<html><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><META name="Author" content="Novell GroupWise WebAccess"></head><body style='font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; '>Hi Holly,<br><div>1. We have been using Inspiration for quite a number of years. We really like the simplicity of it. </div><div>Even though it looks quite elementary in it's graphical interface, our students really like it. Especially if they are visual learners. It's a lot more engaging when you can start out creating a mind map with pictures rather than with a blank document staring back at you. Another nice feature is that you can transfer the outline you've created directly into a word document without having to copy and paste.</div><div>2. We have also used Mindview but there is a lot more to learn when you incorporate the advanced features. http://www.matchware.com/en/products/mindview/default.htm</div><br><br><div>Liza<br><div><br><br><br/><div style='clear: both;'><div><font face="Arial"><strong><div><font face="Arial"><strong><font color="#800000" size="2">Liza Eldred</font></strong></font></div><div><font face="Arial"><font size="1"><em>Assistive Technology Specialist<br></em>Assistive Computer Technology Service</font></font></div><div><font size="1" face="Arial">Services to Students with Disabilities</font></div><div><strong><font size="2" face="Arial">MacEwan University<br></font></strong><font size="1" face="Arial">7-198D-2, 10700 - 104 Avenue<br>Edmonton, AB (780) 497-5826</font></div><div><font size="1" face="Arial">Fax: 780-497-4018<br></font><font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="mailto:cherniwchanl@macewan.ca">cherniwchanl@macewan.ca</a></font></div><div><font size="1" face="Arial"><strong><a href="http://www.MacEwan.ca">www.MacEwan.ca</a></strong></font></div><div><font size="1" face="Arial"><br> </font></div><div><font size="1" face="Arial"><font size="1" face="Arial"><em>This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential, personal, and/or privileged information. 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We are considering purchasing an Inspiration software package such as WebspirationPRO, Webspiration Classroom, or Inspiration. We are hoping that the visual thinking, organization, and concept mapping aspects are especially useful for students with various types of disabilities. We also see a number of students from the College of Art and Design for whom the creative and aesthetic aspects might be helpful. If you have any experience, insight, or recommendations with the Inspiration brand, I would love to hear from you! Below is an explanation of what we are considering.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ideally, the specifications we would like to target are<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->The Inspiration suite of tools, images, and document formats - available on WebspirationPRO, Webspiration Classroom, or Inspiration<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Web-based access from any computer through an account login - available on WebspirationPRO and Webspiration Classroom <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Volume account licensing for our student base - available on Webspiration Classroom and Inspiration <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Tools meant for higher education and/or the workplace - available on WebspirationPRO and Webspiration Classroom<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Options for real time group and collaborative work - available on WebspirationPRO and Webspiration Classroom<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">By this breakdown, it seems like Webspiration Classroom fits all of our specifications. However, the standard version is Webspiration Classroom Managed. This means that it works much like a Learning Management System such as Blackboard. In addition to the learning tools included with all Inspiration products, it has workflow management tools (instructors posting assignments, students submitting their work, grading, message centers, etc.) and a centralized administrative platform for management of student and teacher accounts. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We wouldn’t really need this type of managed service because we already use Blackboard, and we aren’t really interested in providing accounts for instructors. This would likely cause complications for students, instructors, and tech staff. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">There is a Basic vs. Managed option for Webspiration Classroom to consider. With the Basic option, account codes are provided to individual students who then set up and manage their own accounts. This approach lacks the centralized administration and control of the managed option and seems to be a good solution when managing the accounts is less important, but paying for access for students on a volume basis is more important. I understand that the Basic package is not typically offered, but it could work best in this case. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">I would like to make the most informed and appropriate purchase choice, and sorting through all of these differences has been interesting. Here are some questins for you. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Do any of you work with students using Inspiration brand software? <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Is Inspiration still usable beyond K - 12? <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->If you use WebspirationPRO or Webspiration classroom, how useful are the features of any time/anywhere access via online login and group and collaborative work? <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Alternately, are there any other programs for visual learning and outlining that you would recommend?<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all for your consideration and thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Holly<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Holly Aldrich, M.S., CRC<br> </b>Disability Access Specialist<br> Access Services for Students with Disabilities<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Lesley University<br> 11 Mellen Street<br> Cambridge, MA 02138<br> 617.349.8655 voice<br> 617.349.8544 TTY<br> 617.349.8558 fax<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">haldric2@lesley.edu<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> </div></body></html>