At Renaissance, we host a series of free web events for international schools to learn best practices, discover new products and ensure continuous learning. To register for an online event or watch a recorded webinar – browse the list below.
Understanding where students are in their maths learning is key to helping them progress. Star Maths provides quick, reliable insights into attainment, while Focus Skills highlight the most essential areas for teaching. Join James Swindell, […]
Focus Skills are the most essential skills in reading and maths that students need to learn. They act as stepping stones—each one supporting the next and helping students build a strong foundation for future learning. […]
Join our upcoming webinar on January 31st! Be part of the conversation between Chante Givens, the Academic Director of Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA), and Frances Kingston, a Renaissance expert and consultant. Together, they’ll unravel […]
Confident students learn faster and become independent learners, which opens the door to academic success. Join our live webinar with Karen Randolfe, a Renaissance Expert, about the role of authentic texts with native narration in […]
Join us for an informative webinar on Star Assessments best practices, featuring Renaissance expert Sophie Gudgeon. In this session, Sophie will delve into the latest insights and strategies for optimising the implementation of Star Assessments. […]
Teachers around the world all struggle with the summer slide phenomenon, in which students lose some of the learning they achieved in the previous school year over the summer break. Reading comprehension is also affected […]
Join our engaging webinar, where we’ll delve into the world of Accelerated Reader (AR) and explore effective strategies to foster a love for reading in students. This webinar is tailored for educators seeking to enhance […]
This engaging virtual event is designed to provide educators with invaluable insights into optimising reading practices for their students, ensuring optimal growth and development. Throughout the webinar, we will delve into the most effective classroom […]
Let’s explore how myON can be used to build literacy skills and support English language learners as they access other areas of the curriculum. From a personalised library of interactive books to tools which support […]
Language teachers know that “learners need a great deal of exposure to comprehensible input to develop proficiency” and that “no two people achieve communicative competence at the same rate or exactly in the same way” […]
Empowering students in their reading choices is critical in promoting a life-long love of reading. In this webinar, we will explore how the myON library and Accelerated Reader can help teachers guide their students and […]
Join us in this engaging webinar hosted by Renaissance trainer Sophie Gudgeon where we will delve into the crucial topic of reading, its significance for children during the summer break and discover how a lack […]
Project-based learning (PBL) is a model that effectively drives both teaching and learning of language everywhere. Educators know that providing opportunities to practice, apply, and respond to content leads to meaningful engagement by learners. And […]
During this 45 min session, we will explore the benefits of using myON as a classroom tool to support your teaching and learning as part of your Complete Literacy Solution. The tools within myON allow […]
The webinar will focus on how the PISA2025 English test measures skills student learn in IB schools, like Inquiry-based learning. Our guest speaker will share her highlights using myON on this topic that educators can […]
This webinar is designed to equip educators of primary and secondary schools with the tools and strategies they need to help students develop their English language skills and succeed in their reading performance. During this […]
En proposant un univers ludique dans lequel les exercices s’adaptent en temps réel aux besoins de chaque élève pour les faire progresser de manière efficace ; En fournissant des données détaillées facilement actionnables dans le […]
Join Steven Gibson, English Leader at JESS Dubai where he’ll be discussing the topic of Star Assessment and its relevance to the assessment requirements in schools, including differentiation, student-led choice, and the use of data […]
The session will show how shared knowledge of learning progression with daily, bi-weekly, and three-monthly frequency will put students in the driver’s seat and naturally grow them to be the agent of their development. We […]
Reading is an essential skill and what kids are reading can have a profound impact on their cognitive, emotional, and social development. So what can we do to help kids develop their reading abilities, and […]
The structure of a library is very important in appealing and nurturing student’s reading engagement. In this webinar, Charlotte Todd, who is in charge of the reading system at Harrow Shenzhen International School, and Katrina […]
Guided reading is a key strategy for differentiating reading instruction. This session discusses key features of effective guided reading lessons. Two guest speakers from EAL teaching backgrounds will explore strategies and educational resources that can […]
International and British International Schools, all schools – Teachers, head teachers, directors, principals, librarians, etc. This session will show how shared knowledge of learning progression with daily, bi-weekly, and three-monthly frequency will put students in […]
Create a culture of reading in your school with the help of Accelerated Reader (AR) and Follett Destiny Library Manager. Accelerated Reader is a great way to engage and motivate students to read. When combined […]
News articles are an outstanding source of content for EL teachers whilst connecting classrooms with the real word and current affairs. In this webinar, we will explore how the news can support students and improve […]
Finding and evaluating sources of information, organising research materials, formulating questions, analysing information, notetaking, citing sources —myON has features to help with all the above, and more. The internet can be an overwhelming place when […]
Educators are constantly looking for better ways to differentiate and address individual students’ needs in improving literacy growth. Creating an effective reading environment is no doubt a key aspect. As students vary from one another, […]
It is not always easy to keep children reading especially when away from school. Reading for enjoyment, is crucial but how do we ensure they are engaged and getting the most from the experience. Three […]
Balanced literacy is a framework for developing language proficiency. By using guided reading and independent reading programs, we provide the right balance of guidance and challenges, and also support the discovery of a child’s reading […]
It is a pleasure to have two Harrow schools join us to discuss school-wide reading strategies, and share their cross-curricular reading practices at schools. Join our Education and Curriculum specialist Margaret Allen as she discusses […]
Today, it’s more important than ever to create a reading environment that encourages pupil engagements and promotes a love of reading. Join us for a panel discussion that explores the best practice to ensure effective […]
Digital reading is now firmly established alongside traditional print texts at home, in the workplace, and at school. Print texts plays an important role for children to learn and retain knowledge long-term. Digital reading, however, […]
