\ud83d\udcbb Highlights on Twin<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.40.37.png\")
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\ud83c\udf1f A New Favourite in the Quizzes Tab!<\/strong><\/p>\n
There\u2019s a new addition to one of the most loved areas of the Twin platform: the Quizzes tab! Alongside Multiplayer Mode, you\u2019ll now find Class View\u2014a feature that lets you run quizzes directly on your smartboard and present each question live to your students. Make your lessons more engaging, competitive, and fun!\u00a0<\/span>
Try Now ><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-20.12.36.png\")
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Content of the Week: Sound Sensors in Forests<\/strong>
What can a forest tell us\u2014if we know how to listen? In this video, students will discover how zoologists use sound sensors to study animal behavior, explore sound waves, and unlock hidden patterns in nature. A perfect blend of biology, physics, and curiosity!<\/span>
Explore Now ><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.40.45.png\")
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Simulation Lab:\u00a0<\/strong>Greenhouse Effect\u00a0\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\nWhy is our planet getting warmer? In this interactive simulation, students explore how greenhouse gases trap heat and impact Earth\u2019s climate. Let your class investigate, test, and reflect on real-world sustainability through science in action.<\/p>\n
Try Now ><\/a><\/p>\nChallenge of the Week:\u00a0<\/strong>Plant a Tree\u00a0\ud83c\udf31<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.40.50.png\")
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Inspired by Sebasti\u00e3o Salgado\u2014who helped turn barren land into a thriving forest\u2014your students are invited to plant one small tree and witness how change begins. This week, assign your class a mission: plant a tree, take a photo, and leave a mark of hope for the future.<\/p>\n
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PS:\u00a0For those curious about the full story, we recommend the film\u00a0<\/em>The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind<\/em>!<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.40.55.png\")
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Copy & Paste this Prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2018Imagine you’re a 3rd grade classroom teacher. Design a 20-minute role-playing activity that helps students practice empathy and cooperation. The game should be simple, fun, and engaging for young learners. Include clear roles, a relatable scenario (like a classroom, playground, or neighbourhood), and specific actions students can take to show empathy and work together. Make sure every child has a chance to participate and reflect briefly at the end.’<\/p>\n
Try AI Assistant Now ><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.00.png\")
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7 Students, 7 Bikes, and Twin STEM Kits on the Road<\/strong><\/p>\nThis summer, seven Stanford students will bike across the U.S. from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.\u2014carrying more than just backpacks. With Twin STEM kits, their mission is to spread STEM for Sustainability and make hands-on learning accessible to every child they meet. Stay tuned for more updates on this journey!<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.05.png\")
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Behind the Scenes: Social Impact to Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the TRUK Accelerator London Chapter Launch, Twin CEO Asude Alt\u0131nta\u015f G\u00fcray shared her experience advancing holistic STEM education through award-winning social innovation. Drawing from her journey, she highlighted how technology and education can empower underserved communities and drive long-term impact. In a room filled with purpose-driven founders, Twin\u2019s mission stood out as a powerful example of how learning can become a force for equity and sustainability.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/h2>\n\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb From the Twin Teacher Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.10-1.png\")
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Those Who Know Twin, Teach It to Others!<\/strong><\/p>\nOur teachers Bahar \u00d6zhan Tan and \u00d6zlem Gen\u00e7 Mutlu have launched a peer learning movement that\u2019s reaching beyond their own schools! With the help of middle and high school volunteers who know how to use Twin STEM kits, they\u2019re now running workshops in five more schools across their district.<\/p>\n
Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\nPS:\u00a0Our teacher Bahar has a movie recommendation just for you!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nFrom the Teacher\u2019s Shelf:<\/strong>\u00a0Big Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.15-1.png\")
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Our teacher Asl\u0131 G\u00f6kg\u00f6z recommends Big Friends by Linda Sarah\u2014a heartfelt story that gently explores whether there’s room for a third person in a two-person friendship. It\u2019s a perfect P4C resource to spark thoughtful discussions on emotions like jealousy, as well as imagination and collaboration. The story also shows how cardboard boxes become whole worlds through creativity\u2014just like students can with Twin modules and a little imagination!<\/span>
Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\nEducators\u2019 Watch Pick:\u00a0Tuesdays with Morrie<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.22-1.png\")
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Recommended by our teacher Bahar \u00d6zhan Tan, Tuesdays with Morrie is a heartfelt story where a retired professor and his former student reconnect to rediscover what truly matters in life. A gentle reminder that even beyond the classroom, teachers continue to shape lives.<\/p>\n
Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/h2>\n\ud83d\udce3 Key Headlines for Educators<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.28-1.png\")
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\ud83c\udfaf\u00a0 Early Insight, Smarter Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\nNew research from Stanford HAI shows that just 2 to 5 hours of learning data can help predict whether a student will struggle or excel in future assessments. This means teachers can intervene earlier, tailor instruction more effectively, and support students before challenges turn into learning gaps.<\/p>\n
Read More ><\/a><\/p>\nSustainability Spotlight:\u00a0<\/strong>Early Holiday, More Fans \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.33-1.png\")
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Soaring temperatures in the Philippines forced millions of students out of school last year. Now, schools are shifting schedules, shortening lessons, and adding fans and water stations to keep learning going\u2014even in extreme heat. This is what climate adaptation looks like in classrooms with limited resources, led by teachers determined to protect learning and wellbeing.<\/span>
Read More ><\/a><\/p>\nWhere Roots Remember and Trees Return<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-19.41.40.png\")
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When renowned photographer Sebasti\u00e3o Salgado returned to his childhood farm, he found not the rainforest of his memories\u2014but a barren land. Together with his wife L\u00e9lia, he began reforesting the land, planting nearly 3 million trees and founding Instituto Terra. Today, the reserve is not only a flourishing forest, but also a space for environmental education\u2014where local children, called Terrinhas, learn about water cycles, recycling, and the power of restoration.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nContent of the Week: Sound Sensors in Forests<\/strong> Simulation Lab:\u00a0<\/strong>Greenhouse Effect\u00a0\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n Why is our planet getting warmer? In this interactive simulation, students explore how greenhouse gases trap heat and impact Earth\u2019s climate. Let your class investigate, test, and reflect on real-world sustainability through science in action.<\/p>\n Try Now ><\/a><\/p>\n Challenge of the Week:\u00a0<\/strong>Plant a Tree\u00a0\ud83c\udf31<\/strong><\/p>\n Inspired by Sebasti\u00e3o Salgado\u2014who helped turn barren land into a thriving forest\u2014your students are invited to plant one small tree and witness how change begins. This week, assign your class a mission: plant a tree, take a photo, and leave a mark of hope for the future.<\/p>\n Try Now ><\/a> Copy & Paste this Prompt<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Imagine you’re a 3rd grade classroom teacher. Design a 20-minute role-playing activity that helps students practice empathy and cooperation. The game should be simple, fun, and engaging for young learners. Include clear roles, a relatable scenario (like a classroom, playground, or neighbourhood), and specific actions students can take to show empathy and work together. Make sure every child has a chance to participate and reflect briefly at the end.’<\/p>\n Try AI Assistant Now ><\/a><\/p>\n 7 Students, 7 Bikes, and Twin STEM Kits on the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n This summer, seven Stanford students will bike across the U.S. from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.\u2014carrying more than just backpacks. With Twin STEM kits, their mission is to spread STEM for Sustainability and make hands-on learning accessible to every child they meet. Stay tuned for more updates on this journey!<\/span><\/p>\n Behind the Scenes: Social Impact to Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n At the TRUK Accelerator London Chapter Launch, Twin CEO Asude Alt\u0131nta\u015f G\u00fcray shared her experience advancing holistic STEM education through award-winning social innovation. Drawing from her journey, she highlighted how technology and education can empower underserved communities and drive long-term impact. In a room filled with purpose-driven founders, Twin\u2019s mission stood out as a powerful example of how learning can become a force for equity and sustainability.<\/p>\n Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n Those Who Know Twin, Teach It to Others!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our teachers Bahar \u00d6zhan Tan and \u00d6zlem Gen\u00e7 Mutlu have launched a peer learning movement that\u2019s reaching beyond their own schools! With the help of middle and high school volunteers who know how to use Twin STEM kits, they\u2019re now running workshops in five more schools across their district.<\/p>\n Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\n PS:\u00a0Our teacher Bahar has a movie recommendation just for you!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n From the Teacher\u2019s Shelf:<\/strong>\u00a0Big Friends<\/strong><\/p>\n Our teacher Asl\u0131 G\u00f6kg\u00f6z recommends Big Friends by Linda Sarah\u2014a heartfelt story that gently explores whether there’s room for a third person in a two-person friendship. It\u2019s a perfect P4C resource to spark thoughtful discussions on emotions like jealousy, as well as imagination and collaboration. The story also shows how cardboard boxes become whole worlds through creativity\u2014just like students can with Twin modules and a little imagination!<\/span> Educators\u2019 Watch Pick:\u00a0Tuesdays with Morrie<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by our teacher Bahar \u00d6zhan Tan, Tuesdays with Morrie is a heartfelt story where a retired professor and his former student reconnect to rediscover what truly matters in life. A gentle reminder that even beyond the classroom, teachers continue to shape lives.<\/p>\n Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfaf\u00a0 Early Insight, Smarter Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n New research from Stanford HAI shows that just 2 to 5 hours of learning data can help predict whether a student will struggle or excel in future assessments. This means teachers can intervene earlier, tailor instruction more effectively, and support students before challenges turn into learning gaps.<\/p>\n Read More ><\/a><\/p>\n Sustainability Spotlight:\u00a0<\/strong>Early Holiday, More Fans \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n Soaring temperatures in the Philippines forced millions of students out of school last year. Now, schools are shifting schedules, shortening lessons, and adding fans and water stations to keep learning going\u2014even in extreme heat. This is what climate adaptation looks like in classrooms with limited resources, led by teachers determined to protect learning and wellbeing.<\/span> Where Roots Remember and Trees Return<\/strong><\/p>\n When renowned photographer Sebasti\u00e3o Salgado returned to his childhood farm, he found not the rainforest of his memories\u2014but a barren land. Together with his wife L\u00e9lia, he began reforesting the land, planting nearly 3 million trees and founding Instituto Terra. Today, the reserve is not only a flourishing forest, but also a space for environmental education\u2014where local children, called Terrinhas, learn about water cycles, recycling, and the power of restoration.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a new addition to one of the most loved areas of the Twin platform: the Quizzes tab! Alongside Multiplayer Mode, you\u2019ll now find Class View\u2014a feature that lets you run quizzes directly on your smartboard and present each question live to your students. Make your lessons more engaging, competitive, and fun!\u00a0<\/span>
Try Now ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What can a forest tell us\u2014if we know how to listen? In this video, students will discover how zoologists use sound sensors to study animal behavior, explore sound waves, and unlock hidden patterns in nature. A perfect blend of biology, physics, and curiosity!<\/span>
Explore Now ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
PS:\u00a0For those curious about the full story, we recommend the film\u00a0<\/em>The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind<\/em>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb From the Twin Teacher Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Join Twin Educator Community ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udce3 Key Headlines for Educators<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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