What I wish I'd known as a new teacher. Plus: 2017's best education podcasts

on Wednesday, September 13, 2017

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What I Wish I'd Known as a New Teacher

A veteran offers essential advice for new teachers and the colleagues who support them.



Some of the best education podcasts we've come across
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The Best Education Podcasts 2017

Teachers, psychologists, and authors bring you handy tips and big-picture takes on the state of education in these eight podcasts.



Adaptable for elementary, middle, and high school students
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A Math Framework for Multiple Grade Levels

Using simple images, the Splat! lessons teach a range of math concepts at different levels of difficulty. Download 50 free lessons.



A more equitable approach to assessment

Competency-Based Learning: Developing Mastery of Skills and Content

At Pittsfield Middle High School, students choose how they will show what they have learned.



An important set of skills to foster in the internet age
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Teaching Adolescents How to Evaluate the Quality of Online Information

Use these strategies to help middle and high school students identify relevance, accuracy, bias, and reliability in the content they read.





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Weekly Trend Report + Future Festival is Just 16 Days Away (and 96% Sold Out)!

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Greetings !

Right now the team is busy putting the finishing touches on our 2018 Trend Report and all of the free reports, content, and innovation frameworks that we'll be giving away at this year's Future Festival. If you would like to figure out what great ideas are so close within your grasp, come to Future Festival and use the time to step back from your role and think about all of the opportunities that you are close to.

With content from the world's #1 trend spotting platform and 750 of the world's top innovators, it's going to be an unforgettable experience! Best of all, Future Festival is the largest gathering of brands in a vendor-free environment, meaning that there will be tons of conversations to be had with the brightest minds in insight and innovation.

Tickets can be purchased HERE. But don't wait too long, we're now 96% sold out!

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P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule:

Consumer Insights
In-Person Customization
Consumer co-creation ensures a truly personalized product experience Implications - Combining customization with co-creation, brands are putting user experience directly into the hands of consumers. By letting go of full control, brands are indicating trust in the... [More]
Accessible Exoskeletons
Exoskeletons are being designed to enhance people's quality of life Exoskeletons are being designed to support individuals with various physical disabilities. While these innovations were once largely inaccessible to most, they are increasingly becoming more... [More]
Fitness Fandom
Fitness gear caters to pop culture fanatics with themed merchandise Implications - As the health and wellness movement continues to expand on its already considerable breadth of influence, cult pop culture franchises are lending their branding to workout wear and at-... [More]
Exoskeletal Workplace
Exoskeletons are helping workers across a variety of industries Exoskeletons are being used to protect laborers and simultaneously make them more productive. This emerging technology is being employed by companies seeking to improve the quality of work their... [More]
Everyday Uplifting
Brands deliver subtle uplifting messages to buoy consumers' self-confidence Implications - Self-confidence and self-care are increasingly important subjects for consumers, especially those within the Millennial and Gen Z demographics. In the past, brands have tackled the... [More]

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The Pemberley's Flexibly Spacious Layout Redefines Tiny Living

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'Spackhuggaren' is a Quaint Cabin for an Avid Sailor and His Family

4. Sci-Fi Fitness Equipment

Onnit Has Released Star Wars-Themed Fitness Equipment

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6. 3D-Printed Concept Submarines

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7. Stylish Portable Keyboards

Jinwon Yook's Keyboard Design Offers Circular and Tactile Keys

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The Livall BH51 Smart Helmet Sense When Riders Break or Turn

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The 'Everyday Duffel' Has Shoe Pockets and an Integrated Wash Bag

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11 Reasons to Think Outside the Box

From Unbridled Creativity to Letting Minds Wander


87 Talks on the Environment

From Making Climate Change Relevant to Developing Responsive Cities





Marketing

15 TV-Inspired Pop-Ups

From Immersive Park TV Screenings to Fantasy Series Snow Murals


37 Instagrammable Beverages

From Healthy Gothic Lattes to Layered Neon Slushies


Pop Culture

47 Official Disney Collaborations

From LEGO Fantasy Castles to Enchanting Cookware Pots


25 Celebratory Pride Products

From Gold-Plated Pride Necklaces to LGBT-Celebrating Vodka Bottles


Tech

53 Traffic-Reducing Initiatives

From Bluetooth Traffic Sensors to Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalks


30 Niche Streaming Innovations

From Anime Streaming Platforms to Snapchat Comedy Shows


Art & Design

20 Creative Espresso Innovations

From Cappuccino Vape Juices to Prepackaged QSR Coffees


33 Eccentric Food Concepts

From Edible Sneakers to Cotton Candy Pizzas


Eco

30 Examples of Bike Safety Innovations

From GPS-Connected Handlebars to Collapsible Bike Helmets


32 Fashions for Urban Cyclists

From Reflective Office Shirts to Waterproof Performance Denim


Luxury

Military-Inspired High Fashion Campaigns

The Fall/Winter Dior Line Draws from Different Sources


Diamond-Encrusted Boxing Belts

The 'Money Belt' Boasts Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds and Gold


Fashion

30 Holographic Beauty Innovations

From Highlighter-Hued Hair to Cosmic Lip Color Topcoats


25 Caffeinated Beauty Innovations

From Coffee-Based Body Scrubs to Plant-Based Lip Care Kits



Sam Bruce, Co-founder of Much Better Adventures (INTERVIEW)


Odor-Proof Nanofiber Clothing


32 Cooperative Models




18 Fascinating Speeches on Evolution


14 Philosophy-Focused Keynotes


15 Reasons to Foster Diversity and Inclusion




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