4 effective instructional strategies for struggling readers
Reading is a cornerstone of literacy and education as a whole. It is often considered the key to unlocking a myriad of understanding in a young person’s life that will Read more…
Ethan Wiseman
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Introducing the Group Strand Report
We know how short of time teachers are, which is why we want to make our reporting in LiteracyPlanet as user-friendly and efficient as possible. That’s why we have introduced Read more…
An inspiring teacher giving back to children in Cambodia
LiteracyPlanet partners with Matesabroad Foundation – a registered Australian charity that supports children living in poverty in the communities of Cambodia. The Matesabroad Foundation looks to foster ownership and commitment Read more…
When learning is fun, it’s easy
LiteracyPlanet has always been dedicated to making learning fun for students; we understand that when learning is enjoyable, it’s much easier to stick with it and see real results. We Read more…
March Product Update!
We are excited to announce our first product update blog! In this edition, we cover what is currently available in the program and what product developments are coming out soon! Read more…
Arcade Section added to the LiteracyPlanet Platform
The LiteracyPlanet team is very excited to announce that the Arcade section has now been added and is ready to use in the new platform! The Arcade provides a fun Read more…
What is media literacy and why do we need it?
In an information-saturated world, understanding the media we consume is important. Media impacts our life directly and indirectly, especially now during a time of unprecedented change. So what is media Read more…
Five ways to improve children’s reading skills
Reading is a pivotal part of building strong literacy skills. However, reading is one of the most challenging tasks to have students complete in the classroom. This is because reading Read more…
How to increase literacy ability
Teaching literacy skills can be challenging, even for the most ardent literacy specialist! Even students who like reading can become confused as there are so many rules to learn and Read more…
Improving relationships with parents
The beginning of the year marks the time for review of the past year and the setting of resolutions for the new year ahead. With the new school year just Read more…
LiteracyPlanet’s New Platform is officially launching for Libraries: What you need to know
LiteracyPlanet’s new platform will be launching for library subscribers on 1 December 2020. Between now and then, library customers will be able to access the new platform in Hybrid mode, Read more…
New release – K-2 Comprehension activities
LiteracyPlanet has added new reading comprehension activities for K-2 students. The activities include: – New levelled picture books with scaled reading levels. – Audio Instructions on questions – A design Read more…
Archival and sharing for Word Lists
We are proud to announce a new feature available in LiteracyPlanet. Introducing archival and sharing for word lists. Teachers can now remove unwanted lists from the Custom Word lists page Read more…
Winners Announced: The ‘LiteracyPlanet Educator Wall of Fame – ANZ 2020’
After an extraordinary and passionate round of nominations, we are proud to announce the winners of the six ‘LiteracyPlanet Educator Wall of Fame – ANZ 2020’ categories. The quality of Read more…
Preventing teacher burnout
Burnout is not uncommon amongst teachers. Daily stressors can add up and amid the pandemic of COVID-19 the perfect environment for burnout can ensue. Getting ahead of burnout relies on Read more…
Tips for giving feedback to your students
Feedback is essential for student learning, but grading student performance means combining accuracy and empathy while understanding that every student has their own needs. How can you personalise your approach Read more…
New Feature – Custom Word Lists
One of the most anticipated and exciting features to be launched for the new LiteracyPlanet platform has arrived! Custom spelling allows teachers to truly tailor their literacy lessons for their Read more…
Introducing Custom Word Lists
We are excited to announce a new product release that will transform your teaching. LiteracyPlanet welcomes you to custom word lists! With custom word lists, you can now use 4 Read more…
New product release: Scheduled Assignments
LiteracyPlanet is always evolving and looking for ways to improve. We are excited to announce a product release to help you provide the best learning experience for your students. Introducing Read more…
New Secondary Student UI
We are excited to announce that a new secondary student UI has been developed for LiteracyPlanet students. The Secondary UI Is designed to resonate with the UI palette of older Read more…
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