Digital Literacy: the past, the present and most definitely the future
Digital Literacy: the past, the present and most definitely the future
July 28, 2020
By: Zora Zaric It was 1998. I was in Year 3 and Mrs Thomas had just shown us how to write procedure texts. Whilst I still recall How to Make Fairy Bread (and indulge occasionally) the [...]
Why it’s important to switch off during school holidays
Why it’s important to switch off during school holidays
July 16, 2020
By: Jovana Cupac With school holidays commencing it is important for teachers to take some time to ‘switch off’ and enjoy their well-deserved break. With the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in teachers going above and beyond the already strenuous [...]
Engaging Students with Remote Learning Live Stream Resources
Engaging Students with Remote Learning Live Stream Resources
May 15, 2020
By: Jay Wheatley Following our first live stream event on Engaging Students with Remote Learning we have compiled a list of resources which were referenced during the discussion. Along with our suite of data driven literacy and reading [...]
Let’s Talk About COVID: Resources to help talk about COVID with your children
Let’s Talk About COVID: Resources to help talk about COVID with your children
May 7, 2020
By: Kaitlyn Sturges During these challenging times, it can be difficult to know and understand what information children might need to process the world around them. Nothing can replace age-appropriate, ongoing conversations as well as being [...]
Books to Commemorate Anzac Day
Books to Commemorate Anzac Day
April 23, 2020
By: Jovana Cupac April 25th marks a special day for Australians and New Zealanders, ANZAC Day. A day of remembrance to honour the veterans who served and sacrificed their lives in military action during World War 1. ANZAC stands for [...]
Stuck at Home? Try Reading!
Stuck at Home? Try Reading!
April 17, 2020
By: Zora Zaric There is no denying it, reading is good for you. In fact, haven’t you heard? Reading is great for you! Teachers, librarians, researchers and educational experts have long since lauded the benefits of reading and [...]
Tips for Guiding Children through School Shutdowns
Tips for Guiding Children through School Shutdowns
April 15, 2020
By: Denise Spanswick Being creative as a teacher during a period of school shutdowns while students are still required to do schoolwork as normal, can be challenging. The urgency of putting together “at home learning” experiences can disrupt the sequencing [...]
Easter Books for Children
Easter Books for Children
April 7, 2020
By: Jovana Cupac Easter is upon us once again! Besides indulging in an enormous amount of chocolate from your egg hunts and creating hand crafted Easter hats for your (virtual) school parade, what else can we learn about [...]
Supporting Students at Home
Supporting Students at Home
March 20, 2020
By: Zora Zaric – Renaissance Australia Coach With uncertain times ahead, potential school closures and periods of isolation, now more than ever it is important to equip our students and children with the right tools to learn from home. It’s [...]
The Importance of Book Selection
The Importance of Book Selection
April 9, 2019
By: Ruth Atkinson (Renaissance UK) & Jay Wheatley (Renaissance AUS) The importance of selecting the right book, at the right level with the right interest cannot be understated when building a students enjoyment of reading to improve their literacy skills.
