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If you haven't had the chance to check out our 2020 Trend Report, it's not too late to get ahead of the curve for the year to come.

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Hey there! If you haven't had the chance to check out our 2020 Trend Report, it's not too late to get ahead of the curve for the year to come. Our newly released video countdown of 2020's Top 18 Trends highlights the report's key takeaways and brings its examples to life. In less than 9 minutes, you'll explore all 18 trends and the evergreen Megatrends behind them. Watch it here, and don't forget to download a free copy of the full report! If you're looking for more innovative ideas, join us at the launch of our 2020 Future Festival tour next month. We'll be kicking things off in Chicago on December 3rd, followed by a stop in New York on December 5th. Tomorrow is your last chance to get Super Early Bird tickets, so visit www.futurefestival.com to get yours now! Watch our countdown of the Top 18 Trends in 2020 here. Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Oct 31 Lisbon Nov 13 Los Angeles Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Nov 25 Toronto Dec 03 Chicago Dec 05 New York City Dec 09 Cleveland Jan 12 '20 Cancun Jan 16 '20 Atlanta Jan 24 '20 Aventura Feb 03 '20 Seattle Feb 05 '20 Minneapolis Feb 07 '20 Orlando Feb 21 '20 Phoenix Mar 04 '20 Las Vegas Mar 07 '20 Honolulu Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 12 '20 New York Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Mar 17 '20 Los Angeles Mar 19 '20 Maui Mar 23 '20 Boston Mar 25 '20 Cincinnati Mar 27 '20 Atlanta Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas May 13 '20 Nashville Jul 15 '20 Arkansas Consumer Insights Anti-Anxiety Accessory Daily accessories are incorporated with anxiety-reducing functions Trend - The growth of anxiety-reducing accessories–whether used in sleep or during day-to-day routines–can be linked to the slow destigmatization of mental health issues in North America, and... [More] Aesthetic Alert Medical alert products are integrated with functional aesthetics Trend - Medical alert systems have traditionally had a function-first approach–without prioritizing branding–but brands in this space now understand that future-focused designs and aesthetics... [More] Lighthearted Altruism Campaigns focused on inclusiveness take on a more casual tone Trend -  Brands and organizations looking to signify a commitment to diversity are doing so with marketing campaigns that have an unexpectedly light and sometimes even sarcastic tone to them.... [More] Infant Probiotic Probiotics are added to infant food items and topical formulas Trend - As the value of both ingestible and topical probiotics becomes well-known in food and skincare industries, the incorporation of probiotics into baby care items is on the rise. Recent studies... [More] Calculated Carbon Carbon footprint calculators let consumers assess their environmental impact Trend - Apps that let consumers determine and track their personal carbon footprint are on the rise, and in some cases also give users opportunities to take action and cut back in areas where their... [More] Hot This Week 1. Rising Sea Level Housing The Conceptual 'Ocean Community' Forms Offshore Colonies 2. Reflective Glass Homes Architect Alex Nerovnya's Latest Design Boasts Reflective Glass 3. Highly Stylized Functional Wear DeMarcoLab and 4DIMENSION Boast an Experimental Performance Line 4. Arty Streetwear Pop-Ups The Adidas Originals x DESCENDANT Collaboration is Titled 'KEEP ROLLING' 5. Keyboard-Embedded Thumb Drives The 'Saint Antoine' USB Key Fits Snuggly into a Keyboard 6. Dynamic Gen Z Apparel The PrettyLittleThing x Little Mix Collection Features Bold Patterns 7. Fashionable Flat-Pack Lunchboxes The 'MolaBox' Collapsible Lunchbox is Made of Recycled Materials 8. Modern Stacking Bench Designs TORTUGA Collaborates with Shawn Maximo on This Stylish Bench 9. Photographic Outerwear Collections Bershka and National Geographic Collaborated on Eco Outerwear Featured Clusters 20 Ready-to-Eat Refrigerated Snacks From Chilled Snack Bites to Refrigerated Snack Bars 100 Progressive Dorm Room Items From Fleecy Bean Bag Onesies to Anti-Distraction Headphones Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter Marketing 32 Cult Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Products From Sci-Fi Stadium Lenses to 80s Sci-Fi-Inspired Candies 16 Unconventional Brand Representatives From Crossover QSR Mascots to Male Nail Polish Ambassadors Pop Culture 16 D2C Skincare Innovations These Products Share Cost-Effective, Convenient eCommerce Beauty 20 Interactive Exhibitions From Whimsical Gown Exhibits to DIY Radio Station Installations Tech 16 Connected Care Baby Products From Data-Friendly Baby Monitors to Breath-Tracking Babywear 20 Modern Meditation Tools From Connected Meditation Cushions to High-Tech Prayer Beads Art & Design 25 At-Home Workout Systems From Portable Smart Gyms to Personalized Fitness Mirrors 10 Artistic Cannabis Accessories From Elegant Ceramic Pipes to Design-Forward Smokeware Decor Eco 13 Anti-Theft Products From Eco-Friendly Anti-Theft Bags to Wearable Anti-Theft Wallets 18 Circular Economy Initiatives From Closed-Loop 3D Printers to Cone-Shaped Microclimate Systems Luxury Premium Fitness Retreats Retreats by SoulCycle Focuses on Community and Fitness Fashion Week Pop-Up Stores A-COLD-WALL* Debuts a Temporary Menswear Shop for London Fashion Week Fashion 18 Sustainable Athletic Collections From Plastic-Free Athletic Wear to Eco-Friendly Wool Runners 50 Invigorating Bath Soaks From Seaweed-Derived Bath Products to Hemp Oil Bath Bombs TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. 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Changes to YouTube’s Terms of Service

We're updating our Terms of Service ("Terms") to improve readability and transparency. This update does not change the Google Privacy Policy, nor the way we collect and process your data. We've provided a summary of key changes but here's what you can expect: • Terms that are clearer and easier to understand with useful links to help you navigate YouTube and better understand our policies. • Expanded commitments to notify you about changes that may affect you, such as product updates or future changes to the Terms; and • Better alignment between our Terms and how YouTube works today. The new Terms will take effect on 10 December, 2019. Please make sure you read the updated Terms carefully. If you would like more information, you can find additional information in our Help Center. If you allow your child to use YouTube Kids, then please note that you are agreeing to the new Terms on behalf of your child as well. You can always review your privacy settings and manage how your data is used by visiting your Google Account. Thank you for being part of the YouTube community! © 2019 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043. You have received this mandatory service announcement to update you about important changes to the YouTube Terms.

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Active learning strategies improve student achievement. Plus: teaching debate in elementary school

Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They're Wrong; 60-Second Strategy: Traverse Talk; The Power of Positive Communication |

View Online November 6, 2019 Credit: John Hersey / The iSpot Students Think Lectures Are Best, But Research Suggests They're Wrong A study reveals students prefer low-effort learning strategies—like listening to lectures—despite doing better with active learning. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Traverse Talk This fun classroom activity helps students find their voice by teaching the basics of debate in an accessible way. Credit: Chris Gash / The iSpot The Power of Positive Communication Setting a goal of positive contact with every student's family helped a middle school teacher deepen relationships and boost her own morale. Credit: recep-bg / iStock Creating a Learning Environment Where All Kids Feel Valued A five-step exercise on identity and belonging helps middle school students appreciate differences—in themselves and in their peers. Credit: Roy Scott / Ikon Images / Alamy Images Teaching Isn't a Personality Contest One way to become an exceptional teacher is to focus less on traits like humor and charisma and more on self-awareness and interactions with students. Don't Miss The Role of Emotion Co-Regulation in Discipline Why Recess Should Never Be Withheld as Punishment An Engaging Word Game Helps Students Grasp Implicit Bias Research Zeroes In on a Barrier to Reading (Plus, Tips for Teachers) What Productive Talk Looks Like in the Elementary Grades 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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