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Greetings ! MUST WATCH: Our 2016 Top 20 It's our favorite video of the year! Our 2016 Top 20 Trend Report video is out, along with a downloadable sample of the Top 20 Trends. You can find them both HERE. MAKE SURE to watch the video and download the sample while we have it online: TrendReports.com/2016-Trend-Report SPECIAL OFFER - You'll also see on the page that we made a one time offer for you to get a custom report bundled in with your 2016 Trend Report platform. We haven't done that before, so if you were looking for a low cost way to sample our custom work, check it out. The full Trend Platform with 80 categories of reports is $149 / month, which roughly doubles if you add 1 custom report which you could use any time in the year. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche Chief Trend Hunter & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com PRO Trends Social Authentication Digital footprints serve as instant authorization tools Implications - Appealing to the active social media user, digital footprints used as authorization tools streamline the login process and re-positions one’s online habits as being conducive,... [More] Smart Vending Vending retail becomes more sophisticated for consumer allure Implications - Though simple in concept, vending retail is becoming more capable and sophisticated through advances in technology. Through smart features such as data collection or heightened... [More] Upscale Re-purposed Upcycled fashion shifts toward more upscale tastes and aesthetics Implications - As consumer demand for sustainability continues to grow, designer fashion labels are turning to unconventional up-cycling tactics to convey awareness. Re-purposing used materials and... [More] Hot This Week 100 Gifts for Tech Lovers From IoT Item Locators to Streaming-Enabled Voice Assistants 55 Unbelievably Quirky Gifts From Frat House-Scented Candles to Canned Yeti Meats 30 Gift Ideas for Introverts From Astrological Isolation Pods to Noise-Cancelling Audio Gadgets 55 Gifts for Musicians From Air Guitar Gadgets to Natural Linen Guitars 100 Gift Ideas for Hipsters From Mason Jar Measuring Cups to Stylish Bicycle Sidecars 100 Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers From Hand-Power Espresso Machines to Bacon-Flavored Coffee Beans 7. 100 Presents for Dog Lovers 8. 50 Gifts for the Gentleman 9. 100 Presents for the Foodie 10. 80 Gift Ideas for Commuters 11. 100 Gift Ideas for Travelers 12. 100 Inventive Gifts for Chefs 13. 100 Gifts for LEGO Fans 14. 58 Gifts for DIY Enthusiasts Featured Clusters 70 DIY Shoe Crafts From DIY Buzzworthy Shoe Accents to Homemade Sci-Fi Heels 50 Unisex Fashion Products From Graphic Unisex Undies to Gender-Neutral Kids Clothing 100 Gifts for Sneakerheads From Retro Rapper Footwear to Minty Monochrome Kicks 26 Examples of High-Performance Hiking Apparel From Sting-Proof Mesh Wear to Haute Hiking Boots Courses 20 Philanthropist CEO Speeches From Moving Women's Rights Forward to Combatting Climate Change 10 Life-Changing Innovations From Non-Invasive Surgery to Biological Tissue Printers 65 Groundbreaking Science Speeches From Non-Invasive Surgery to the Mysteries of Modern Cosmology 15 Presentations on the Design Process From Behavioral-Based Design to Design as Identity Marketing 100 Car-Free Transit Options Celebrate Car-Free Day with These Alternative Means of Transportation Top 100 Branding Concepts in July From Eco Orange Packaging to Branded Tech Newspapers 41 Examples of Beacon Technology From Public Accessibility Beacons to Beacon-Embedded Mannequins 40 Examples of Narrative Branding From Maritime Potato Packaging to Modern Mediterranean Branding Pop Culture 100 Ideas for Hostess Gifts From Animal-Adorned Cocktail Accents to Minimalist Nordic Cookbooks 44 Cartoon-Themed Desserts From Anime Monster Cookies to Spooky Kitty Cake Pops 40 Unique Cake Designs From Morbid Monkey Desserts to Anatomical Cartoon Cakes 70 Pop Culture Jewelry Designs From Anime-Inspired Engagement Rings to Sci-Fi Solider Studs Tech 10 Contemporary Record Players From Brick Record Players to Wireless Vinyl Turntables 43 Portable Cooking Devices From Compact Camping Stoves to Collapsible Outdoor Cookers 30 Millennial-Focused Gardening Tools From Garden Advice Apps to Brilliant Gardening Systems 14 Examples of Modern Motherhood From Breastfeeding Tracker Apps to Hilarious Maternal Greetings Art & Design 17 Radiant Rainbow Cakes From Colorful Children's Doodle Cakes to Multi-Hued Confections 24 Geodesic Designs From LED Dome Architecture to Geodesic Camping Shelters 43 Examples of Food-Themed Furniture From Baked Potato Beanbag Chairs to Sunny Side Up Seating Top 100 Design Trends in May From Collaborative Stylish Pouches to Graphical Rural Packaging Eco Top 90 Eco Innovations in June From Mishappen Produce Discounts to Plantable Condolence Cards Top 100 Architecture Trends in October From Single-Room Hotels to Cozy Timber Hideaways 45 Eco-Friendly Art Pieces From Cardboard Animal Sculptures to Sustainable Pop-Art Decor Top 100 Eco Ideas in November From Infinity Symbol Gardens to Refurbished Barn Homes Luxury 15 Examples of Luxurious Smartwatches From Collaborative Designer Smartwatches to 23-Karat Watches Top 85 Luxury Trends in October From $3,000 Chocolate Truffles to Personalized Diamond Ornaments 29 Avant-Garde Surfboard Innovations From Surfboard Exercise Machines to Surfboard Beach Chairs 20 Vacation-Ready Summer Beach Towels From Branded Beach Blankets to Luxurious Beach Towels Fashion 100 Stunning Seaside Editorials From Chic Nautical Editorials to Stylish Seaworthy Shoots 45 Weird Rapper Innovations From Presidential Rapper Apparel to Rap-Inspired Air Fresheners 23 Bold Braided Hairstyles From Angelic Crowned Hairstyles to Sizzling Side Braids 10 Wildly Colorful Hairstyles From Glittery Root Coverage to Psychedelic Rainbow Hairstyles People-Focused Finance DIY Battery Manufacturing Kits Daily Deals with Heart 24 Presentations on Robots 11 Robot Presentations 25 Data Presentations TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. 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What the Heck Is OER?

A Big List for Finding Free Resources; MacGyveresk Classroom Hacks; How Does Your District Share Out Content?; Themed Teacher Gifts |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences December 9, 2015   Using Open Educational Resources Photo credit: E Livermore via flickr (CC BY 2.0) What the Heck Is OER? See this educator's definition + get a list of criteria for great OERs. The BIG List of Open Educational Resources Curriculum sharing, lesson plans, activities, and open alternatives to textbooks...oh my! ADVERTISEMENT Creating Your District's Digital Hub Don't miss this veteran educator's advice before you create a "one-stop" shop for professional-development materials.   Most Popular When Grading Harms Student Learning Themed Teacher Gifts for 2015 The 2015 Nerdy Teacher Holiday Gift Guide Sometimes Misbehavior Is Not What It Seems Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving ADVERTISEMENT 5-Minute Film Festival: Parent Toolkit  VIDEO   "I love doing homework," said no kid, ever. Tackle common battles, plus tips for teaching social and emotional skills at home. The Rubber Band Control Valve and the Duct Tape Anti-Clicker  COMMUNITY   This teacher shares two classroom hacks that keep him sane and prevent mishaps. FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                         ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE © 2015 George Lucas Educational Foundation, PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912 To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES or UNSUBSCRIBE.

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Engage Your English-Language Learners

Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom; Video for Teaching and Learning English; ELL Resources (Download); Quieting a Noisy Class; Winter Reads |

View Online  |  Update Your Preferences December 2, 2015   Supporting English-Language Learners 8 Videos for ELL Classrooms  VIDEO   See one teacher's favorite videos (+ additional resources!) to boost English-language development. Photo credit: Brad Flickinger via flickr (CC BY 2.0) ELL Strategies and Resources That Work  DOWNLOAD   Dive in to this curated list of teacher-tested resources to support ELLs. ADVERTISEMENT Photo credit: US Department of Education via flickr (CC BY 2.0) 4 Strategies to Help ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom How can you best support ELLs in a general education or language arts classroom?   Most Popular 30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class 5 Strategies for Recovering After Your Worst Day Teaching Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving Winter-Worthy Reads for Teachers What I Wish I'd Known as a New Teacher ADVERTISEMENT Blogging for ELLs Discover tips for creating powerful learning experiences with student and/or classroom blogs. 7 Tips for Conferences With Parents Who Speak Minimal English  COMMUNITY   Don't miss these helpful ways to make parent-teacher conferences as beneficial as possible. FOLLOW EDUTOPIA                         ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  ADVERTISE  |  PRIVACY  |  SUBSCRIBE © 2015 George Lucas Educational Foundation, PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912 To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add edutopia.org to your address book. You can always UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES or UNSUBSCRIBE.

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