Beyond Words - Tom Richardson

Tom RichardsonChief Executive OfficerLiteracy Planet Tom is on a mission to transform the way people learn. He is humbled to be leading the Literacy Planet team who are inspiring a lifetime of learning. Tom is a proud dad of three kids and loves nature, the outdoors, adventure and travel. LessLiteracy Planet is a research and evidence-aligned literacy program, combining the science of reading, great storytelling and the psychology of game play to create a learning experience that educators and students love.The driving force behind Literacy Planet is motivating students to discover the joy of learning through the power of great storytelling and gamified learning experiences.Immersive storytelling Just as the world’s most popular films and games are driven by compelling narratives, Literacy Planet’s Storyverse immerses readers in a captivating world of fun, fantasy and wonder. This is where learning becomes meaningful and memorable, inspiring children to connect with their own writing in imaginative and creative ways.Gamification for learning Literacy Planet uses the psychology of game play to encourage, motivate and reward children as they move from one curriculum outcome to the next. It is an enabler, building confidence and determination within a safe and nurturing environment.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQjCspxcrSi4yw2YugxBkBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365850