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Greetings ! Download Your FREE 2018 Trend Report (worth $1,500) Here are some of the most impressive innovations on the site right now: Technology: Google set up a series of 'Curiosity Rooms' at the Old Selfridges Hotel in order to give consumers the chance to try some of its products in a highly interactive environment. Marketing: Sephora hired its own employees to star as models in its 2017 holiday campaign. Beverages: DAVIDsTEA created a holiday guide for pairing food and tea. Advertising: Absolut Vodka's new 'Absolut Truth' campaign features sentiments from real New Yorkers. To see more top insights and innovations, download our exclusive Top 2018 Trend Report here for FREE! You can also see all of these trends in action by attending one of our many Future Festival events. Find out when we'll be bringing "The World's Best Innovation Conference" to a city near you by checking out our 2018 tour. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Nov 13London, ON Nov 14Dallas Nov 27Miami Nov 28Louisville Nov 30Scottsdale Dec 01Mexico City Dec 05Greenbelt, MD Jan 18 '18Orlando Jan 25 '18Irvine Jan 29 '18Dallas Feb 06 '18Miami Feb 13 '18Orlando Feb 19 '18Orlando Feb 26 '18Nashville Mar 05 '18Scottsdale Mar 12 '18Seattle Mar 14 '18San Francisco Mar 15 '18Los Angeles Mar 20 '18Atlanta Mar 26 '18Dallas Apr 09 '18Minneapolis Apr 11 '18Cincinnati Apr 13 '18Dallas Apr 17 '18Scottsdale Apr 18 '18Las Vegas May 07 '18Miami May 14 '18Boston May 16 '18New York Jun 18 '18San Diego Jul 05 '18London Jul 16 '18Detroit Jul 17 '18Atlanta Jul 18 '18Philadelphia Jul 19 '18Chicago Sep 26 '18Toronto Oct 30 '18San Diego Consumer Insights Restructured Camper Campers are coming in increasingly distinct designs Implications - With campers seeing a burst in popularity in the last few years, brands are becoming much more creative in the way these small living spaces are designed, and the purposes they are... [More] Suctioned Odor Vacuum cleaners are being designed with anti-bacterial features Implications - Vacuums cleaners are no longer simply sucking up dirt and dust in the home, they are now actively eliminating bacteria and the odors and allergens it can cause. These evolved designs... [More] Candid Commercial Brands demonstrate authenticity via unscripted marketing campaigns Implications - In the age of authenticity, many brands are setting aside traditional forms of advertising, with carefully controlled presentations, in favor of completely candid reactionary videos.... [More] Episodic Campaign Video ads create dramatic narratives to engage consumers Implications - Utilizing the drama, intrigue and plot techniques often associated with feature films and binge-worthy TV shows, commercials are ramping up production value to capture the hearts and... [More] Makeover Marketing Tutorial-style home decor videos capture the attention of young adults Implications - Looking for ways to entertain and engage Millennials who have become jaded towards traditional marketing outlets, furniture and decor brands are adapting their message in easy-to-... [More] Hot This Week 1. Multipurpose One-Handed Fidget Toys The 'Fiddle Stick' Toy Has Nine Tactile Features 2. Refined Moveable Tiny Houses The RoadHaus Wedge Offers Modest Living Space and a Queen Size Bed 3. Hydrofoil Bike Concepts The Hydrofoiler XE-1 From Manta5 Cuts Across Salt and Fresh Water 4. Credit Card-Sized Solar Chargers The 'Sunslice' Solar Charger is Impossible Compact 5. Fake City Photography Gregor Sailer's 'Potemkin Villages' Highlight Fake Cities Around the World 6. Tech Brand Coffee Makers This Conceptual Dyson Coffee Maker Features the Brand's Signature Motor 7. Speedy Electric Racing Bikes The Düsenspeed E-Bike Modell 2 Reaches Up to 160 Kilometers Per Hour 8. Two-in-One Engagement Rings The House of Aziz & Walid Mouzannar Makes Rings with Removable Shells 9. Ocular Fatigue Massage Masks The Vortix Eye Massager Alleviates Tension and Strain Featured Clusters 45 Examples of Branded Contests From Fan-Picked Oatmeal Promotions to Fast Food Vacations 65 Camping Must-Haves From Organic Astronaut Desserts to Flatpack Camping Lanterns Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Courses 10 Speeches on LGBT Rights In Honor of the Supreme Court DOMA Ruling as Unconstitutional 11 Talks on Illogical Thinking These Presentations on Logic in Business Discuss Important Benefits Marketing 20 Creative Espresso Innovations From Cappuccino Vape Juices to Prepackaged QSR Coffees 40 Narrative Retail Displays From Candy Brand Product Galleries to Interactive Gaming Displays Pop Culture 25 Young Consumer-Targeting Beauty Products From Fidget Spinner Lip Balms to Popsicle Lip Tints 30 Next-Generation Magazines From Multi-Sensory Magazines to AR Sports Magazines Tech 24 Connected Air-Purifying Devices From Purifying Smart Mirrors to Smart Home Monitoring Sensors 44 Gamer Lifestyle Innovations From Business-Minded eSports Expos to Creature-Catching Game Events Art & Design 44 Unicorn-Inspired Products From Classic Rainbow Sneakers to Glittery Unicorn Cards 15 Healthy Packaging Innovations From Futuristic Sauce Packaging to Waste-Reducing Banana Bars Eco 15 Repurposed Food Products From Ugly Fruit Juices to Coffee Leaf Teas 45 Indoor Gardening Systems From Hydroponic Grow Systems to Stress-Reducing Desk Gardens Luxury Venice Beach Couture Campaigns The New Fall/Winter Prada Campaign is Centered in California Solid Gold Printed Pens Rein van der Mast Created the First Solid Gold 3D-Printed Fountain Pen Fashion 50 Male Self Care Innovations From Biodegradable Body Wipes to Masculine Grooming Serums 30 High-Tech Skincare Innovations From AI-Powered Beauty Apps to Wrinkle-Reducing Neck Devices Food Desert Distributors Microfinance Investing In-Flight Business Classes 73 Talks on Women Empowerment 20 Speeches for Youth 15 Speeches on Consumer Experience TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. 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6 strategies for taking high-quality notes. Plus: why restorative practices benefit all students

6 Strategies for Taking High-Quality Notes; Why Restorative Practices Benefit All Students; Turning Your Students Into Web Detectives; Morning Meetings |

View Online November 8, 2017 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Jacob Lund 6 Strategies for Taking High-Quality Notes Get your students thinking deeply while they're taking notes—and show them how to make the most of those notes later. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/DGLimages Why Restorative Practices Benefit All Students Punitive discipline can be harmful and unfair—restorative practices offer hopeful solutions. Credit: ©Hero Images/500px Turning Your Students Into Web Detectives Five vetted resources students can use to separate truth from fiction online. Morning Meetings: Building Community in the Classroom Starting the day with this 15-minute activity helps students regulate their emotions and focus on the day's learning. Credit: ©FotoJam 2016 The Crisis in Black Education: Crafting Mirrors Where Kids Can See Themselves A veteran educator shares his strategies for getting more black male teachers in front of black students. Don't Miss Why I Don't Have Classroom Rules Freeing Students—and Teachers—From Homework A Classroom Full of Risk Takers Blogging for English-Language Learners A Simple Tool for Fostering Growth Mindset FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Why I don't have classroom rules. Plus: freeing students—and teachers—from homework

Why I Don't Have Classroom Rules; Freeing Students—and Teachers—From Homework; A Classroom Full of Risk Takers; Blogging for English-Language Learners |

View Online November 1, 2017 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Lightspring Why I Don't Have Classroom Rules A high school teacher tries a classroom management experiment thinking it will fail. Years later, he's still at it. Credit: ©Twenty20/@darby Freeing Students—and Teachers—From Homework A second-grade teacher explains how she got rid of mandatory homework—and the surprising results she found when she did. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/patpitchaya A Classroom Full of Risk Takers State teachers of the year explain how they make students feel safe enough to take risks—and then push them to do so. Blogging for English-Language Learners Resources for starting a classroom blog and facilitating student blogging. Credit: ©photoalto/500px A Simple Tool for Fostering Growth Mindset You can have students use an old technology—ballpoint pens—to keep their mistakes and revisions, and their learning, visible. Don't Miss Suspensions Don't Teach Coding Across the Curriculum Alternatives to the 5 Paragraph Essay 22 Simple Ideas for Harnessing Creativity in the Elementary Classroom Gamifying Your World Language Classes FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Suspensions don't teach. Plus: coding across the curriculum

Suspensions Don't Teach; Coding Across the Curriculum; Alternatives to the 5 Paragraph Essay; Gamifying Your World Language Classes |

View Online October 25, 2017 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Zurijeta Suspensions Don't Teach Restorative practices—an alternative to punitive justice—keep kids in school, where they can learn how their behavior affects others. Credit: ©Mint Images/500px Coding Across the Curriculum With these apps and games, you can work coding lessons into any subject and any grade from early elementary through 12th. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/LStockStudio Alternatives to the 5 Paragraph Essay While the standard essay format is a useful scaffold, it's important to teach students other, more authentic kinds of writing as well. 22 Simple Ideas for Harnessing Creativity in the Elementary Classroom Inspiring kindergartners to play and learn outside the box. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images Gamifying Your World Language Classes Online quiz programs weren't designed for world language classes, so we have five tips for keeping students focused on the target language. Don't Miss When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too 10 Motivational Posters for Your Classroom Energy and Calm: Brain Breaks and Focused-Attention Practices Building a Community of Learners—and Citizens The Brain Is Wired for Math—Sort Of FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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