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View Online August 14, 2019 Credit: ©Edutopia Back to School Some of our best back-to-school articles and videos from master teachers across the country. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Appreciation, Apology, Aha! A quick, low-key way to build community in your classroom on a daily basis. Credit: ©Twenty20/@jodywissing How to Remember Students' Names Instead of resorting to "Hey, you," try these techniques for retrieving names. Credit: ©Brad White One School's Uncompromising Take on Student Choice At this Reggio Emilia-inspired elementary school, children take the lead in structuring their schooling. Credit: DrAfter123 / iStock 10 Student-Tested Chrome Extensions Many teachers and students use Google Chrome, and it's easy to customize with these extensions that really benefit students. Credit: ©iStock/monkeybusinessimages Teaching Students How to Ask for Help Students first need to recognize that they need help, and then they need to know that they'll be supported when they ask for it. Don't Miss Extrinsic Motivation: It Might Be Even Worse Than You Thought Making Sure Each Child Is Known Starting the Day With a Calming Routine Study Strategies Beyond Memorization The Playful Approach to Math FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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How Cutting-Edge Businesses are Reinventing Sleep

The average person spends one-third of their life asleep, but getting a good night's rest can be hard. These innovations are here to help.

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Hey there! New "Smart Pillows" Track Sleep & More Despite the fact that the average person spends about one-third of their lifetime asleep, getting a good night's rest can feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, the importance of sleep has received greater emphasis in recent years, and a number of disruptive businesses are taking aim at common issues like snoring, insomnia and back pain in innovative ways. This week's featured insights -- Seamless Sleep, Functional Sleep, and Sleepy Confection -- showcase three areas of sleep that are receiving cutting-edge enhancements. Check them out below, and enjoy your weekly trend roundup! Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Jul 30 Denver Aug 01 Bentonville Aug 07 South Africa Aug 12 Colorado Sep 16 Anaheim Sep 18 Charlotte Sep 26 Kiev Oct 01 Toronto Oct 10 New Jersey Oct 17 Toronto Oct 24 Hunt Valley Maryland Oct 28 Banff Oct 31 Lisbon Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Mar 07 '20 Honolulu Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas Consumer Insights Seamless Sleep Items that alleviate snoring come in standard bedding items Implications - Products that aim to track and alleviate snoring are on the rise, and increasingly coming in forms that allow for seamless integration with the sleep process–including in mattresses... [More] Functional Sleep Mattress designs aid more than just comfort and restful sleep Implications - Mattresses with purposes outside of comfort alone are on the rise, with new designs offering everything from spine-stretching functions to ones that aid in athletic recovery processes.... [More] Sleepy Confection Desserts that contain sleep-inducing ingredients are on the rise Implications - Food brands are catering to the consumer habit of snacking at night by adding sleep-enhancing ingredients to desserts that are typically considered to be unhealthy. These items serve... [More] Hot This Week 1. Audio Accessory Jewelry Pieces The Conceptual OnePlus Bullet Earphones Hang Off a Necklace 2. Minimal Futuristic Technical Wear The North Face and HYKE Collaboration is Exclusive to Japan 3. Racetrack-Ready Electric Vehicles The Conceptual Tesla T1 Has a Futuristic Design 4. Tension Reduction Massage Mats The 'GoRelax' Massage Mat Triggers Pressure Points for Pain Relief 5. Organically Accented Motorcycles The Conceptual Newron Motors Electric Motorcycle is Striking 6. Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Collections Nike Introduces a Few Spongebob Apparel Pieces Ahead of Drop 7. Creative Professional Utensil Organizers The 'Pencilayers' Colored Pencil Holder is Compact 8. Connected Insulin Injection Devices The Conceptual 'Kite' Insulin Port Eases Injection Protocol 9. Sporty Retro Toys-Inspired Sneakers The PUMA RS-X Bold Comes in Three, Vibrantly Rich Colorways Featured Clusters 11 Innovative Fitting Room Designs From Smart Shopping Mirrors to AR Fitting Room Software 20 Ready-to-Eat Refrigerated Snacks From Chilled Snack Bites to Refrigerated Snack Bars Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Courses 15 Speeches by Comedians From Promoting Animal Rights to the Art of Comedy 85 Talks About Feminism From Empowering Executive Equality to Misogynist Internet Conventions Marketing 10 Sensory Beauty Innovations From Slow Luxury Beauty Shops to Smart Skincare Pop-Ups 20 Selfie-Friendly Museum Experiences From Interactive Selfie Exhibits to AR Art Gallery Lenses Pop Culture 20 Interactive Exhibitions From Whimsical Gown Exhibits to DIY Radio Station Installations 18 Virtual Model Innovations From CGI Model Photoshoots to Augmented Reality Catwalks Tech 10 Virtual Try-On Experiences From Physics-Based Try-On Mirrors to AR Eyewear Try-Ons 15 3D Printing Advancements From 3D Printed Hypercars Cars to Knee Braces Art & Design 20 Beer Packaging Innovations From Edible Beer Labels to Compostable Beer Can Holders 10 DNA-Enabled Nutrition Products From DNA-Based Nutrition Tests to Health-Focused DNA Dinners Eco 18 Whole-Body Skincare Products From All-Over Hydrating Mists to Anti-Aging Dry Body Oils 20 Eco-Friendly Material Alternatives From Fungus-Created Leather to Sunflower-Based Bio Materials Luxury Luxury Fashion-Themed Cafes The Fendi Caffé Opens Its Doors in London Serving Themed Goods Elegantly Luxe Smartwatch Designs Louis Vuitton's Tambour Horizon Boasts a Sophisticated Vibe Fashion 35 Microbiome Skincare Products From Prebiotic Gel Moisturizers to 15-Minute Acne Treatments 13 Anti-Theft Products From Eco-Friendly Anti-Theft Bags to Wearable Anti-Theft Wallets 32 Talks on the Human Brain 15 Speeches on Globalization 30 Lectures on Social Movements TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. 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