Encouraging a sense of gratitude in students. Plus: the Bill of Rights through the lens of dystopian tales

Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students; The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales; How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction |

View Online November 27, 2019 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills. Credit: Moviestore collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales One teacher offers a guide to help students compare the freedoms lost in dystopian novels with the freedoms secured by the Bill of Rights. Credit: skynesher / iStock How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction Though it's sometimes seen as old-fashioned, dictation can be useful in teaching early elementary students to spell. Credit: Gregg Vignal / Alamy Stock Photo How to Promote Social, Emotional, and Character Development There's no need for funding or special training to bring these approaches and strategies into your classroom right away. Credit: FatCamera / iStock Teaching Close Reading to Elementary Students A third-grade teacher shares a simple step-by-step guide for close reading instruction. Don't Miss Ditching the Reading Logs Supporting Students With Dysgraphia 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class Using Culturally Responsive Lessons to Boost Engagement Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership 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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November's Top Trends: AI-Powered Shopping Carts, Rescued Produce Dips & More

The year is quickly drawing to a close, but a number of brands are proving that it's not too late to make an innovative splash in 2019.

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Intuitive Translation Headphones Hey there! The year is quickly drawing to a close, but a number of brands are proving that it's not too late to make an innovative splash in 2019. Our roundup of November's top trends includes 500 cutting-edge ideas ranging from handheld printers to futuristic solar-powered transit systems. Check them out below, and head over to our website for more categories! 1. Top 100 Marketing Trends: Pizza-Paired Phone Promotions, Eternal Summer Bars & More 2. Top 100 Retail Trends: Checkout-Free Retail Stores, AI-Powered Shopping Carts & More 3. Top 100 Eco Trends: Carbon-Neutral Home Products, Solar-Powered Hyperloop Systems & More 4. Top 100 Tech Trends: Palm-Sized Mobile Printers, Intuitive Translation Headphones & More 5. Top 100 Food Trends: Adult-Targeted Applesauces, Rescued Produce Dips & More Enjoy! Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: 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 Secure Rideshare Rideshare services adopt enhanced security features for the comfort of passengers Trend - The popularity of rideshare services has resulted in a need for companies in this industry to ensure the security of passengers and drivers–which they're doing with features like trip-... [More] Temporary Tattoo 2.0 Updates to the positioning and formulations of temporary tattoos Trend - As tattoos have become more accepted and more common over the years, brands selling temporary tattoos have made considerable strides in making their offerings more similar to permanent... [More] Oyster Repurposed Repurposing oyster shells has implications in everything from fashion to alcohol Trend - The repurposing of oyster shells is a growing industry as categories related to agriculture, fashion, and even alcohol look towards environmentally friendly production. The diversity of the... [More] Giftable Cannabis Cannabis brands offer giftable products for special occasions Trend - Cannabis brands are entering the business of gifting by offering specially curated products that serve as presents for various occasions. Whether seasonal or for special occasions, these... [More] Aesthetic Eco Wearable purification or pollution-detecting items feature fashion-forward designs Trend - Wearable purification or pollution-detecting items are now being created with aesthetics in mind. Whether in the form of clothing or masks, these products focus on both function and on... [More] Hot This Week 1. Food-Steaming Lunchboxes The 'Heatbox' Self-Heating Lunchbox Keeps Foods Tasting Fresh 2. Meme-Inspired Holiday Apparel The 'Woman Yelling at a Cat' Sweater Celebrates Internet Culture 3. Digital Media-Made Flip Books The 'Boomerang Box' Turns Content into a Mechanical Piece of Artwork 4. Donut Brand Holiday Merch The Dunkin' Shop is Filled with All-new Holiday Merchandise 5. Storage Container Pop-Up Shops TuppSoho in NYC is Tupperware's First-Ever Brand Store 6. Magnetic Flatpack Flatware The Full Windsor 'Magware' Magnetic Flatware is Highly Portable 7. Multipurpose Childhood Balance Boards The Kinderfeets Wooden Balance Board Serves a Number of Uses 8. Mountable Magnetic Power Banks The 'Maco Power' Wireless Charger Simplifies Power Access 9. Buoyant Water-Walking Systems The 'Walkonthewater' Aquatic Accessory Keeps Users Upright Learn How 500 of the World's Top Innovators Rely on TrendHunter TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. We use our global community of millions, extensive trend database, in-house AI and skilled team of Researchers and Futurists to unearth opportunities, ignite innovation, and create the future. Visit Trend Hunter | Latest Trends | About Us | Submit a Trend | Contact Us

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Ditching the reading logs. Plus: supporting students with dysgraphia

Ditching the Reading Logs; Supporting Students With Dysgraphia; 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class |

View Online November 20, 2019 Credit: Jim West / Alamy Stock Photo Ditching the Reading Logs Tracking minutes wasn't helping her students, so a teacher asked them to instead discuss their reading every day, making it a social activity. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Supporting Students With Dysgraphia While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition. Credit: FatCamera / iStock 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class Middle school is a distinct phase, and a school counselor has ideas for how teachers can draw out their students' best work. Credit: Bob Daemmrich / Alamy Stock Photo Using Culturally Responsive Lessons to Boost Engagement Identifying students' likes and interests and connecting them to course content is a good way to get students motivated to learn. Credit: David Grossman / Alamy Stock Photo Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning. Don't Miss How Sesame Street's Muppets Became Revolutionaries Responding Calmly to Upset Parents How to Increase Participation by Asking Better Questions What Does the Research Say About Testing? 11 Questions You'll Be Asked at a Teaching Interview 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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