PORTLAND, OR — Oct. 27, 2004
Inspiration Software^®, Inc. announced today that Inspiration^® for Palm OS^® was honored with a 2004 Award of Excellence from Technology and Learning Magazine. The prestigious 22-year-old awards recognition program honored 43 of the best curriculum products of 2004, as chosen by more than 30 experienced educator-judges. The complete list of winners, as well as detailed product descriptions and judges' comments, will be featured in the December 2004 Awards Issue of Technology and Learning Magazine.

Released in May of 2004, Inspiration for Palm OS energizes students by combining the learning benefits of Inspiration^® with the natural ease of handhelds. 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. It's an innovative, versatile way to help students achieve clearer thinking, better writing and improved performance across the curriculum.

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.