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Greetings ! Hybrid Gaming This week we're rounding up some of our most popular insights, with Hybrid Gaming being a unique amalgamation of both old and new gaming trends. Playing on a multitude of consumer desires that include familiarity, nostalgia and omnichannel consumption, this trend shows a hybridization of board games and video games, creating entirely distinct play-related experiences. My favorite example of this insight is Twitch's expansion into livestreaming people playing board games, a partnership with Big Potato Games that has distinct implications for how the traditional medium of board gaming can be incorporated into contemporary consumer expectations and lifestyles. Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Oct 16 Washington Oct 17 Scottsdale Oct 23 Calgary Oct 30 San Diego Nov 05 Scottsdale Nov 07 Monterrey Nov 29 Long Beach Feb 25 '19 Florida Consumer Insights Smart Retail Stores that fully integrate smart features are increasingly common Implications - Brands have been incorporating smart elements into their retail spaces, or toying with the idea, for some time now, but some are taking it to the next level with stores that fully... [More] Pleasurable Cannabis Products aimed to enhance sexual pleasure incorporate cannabis Implications - It's been shown that cannabis consumption enhances sexual pleasure, and cannabis brands are taking advantage of that fact by creating products that are specifically marketed... [More] Real-Time Recycle Consumer spaces incorporate real-time recycling initiatives and programs Implications - Brands are curating spaces or creating products that offer "live" recycling over the course of the purchase journey. These products and experiences give consumers the... [More] Hot This Week 1. Stylish Intelligent E-Bikes The Rayvolt Cruzer Blends Traditional Style With Modern E-Bike Tech 2. Tamper-Deterrent Smart Padlocks The Igloohome Smart Padlock Works in Tandem With a Mobile App 3. Shipping Container Cafes The Hualien Bay Mall Starbucks by Kengo Kuma is Located in Taiwan 4. Speedy Handheld Underwater Scooters The RoboSea 'SEAFLYER' Allows for Revolutionary Exploration 5. Hybrid Silicone Container Bags The 'Zip Top' Containers Promise Endless Reusability 6. Hyper-Futuristic Fashion Runways Balenciaga Presents Its Line in an Immersive Digital Environment 7. Backyard Micro-Building Offices The Lighthouse Office Offers a Cozy, Dedicated Space for Work 8. Luxe Modern Camping Vans The Airstream Interstate Takes Advantage of a Classic Work Van 9. Grunge Icon-Inspired Fashion Capsules Midnight Studios Revives Courtney Love Fashion with New Line Featured Clusters 46 Boozy Bar Pop-Ups From Prison-Themed Pop-Up Bars to Sensory Cocktail Tastings 10 Child-Centric Subscription Services From Ethical Diaper Deliveries to New Mom Care Packages Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Courses 18 Speeches on Trusting Your Instinct From Positive Stress Perspectives to Reacting to Change 40 Keynotes for Generation Y From Recession-Proof Employment to Non-Linear Life Paradaigms Marketing Top 100 Marketing Trends for October From Poorly Priced Chocolate Ads to AR Scavenger Hunts 30 Examples of Food Brand Collectibles From QSR Streetwear Uniforms to Pizza-Ordering Parkas Pop Culture 20 Female-Centric Marketing Concepts From Cosmetic Cafe Pop-Ups To Empowering Female Logo Reworks 95 Food Hybrid Creations From Ice Cream-Stuffed Bagels to Cheesy Macaroni Snack Donuts Tech 10 Innovative Facial Recognition Systems From Cashier-Free Stores to Advanced Police Sunglasses 30 Connected Packaging Innovations From Smart Cosmetic Packaging to Wifi Enabled Wine Bottles Art & Design 60 Modular Furniture Designs From Modular Freelancer Furniture to Customizable Flat-Pack Furniture 48 Customized Fashion Offerings From Customized Dog Socks to Personalized Luxury Luggage Eco 42 Community-Enhancing Pavilion Designs From Curvaceous Wooden Domes to Peaceful Pine Lookouts 25 Dental Care Innovations From AR Dental Software to Assistive Oral Hygiene Devices Luxury Flat-Packed Luxury Furniture Hem Furniture Strives for Accessibility Through Packaging and Design Luxe PVC Hats Prada's New PVC Visor Hat is Stylish and Perfect for the Summer Fashion 40 Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Offerings From Feminine Teen Skincare to Fantasy-Inspired Brush Sets Top 100 Cosmetics Innovations for October From AI Cleansers to Ramen-Inspired Cosmetics Social Impact Collaborations Development and Responsible Business Membership-Based Energy Communities 17 Presentations on Space 20 Conscious Business Ideas 26 Speeches on Reviving the Economy TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. 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Welcoming students with a smile. Plus: finding clarity in assessment and grading

Welcoming Students With a Smile; Finding Clarity in Assessment and Grading; Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers; Talking to Students About Grief |

View Online October 10, 2018 Credit: ©Edutopia Welcoming Students With a Smile Greeting each student at the door with a positive message brings benefits for both students and teacher, according to a study. Credit: ©Shutterstock/SAPhotog Finding Clarity in Assessment and Grading Ensuring that grades are valid and reliable for all students starts with educators examining their assessment and evaluation practices. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera Using Folktales to Teach Logical Reasoning Having young students write a pourquoi—an origin folktale—is a great way to cultivate problem-solving and divergent thinking. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers Finding a sense of community is sometimes a challenge for rural teachers, but these six strategies can help. Credit: ©iStock/SolStock Talking to Students About Grief Supporting students in times of loss is less about finding the right words and more about validating what they choose to share. Don't Miss Designing a Public School From Scratch Making the Most of Parents' Time at School Learning on Their Feet The STEM Zombie Apocalypse A Better Way to Teach the Civil Rights Movement 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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