmediaawards.com/ Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. About 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.
PORTLAND, OR—April 29, 2004
Kidspiration® 2 recently earned The National Parenting Center's 2004 Seal of Approval. Released in January 2004, Kidspiration 2 offers more visual ways to help K-5 students build emerging literacy skills. Kidspiration 2 was one of only four computer software products to earn the Seal of Approval during the spring 2004 testing period. Reviewers said of the visual learning software, "For several years now Kidspiration has given children a tool to create visual links to concepts as diverse as science projects and family relationships. It's much more than an organizational tool, although that's the way our testers described it. No matter the term, you will become a believer once you see the impact it has on your child and the way they process information both for school and for fun." This marks the second version of Kidspiration to receive a Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center. Kidspiration 2, the visual way to think, write and comprehend, offers more ways to help students improve standards-based skills with new capabilities, such as the Symbol Maker drawing tool, expanded SuperGrouper® options and paired pictures and words in Writing View. Testing for The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval is a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period. Staffed by volunteers, the testing facility of The National Parenting Center gives parents, children and educators the opportunity to examine a variety of submitted products. The testers are encouraged to play with, build, read about and judge by the reactions of the children, each product's quality. For more information about The National Parent Center Seal of Approval, visit http://www.tnpc.com. About Inspiration Software
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.
PORTLAND, OR — March 15, 2004
Inspiration Software was honored with 2004 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its products, Inspiration and Kidspiration. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Inspiration 7.5, the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Thinking Skills" category for High School. Kidspiration, the visual way to think, write and comprehend for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary. This is the seventh consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the fourth year for Kidspiration. For more information about the ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE awards, visit: http://computedgazette.com/ About 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.
2003Kidspiration® receives Best Elementary Education Instructional SolutionBoth Inspiration® 7 and Kidspiration® Recognized by Technology Industry as Among Education Market's Finest ProductsPORTLAND, OR — May 13, 2003
Inspiration Software received two 2003 Codie Awards from the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) last week in San Francisco. The company's flagship visual learning software, Inspiration, was honored as the "Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution" for the second consecutive year. Kidspiration, visual learning software for kindergarten through fifth grade, won "Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution" honors. "It is exciting to have both of our visual learning software products recognized by our peers in the software technology industry," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "Our two 2003 Codie Awards are a tribute to Inspiration Software's entire team of employees who are dedicated to developing the highest quality learning tools to support improved achievement in our schools." Inspiration Software joined 39 other technology industry leaders in receiving a 2003 Codie Award. For 18 years, these awards have showcased the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honored excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. SIIA President Ken Wasch said, "SIIA congratulates Inspiration Software on its wins in two 2003 Codie Awards education categories with first-rate competition. These awards recognize the strength of Inspiration Software’s products in the education market." About 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. About the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 650 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit http://www.siia.net.
Both Inspiration® 7 and Kidspiration® Recognized by Technology Industry as Among Education Market's Finest ProductsPORTLAND, OR — March 25, 2003
Inspiration Software has received 2002-2003 Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for its products, Inspiration and Kidspiration. ComputED Learning Center and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology present the annual BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. Inspiration 7, the newest version of the company's flagship visual learning software for students grades six through adult, received the BESSIE Award in the "Learning Tools" category for High Schools. Kidspiration, designed to help students in kindergarten through fifth build strong thinking skills with visual learning, was the winner in the "Thinking Skills" category for Upper Elementary Schools. This is the sixth consecutive year that Inspiration has received this honor and the third year for Kidspiration. "Inspiration Software is proud to have its products recognized again this year by the BESSIE Awards," said Mona Westhaver, company president and co-founder. "We join an impressive group of our colleagues in the education software industry in receiving this award." Find out more about the BESSIES and its sponsors at http://computedgazette.com/page3.html About 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. Portland, OR - January 14, 2003
Inspiration Software today announced that its visual learning software products, Inspiration and Kidspiration, are finalists for the Software & Information Industry Association's (SIIA) 18th Annual Codie Awards. Inspiration 7 is a finalist for Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution and Best K-16 Educational Total Comprehensive Solution. Kidspiration, the company's visual learning software for kindergarten through fifth grade, is a finalist for Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution. The 2003 Codie Awards showcase the software and digital content industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. The 185 Codie Award finalists represent all types of companies, from emerging start-ups to traditional industry powerhouses. The finalists, as a whole, comprise 40 product and service categories in the consumer and corporate markets. In 2002, Inspiration 6 received the Codie Award for Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution and Kidspiration was a finalist in the Best Elementary Educational Instructional Solution category. "More than 10 million students and teachers worldwide recognize the power of Inspiration Software's visual learning software as important tools for building critical thinking skills," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "It is gratifying to have our products continue to be recognized by our peers in the software industry as well." The Codie Awards is the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry, providing a unique opportunity for companies to compete for the praise of their competitors. The 2003 Codie Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala on Tuesday, May 6, during the SIIA Conference at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. "The digital code and content industry is as innovative and vibrant as ever. For a company to make the cut as a finalist is a terrific achievement. Simply put, each finalist is a leader in its field. We are extremely proud to recognize the creativity and hard work that have brought them to this point," said Ken Wasch, SIIA president. About the Software & Information Industry Association
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 800 leading software and information companies. For further information, http://www.siia.net. About 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.
More Past AwardsKidspiration® and Inspiration® selected as EDDIE Award winnersPORTLAND, OR–August 6, 2002
Inspiration Software, Inc. today received dual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIES) for Kidspiration® and Inspiration®. Inspiration was awarded in the Learning Tools category for High School, marking the seventh consecutive EDDIE Award given to Inspiration. Kidspiration won in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary, the second consecutive award given to Kidspiration. The seventh annual EDDIE Awards are presented by ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource. The awards aim to recognize innovative and content-rich programs that augment classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students grade 6 to adult to develop ideas and organize thinking. Kidspiration helps K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Inspiration Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. The company's award-winning products are used around the world and in over 60% of school districts in the United States. Founded in 1982 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.
PORTLAND, OR - June, 2002
Inspiration® and Kidspiration® have been named to Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products list for 2002. This marks the fourth consecutive year Inspiration Software's flagship product, Inspiration, has been chosen by Dr. Toy, and the second consecutive year Kidspiration has been chosen. Dr. Toy's Best Children's Vacation Products are selected in cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources. Established in 1975, the company provides parents and professionals with the latest information on toys, software, games, tapes, and other children's products. Dr. Toy's review of Inspiration and Kidspiration can be found online in Dr. Toy's Guide at www.drtoy.com. Inspiration, the premier tool for visual thinking and learning, is used by students in grades 6-12 to develop ideas and organize thinking. Kidspiration helps K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. The company's award-winning products are used around the world and in over 60% of school districts in the United States. Founded in 1982 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. For additional information call 503-297-3004.
Portland, OR - April 18, 2002
Inspiration Software®, Inc. has been honored with dual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES) for Inspiration and Kidspiration. Inspiration, used by students in grades 6-12 to develop ideas and organize thinking, was awarded in the Learning Tools category for High School. This year's marks Inspiration's fifth consecutive BESSIE Award. Kidspiration, designed to help K-5 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning, won in the Thinking Skills category for Upper Elementary. This marks the second consecutive BESSIE Award for Kidspiration. ComputED Learning Center, San Diego's leading computer education resource, and the Educational Software Preview Service of the San Diego Center for Educational Technology (a nonprofit organization) annually present the BESSIE Awards to recognize innovative and content rich programs and provide parents and teachers with a guide to the best children's educational software currently available. For more information about ComputED Learning Center and the BESSIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. The company's award-winning products are used around the world and in over 60% of school districts in the United States. Founded in 1982 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. For additional information, call 503-297-3004.
PORTLAND, OR – December 18, 2001
Inspiration Software®, Inc. today announced that its visual learning tools Kidspiration and Inspiration have both been named as finalists in the 2002 Codie Awards sponsored annually by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA.) In its 17th year, the SIIA Codie Awards honor the software and information industry's finest products and services in four areas— eBusiness, Content, Education and Industry-wide. Selected from more than 700 nominees, Kidspiration was named a finalist in the Best Elementary Education Instructional Solution category, while Inspiration was named a finalist in the Best Secondary Education Instructional Solution category. "Kidspiration and Inspiration have been recognized by educators across the country as key software tools to assist students in learning. We are honored to also be recognized by the software and information industry as one of the best designed, most useful products for students by a panel of software industry experts," said Inspiration Software president Mona Westhaver. About Inspiration Software Products
As the leading developer of visual thinking tools, Inspiration Software products are used across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, and brainstorming. In an independent study, Scholastic's market research firm, Quality Education Data (QED), found that Inspiration Software products are currently in use by over sixty percent of U.S. school districts. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Founded in 1982 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. For additional information about the company, please call 503/297-3004.
PORTLAND, OR - December 11, 2001
Inspiration Software®, Inc. today announced that Parent's Guide to Children's Media has recognized Kidspiration® as a winner of its 2001 Children's Media Award. Designed to honor materials that teach and appeal to children, Kidspiration was awarded for outstanding achievement in computer programs. Kidspiration helps young students see, organize and develop their ideas. Relying on proven visual learning techniques, Kidspiration is designed specifically to help young students create stories, organize information, understand concepts and express ideas. Kidspiration is used across the curriculum for a wide spectrum of visual learning activities including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming and more. The 2001 Children's Media awards are sponsored by Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc., a non-profit corporation committed to the enhancement of the quality and effectiveness of children's teaching media. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Founded in 1982 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. For additional information about the company, please call 503/297-3004.
October 23, 2001 – PORTLAND, OR
Inspiration Software®, Inc. today announced Kidspiration™ has been recognized by Technology & Learning magazine as a winner of its Award of Excellence. Technology and Learning's annual Award of Excellence identifies the best school and home learning titles of the year, as chosen by a diverse selection of experienced teacher-judges. As the leading developer of visual thinking tools, Inspiration Software products are used across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, and brainstorming. In an independent study, Scholastic's market research firm, Quality Education Data (QED), found that Inspiration Software products are currently in use by over sixty percent of U.S. school districts. For additional information about the company call 503/297-3004. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Founded in 1982 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.
July 20, 2001 - PORTLAND, OR -
Inspiration Software®, Inc. was honored with dual Education Software Awards (EDDIES) for Kidspiration® and Inspiration®. Kidspiration, visual learning software designed for K-3 students, won in the Teacher Tools category for Early Elementary Education. Inspiration was awarded in the Teacher Tools category for Secondary Education, marking the sixth consecutive EDDIE Award given to Inspiration. San Diego's ComputED Learning Lab annually presents the EDDIE Awards, seeking to recognize innovative and content rich programs that augment classroom curriculum and improve teacher productivity. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration, the flagship product from Inspiration Software, is used by grades 4-12 across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. Inspiration Software released Kidspiration in January of 2001. Designed specifically for grades K-3, Kidspiration helps students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Founded in 1982 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.
June 26, 2001 – PORTLAND, OR –
Kidspiration® has been chosen as a Districts’ Choice Top 100 Products award winner by Curriculum Administrator (CA) magazine. Released in January 2001, Kidspiration was designed expressly to help K-3 students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. Judged by Curriculum Administrator’s editorial staff and correspondents, including Warren Buckleitner of Children’s Software Revue, the Districts’ Choice Top 100 awards are given to products that truly enhance teaching and learning. Read about the top 100 awards and the review of Kidspiration at www.ca-magazine.com/top100.phtml. Kidspiration inspires young readers and writers to develop skills and confidence as they learn to organize and develop their thoughts. As students use Kidspiration to brainstorm ideas, create stories and categorize information, they’re building strong foundations for reading, writing and communication. About Inspiration Software®, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Inspiration Software’s award-winning product, Inspiration®, is in use by over one million students worldwide. Founded in 1982 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.
April 20, 2001 – PORTLAND, OR
Inspiration Software®, Inc. was honored as Kidspiration received the coveted Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center (TNPC) during the Spring 2001 testing period. Released in January 2001, Kidspiration® was designed expressly to help K-3 students develop strong thinking skills with visual learning. Reviewers at TNPC praised Kidspiration for its visual learning techniques and the ease with which young students learned the program. "Kidspiration invites exploration from a central idea with limitless branches of thought. Our testers, even those as young as five years old, grasped the concept with gusto." The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval program is an independent testing procedure which judges a variety of products marketed to parents and children. Parents, children and educators examine and test products for level of desirability, interactive stimulation and other ingredients essential in the make-up of a quality product. To learn more about TNPC and read the review of Kidspiration, visit the TNPC web site at www.tnpc.com About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Inspiration Software's award-winning product, Inspiration®, is in use by over one million students worldwide. Founded in 1982 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.
March 22, 2001-
PORTLAND, OR
Inspiration Software®, Inc has received dual Best Children's Education Software (BESSIE) Awards for Kidspiration® and Inspiration® 6. Kidspiration, a visual learning tool designed for K-3 students, won in the Teacher Tools category for Upper Elementary. Inspiration was awarded in the Teacher Tools category for Middle School/Jr. High, the 4th consecutive BESSIE Award given to Inspiration. The BESSIE Awards, given annually by San Diego's ComputED Learning Lab, seek to recognize innovative and content-rich programs which are appropriate for family purchase. For more information about ComputED Learning Lab and the BESSIE Awards, visit www.computedgazette.com. Inspiration Software's flagship product, Inspiration, is used by grades 4-12 across the curriculum for a variety of visual learning techniques, including concept mapping, webbing, brainstorming, and more. Inspiration Software released Kidspiration in January of 2001. Designed specifically for grades K-3, Kidspiration helps students build strong thinking skills with visual learning. About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Inspiration Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation that develops, publishes, and distributes premier visual thinking and learning tools for the K-12 education market. Founded in 1982 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.
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