Renaissance Learning UK

NEO 2 goes to the top of the class with 5 out of 5!

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:06 +0000

In a recent review following its appearance at BETT 2010, NEO 2 has been praised as a "simple, rugged and robust word-processing device that works in a straightforward, uncomplicated way...specifically designed to keep pupils 100% focused on their work...NEO 2 does not try to compete head-to-head with netbook computers but it complements them in every way. I think that all schools could benefit hugely from a set of NEO 2s". Click here to read more of this 5-star review.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT to SECURE your place at The Professional Development event of 2010!

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:41:29 +0000

Taking place on 18-19th March 2010 at the 4-Star Holiday Inn Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Renaissance Learning’s third National Conference on Accelerating Learning promises to be the biggest and best yet with a fantastic line-up of Authors and Speakers,
including Jacqueline Wilson and Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne, to name but a few!

So don’t delay and miss out on this action-packed event - simply click here to find out more and book your place today!

“The Cult of NEO” and “How my NEO Word Processor Tripled my Productivity”

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:07:45 +0000

These are just some of the things being blogged about the robust, lightweight NEO writing tool that, in addition to playing a key role in UK schools, is being discovered by new writers, Authors and journalists every day. Click here to read what the freelance writer for Cult of Mac, MacUser and The Morning News thinks about his recently acquired NEO…

Over 50,000 AR quizzes completed every week

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:14:06 +0000

Accurately testing a pupils’ ability to understand what they have read, Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes are instantly marked and automatically generate detailed reports for both pupil and teacher. Over the past few years the number of AR quizzes taken every day has grown significantly, and has now ‘rocketed’ passed 10,000 a day during term time. Read more here.

Become a Scream Street character!

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:43:17 +0000

Popular children’s Author Tommy Donbavand is offering one lucky Primary or Secondary school pupil the chance to be immortalised as a character in a future Scream Street book in the latest ‘Quest for Knowledge’ mission click here to hear Tommy explain how! Alternatively, click here to enter for FREE today at the ‘Quest’ website.

FREE ‘Trapped by AR Monsters’ Reading Event

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:09:02 +0100

Spaces are filling up fast for this ghoulish event that features top children’s authors Andy Briggs, Joe Craig, Tommy Donbavand, Sam Enthoven and Mark Robson, which takes place at Pizza Express, King’s Road, Chelsea on Thursday 22nd October. It is completely FREE to London schools and fabulous prizes can be won, so to book a place for your pupils, or to find out more information, simply click here.

The ‘Quest for Knowledge’ journeys to Ancient Egypt and remembers WWI with Theresa Breslin

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 14:42:33 +0100

Open to both Primary and Secondary school pupils from across the UK, the latest ‘mission’ in Renaissance Learning’s ‘Quest for Knowledge’ comes from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin. Primary pupils are invited to journey back to Ancient Egypt with Cy from her Dream Master series of books, whilst the Secondary ‘mission’ takes the inspiration from her critically acclaimed book Remembrance. Click here to find out more…

Best-selling author GP Taylor witnesses ‘quiet reading revolution’

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 13:09:36 +0100

In response to a recent study, author Michael Rosen commented on the lack of ‘whole book reading’ that takes place in UK primary schools. This is a concern shared by many, including New York Times best-selling author GP Taylor. However, this criticism cannot be levelled at all schools as a quiet reading revolution is gathering pace at those that have introduced Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Reader program – as witnessed by GP Taylor during numerous school visits. Click here to read more about his experiences

BACK TO SCHOOL OFFER: FREE Backpack with every NEO purchase

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:57:21 +0100

Back to School Offer:Get a free Backpack with every NEO 1 or NEO 2 purchase in our webstore! This offer is valid exclusively to our webstore and whilst stocks last. The offer ends 31 October 2009.

NEO Share is now available for download

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:04:04 +0100

Allowing simple wireless text transfer for NEO 2s.

Please visit the link below for more information
http://www.renlearn.co.uk/alphasmart_neoshare.html

Renaissance Learning Launches new symposium calendar for ‘Read, Write, Excite’

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:46:24 +0100

Following the successful ‘Accelerating Learning in Literacy’ events in London and Birmingham, Renaissance Learning is proud to announce the launch of a new series of symposiums ‘Read, Write, Excite’ Not only will all the events feature presentations by schools that have successfully raised their standards of literacy, but also talks from a host of best-selling authors and writing workshops. The best part is the symposiums are completely free with easy access for everyone, as they are spread geographically across Britain. The sessions will be taking place on the following dates:

October 19th 2009 Reading
October 14th 2009 London
November 12th 2009 Belfast
January 29th 2010 Leicester
June 25th 2010 Bolton

[Click Here] to book a seminar near you.

click to order a demonstration

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:28:29 +0100

Simply click on the‘arrange a free demonstration’ button situated on the home page. Complete the form and Renaissance Learning will contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time to give you a free demonstration.

Renaissance Learning program accelerates literacy standards in UK schools

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:39:23 +0100

In stark contrast to those referred to in the ‘English at the Crossroads’ Ofsted report, UK schools using Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Reader program are showing significant improvement in terms of their English and literacy standards – at both primary and secondary level.[Click here] to read more.

Renaissance Learning helps pupils in UK and Africa see ‘STARS’ in new fundraising event

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:27:55 +0100

This exciting new fundraising opportunity is open to all Accelerated Reader schools between 22nd and 26th June 2009. For every 2,000 STAR Reading tests taken during this period, Renaissance Learning will send a NEO by AlphaSmart to a school in Africa. Click here for more information.

Best-selling authors help UK schoolchildren in Renaissance Learning’s ‘Quest for Knowledge’

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 16:14:59 +0100

Following the successful launch of the ‘Watch Them Grow’ initiative and sunflower-growing competition, Renaissance Learning is proud to announce a further opportunity for UK schools to win fantastic prizes, whilst testing their mental skills and encouraging reading for pleasure. Renaissance Learning’s ‘Quest for Knowledge’ allows UK pupils to pit their wits against a host of best-selling authors, such as Peter J Murray of ‘Mokee Joe’ fame, ‘The Parliament of Blood’ author Justin Richards, Carnegie Medal winning writer Theresa Breslin and New York Times best-selling author GP Taylor. In-keeping with the core values of ‘Watch Them Grow’, the year-long ‘Quest’ is an online puzzle adventure consisting of a series of individual monthly ‘missions’ that have each been set by a different author…

Just Weeks to Go!

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:58:38 +0100

Book now for the FREE Renaissance Learning Symposium on ‘From Reading into Writing’ at the North East Leeds City Learning Centre, Tuesday 30th June. This FREE one day event includes a buffet lunch. Focusing on raising literacy standards, it features interesting and informative presentations and workshops and even talks by best-selling authors Tommy Donbavand and Andy Briggs. Spaces are limited, so to secure your place today simply call 020 7184 4000 or visit www.renlearn.co.uk/leedssymposium.htm, where you can also view the full agenda.

Renaissance Learning present ‘Room to Read’ charity donation following World Book Day fundraising

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:45:27 +0100

Yesterday Christine Brooks, Implementation Supervisor, was delighted to present a cheque for £435 on behalf of Renaissance Learning to Abigail King from ‘Room to Read’. Click here to find out more.

“Affordable, durable and intelligent, the unassuming NEO 2 is a highly effective, handy personal learning solution tailor made for any classroom,” says John Dabell in the latest edition of Teach Primary! magazine.

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:34:17 +0100

Click here to read the review in full.

The Quest for Knowledge

Fri, 8 May 2009 15:32:23 +0100

In addition to the Watch Them Grow sunflower-growing competition, don't forget to find out about our ‘Quest for Knowledge’ competition. We will be running some very interesting and intriguing competitions on a monthly basis! Find out more now by clicking here!

‘Model School’ makes the news

Fri, 8 May 2009 10:32:56 +0100

This week’s edition of the Hunts Post features an article celebrating Godmanchester Community Primary’s recent success in being awarded ‘Model School’ status by Renaissance Learning, joining an elite group of schools worldwide.

Curriculum Accepts Accelerated Reader

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:33:36 +0100

According to Jean Corson at Brayton College, "Accelerated Reader is an accepted Year 7 project, with pupils reading in all curriculum areas - even P.E."
- The College have been using Renaissance Learning's Accelerated Reader program since May 2005, after being chosen to take part in a pilot study of the program by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust...

Raising Numerical Standards with Accelerated Maths

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:19:55 +0100

Accelerated Maths motivates, excites and enriches pupils' numerical education at Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School in Gateshead
- For the past two years, the school have been using Renaissance Learning's Accelerated Maths program to raise standards of numeracy amongst pupils in Years 7 and 8...

Britannia Village Primary win RL ‘Reading Champions’ competition

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:13:41 +0100

Renaissance Learning is delighted to announce that Britannia Village Primary School has won its ‘Reading Champions’ competition, winning two pairs of two tickets to the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE®) RAW event on 20th April at the O2 Arena in London.

Free on-site training when you buy 30 NEO 2 or more!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:01:06 +0100

Empower your NEO2 Purchase!

NEO 2 Now Compatible with MathsFacts in a Flash

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:56:17 +0100

Making Maths practice easy

Wireless File Transfer Available for NEO 2, FREE UPGRADE!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:09 +0100

Now you can send text wirelessly from NE02 to your computer

Text2Speech Box for NEO 1 and NEO 2 now available!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:17:58 +0100

Give your NEO a Voice

FREE Symposium on ‘Accelerated Learning’ Birmingham

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:05:27 +0100

Renaissance Learning will be hosting a FREE one day Symposium on ‘Accelerating Learning in Literacy’ at the
Crowne Plaza hotel in Birmingham on Friday 8th May 2009.

Featuring presentations from keynote speakers, this unique event also boasts talks from best-selling authors, such as Tommy Donbavand, Andy Briggs and Ali Sparkes.

2010 National Conference-Save the date.......

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:22:03 +0100

Date confirmed for the third National Conference on Accelerating Learning!

18th-19th March 2010 to be held at the Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon

The event promises to be even bigger and better than the last one with a fantastic line-up of authors and speakers, including Jacqueline Wilson!
Further details coming soon.....

Accelerated Reader ‘Raises the Game’ in footballer’s influence on children’s reading

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:17:15 +0100

Although anything that encourages children to pick up a book should be applauded, maintaining their interest and developing a life-long love of reading is a different challenge altogether. However, Renaissance Learning’s acclaimed Accelerated Reader Advantage program is doing just that with over 240,000 children across the UK using it everyday...

Continuous assessment key to SUCCESS in LITERACY and NUMERACY

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:03:50 +0100

Following the news that over 150,000 children are unable to read, write and add up properly by the time they are aged 11, many believe that continuous assessment – such as that offered by Accelerated Reader – is key to improving these results...........

Children’s reading on the rise in Conwy

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 09:59:04 +0100

Although a recent report from Estyn suggests that primary school children in Wales are not making enough progress in reading and writing, Ysgol Gynradd Bro Cernyw in Conwy is achieving excellent results with Accelerated Reader...

Watch Them Grow

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:05:56 +0000

DON'T miss out, click NOW for full details of our FREE 'WATCH THEM GROW' Competition!

watchthemgrow.co.uk

FREE Scottish Symposium

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:35:35 +0000

Scottish Symposium on Accelerating Learning in Literacy to be held on Thursday March 19th 2009.

Over the course of the day you can look forward to some of the following:

Renowned Author Presentations-including book signing, Success stories from schools using the program
and much more.

Guardian.co.uk: Review - Compact Computers by John Galloway

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:22:39 +0000

The AlphaSmart Neo is a classroom favourite because of its simplicity. It has done the one thing - word-processing - that computers were most commonly used for in classrooms in a straightforward, uncomplicated way. Its successor, the Neo2, does a bit more - and this time you can vote with it.

Our new On Demand Video Tutorials are online!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:24 +0100

Learn how to set up classes and courses in Renaissance Place, get started with AR Bookguide or learn how to prepare your CSV for import.

SecEd: Sleepover raises much needed funds

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:25 +0100

On May 16 pupils from Woolwich Polytechnic linked up via video-conference with two high schools in Louisiana as part of a project that aims to give pupils on both sides of the pond an insight into school life in another country and learn more about other cultures. The project also aimed to encourage reading.

New: AR Bookfinder

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:26 +0100

AR Bookfinder which is a free resource available to anyone across the UK has now gone live. You can access it at www.arbookfind.co.uk!

Using Accelerated Reader to raise standards in Literacy

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:27 +0100

The study by Bernadette Feery has been published at The MirandaNet Braided Learning E-Journal.

Complete our questionnaire and we will send you a pack of FREE Reading Bugs for your school!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:28 +0100

As an existing customer, we want to ensure that you receive the very best service. So, to enable us to do this, we would be very grateful if you could complete our questionnaire.

Reading Champions Football Stars posters

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:01:29 +0100

Receive your FREE set of four Reading Champions Football Stars posters*, proudly supported by Renaissance Learning. *One set of posters per school. Submit your details via the online form!