Good Morning All!
As per my previous email, we are interested in finding a reviewer of
MapleNet. I have requested "review access" to the product and
Loise Krmpotic has agreed to arrange an element of support in any
trial of this package.
Please email [log in to unmask] if you are interested in
reviewing MapleNet within a UK HE maths, stats &OR teaching
and learning context.
I look forward to hearing from all interested reviewers........Many
Thanks.......Robert S
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From: Louise Krmpotic <[log in to unmask]>
To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: RE: (Fwd) ***NEWS*** Waterloo Maple Launches MapleNetT
Date sent: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 13:37:27 -0400
Dear Robert,
Thank-you very much for your response to our press release, and
for your
publication's interest in reviewing MapleNet.
If acceptable as an alternative to a review copy, we would like to
offer
those interested at your publication an online demonstration of the
product. As MapleNet does require some front end work to
implement (i.e.,
institutions need to create and publish learning objects that can
then be
delivered to students via their Web browser), we have set up a Web
site
that allows us to demonstrate learning objects created with
MapleNet. This
will allow your reviewers to get a sense of the student experience. A
member of our staff will guide them through the demonstrations
and, as
well, discuss the publishing and administrative tools available with
the
product.
This is the best option for them to learn about, and get a good feel
for,
the features and functionality of MapleNet. I hope this an option for
your
reviewers. If so, the next step would be to schedule a day and time
for
the demonstration.
You had also asked about pricing and platforms. For pricing
information,
users should contact Waterloo Maple at [log in to unmask] The
list of
supported platforms is separated according to the three distinct
aspects
of MapleNet: Client, Publisher, and Server. MapleNet Client: A
machine
capable of viewing Web pages with Java applets MapleNet
Publisher: Windows
98/NT/2000/XP and Linux MapleNet Server: Windows NT/2000/XP
and Linux
I hope this is helpful, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Louise
____________________________________
Louise Krmpotic
Product Manager
Waterloo Maple Inc.
(519) 747-1278 x524
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Dear Louise,
I have just copied this release to our 2 of our email discussion list
seeking reviewers. Could you please confirm that you would be
able to
supply a review copy of MapleNet for review within our MSOR
Connections
newsletter?
More info on MSOR Connections can be found at:
http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/newsletter/index.shtml
Also could you give me some pricing information and platforms
available for me to update our on line database at:
http://mat-nt2.bham.ac.uk/delta/title.idc
I look forward to hearing from you soon.........Many
Thanks......Robert S
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From: Nicole DeNoble <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: ***NEWS*** Waterloo Maple Launches MapleNetT
Date sent: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 15:30:20 -0400
Dear Editor,
Waterloo Maple Inc., has just issued the following news release. If
you
would like further information on MapleNet(tm) please contact
Louise
Krmpotic at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Please
see full media contact details below.
If you prefer to be removed from our list of editors who receive
announcements, please reply to this email with <remove> as the
subject
heading.
Regards,
Nicole DeNoble
Waterloo Maple Inc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Waterloo Maple Launches MapleNet(tm)
New release offers a complete solution for online education
WATERLOO, CANADA, July 23, 2002 - Waterloo Maple, the
leading provider of
advanced software products for mathematics education, research
and
industry, announced today the formal launch of MapleNet(tm), a
new release
that enables the rapid creation and delivery of online mathematics
education. Prior to this release MapleNet was available to select
academic
institutions and content partners already engaged in innovative
education
initiatives.
MapleNet will help educational institutions offer dynamic, self-
paced,
asynchronous courses and exercises in distance and on-campus
education.
MapleNet is a suite of software tools that allow institutions to create
dynamic "software learning objects" - i.e., specialized interactive
teaching and learning applications - and deliver them over the Web.
With
such learning objects, students can explore complex mathematical
concepts
using a standard browser.
MapleNet components include a mathematical server derived from
the
legendary Maple® symbolic software engine; a system
administration module
that ensures easy installation, efficient operation, security, and
easy
maintenance of even large deployments; and tools for creating
learning
objects through Waterloo Maple's innovative Maplets(tm)
technology.
Collectively, these components offer the only fully integrated
software
solution for distance and asynchronous education initiatives.
Darren McIntyre, Director of Business Development at Waterloo
Maple
states, "For years, academic users have been experimenting with
online
deployment of various math software systems including ours.
MapleNet is
the very first commercial product that offers the complementary
components
needed to move from these experimental projects to real
educational
initiatives."
MapleNet began in 2001 as a special initiative in cooperation with a
group
of strategic academic partners. The partners tested product
prototypes and
offered valuable guidance to tune the product to meet the
challenges of
online education.
MapleNet is currently shipping and is available for a range of server
platforms and popular browsers. Contact Waterloo Maple for details
on
licensing, pricing, and platform availability.
About MapleNet
MapleNet provides educational institutions with a complete set of
infrastructure and client tools for online education in mathematics
and
mathematics-dependent courses. MapleNet allows
authors/professors to
create exercises and learning objects that are interactive and easy
to
use. The student requires only a Java(tm)-enabled Web browser to
interface
with the material. MapleNet is derived from the legendary Maple
software
system, widely recognized as the most trusted desktop application
for
exploring mathematics and developing mathematical applications.
Consequently, the scope of learning objects that can be created
with
MapleNet is virtually unlimited, as the Maple engine supports
computation
ranging from high school level algebra to research-level theory.
About
Waterloo Maple Founded in 1988, Waterloo Maple is a world leader
in
mathematical and analytical software for education, research, and
industry. Waterloo Maple products employ advanced technology
such as
symbolic computation, infinite precision numerics, innovative Web
connectivity, and a powerful language for solving a wide range of
mathematical problems. Over a million users have adopted
Waterloo Maple
products as their preferred platform for exploring and managing
complex
problems in engineering, science, mathematics and technical
education.
Virtually every major university and research institute in the world,
including MIT, Stanford, Oxford and Waterloo, has adopted Maple
products
to enhance their education and research activities. Waterloo
Maple's
research and industrial customer base includes NASA, Robert
Bosch, Volvo,
Raytheon, and Canon. For more information, see
www.maplesoft.com
<http://www.maplesoft.com>.
Media Contact
Louise Krmpotic
MapleNet Product Manager
Waterloo Maple Inc.
519.747.2373 ext. 524
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
© 2002 Waterloo Maple Inc. MapleNet and Maplets are trademarks
of Waterloo
Maple Inc. Maple is a registered trademark of Waterloo Maple Inc.
All
other trademarks are property of their respective owners
Robert Surowiec (Tel: 0121 414 7670 EMail:
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Information Officer
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
School of Mathematics and Statistics
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston tel 0121-414 7670/7095
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
The Maths, Stats & OR Network is part of the Learning and
Teaching
Support Network, which provides discipline-based support for
learning and teaching in UK universities.
More information can be found at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk
Robert Surowiec (Tel: 0121 414 7670 EMail: [log in to unmask])
Information Officer
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
School of Mathematics and Statistics
The University of Birmingham
Edgbaston tel 0121-414 7670/7095
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389
The Maths, Stats & OR Network is part of the Learning and Teaching
Support Network, which provides discipline-based support for
learning and teaching in UK universities.
More information can be found at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk
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