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How to Overcome a Lack of Empathy in an Era of Artificial Empathy

In a world of rapid technological advancements, the concept of empathy, particularly its artificial counterpart, has sparked a complex debate. The emergence of ‘artificial empathy’ (AE)—the ability of AI systems to recognize and respond to human emotions—promises revolutionary changes in various sectors, from customer service to healthcare. However, how will artificial empathy actually impact human …

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Teaching Climate Change with Empathy

Climate change is a global problem that transcends national borders, causing events like extreme weather, rising sea levels, food shortages, water scarcity, and the loss of wildlife all around the world. Teaching climate change in the classroom is crucial, as it helps students understand these challenges, use critical thinking to make informed decisions about their …

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Practicing Self-Empathy During a Crisis

News of traumatic global events, such as war, natural disasters, and gun violence, is never far from our screens or minds today. Watching these events, we might experience feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, and so many other complex emotions. To counter these feelings and practice self-empathy during a crisis, we can pause and ask …

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Developing Inclusive Classroom Practices During World Kindness Month

A commitment to developing an inclusive classroom takes more than a single day of curriculum. To build inclusive empathy-related skills, you and your students should make a practice of daily bite-sized activities during short classroom breaks or more involved activities weekly or monthly when you have more time during the day that build the skills …

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Are You the Kindest Classroom in the USA? Celebrate World Kindness Day in Your Classroom with Empatico!

To celebrate World Kindness Day, the Empatico team has partnered with Frontline Impact Project to find the kindest classroom in the USA! What is World Kindness Day, and why do we celebrate it? World Kindness Day, observed annually on November 13th, is a global celebration of kindness and compassion. It inspires us to treat each …

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How to Navigate Stressful World Events in the Classroom

We’ve seen a lot of conversations recently centered around the question: “When stressful events happen, what can we do for those around us?” At the same time, many educators in our community have come to us asking: “How can I help my students navigate stressful world events in the classroom?” At Empatico, we keep coming …

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Build empathy and collaboration into your classroom

This blog was originally published on the Book Creator website on August 17, 2023. We’ve always been huge proponents of global collaboration. Book Creator has been used by classrooms across the world to build a deeper appreciation of other cultures. Here are some great examples from the last 10 years! Whilst we’ve been able to …

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Creating An Inclusive Classroom Community

It sounds crazy, but current research shows that students’ academic achievements improve when social-emotional learning practices are infused throughout the school day. For example, when educators cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom environment, in which all students feel a sense of belonging and appreciation, this leads to positive outcomes around their motivation, self-efficacy, and engagement. …

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How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Kids?

One of the most quintessential questions as schools and families are coming out of the pandemic: How much is too much screen time? During the remote learning phases, it was clear that if teaching and learning could happen on computers, then that was a productive way to spend instructional time. But now that kids are …

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Five Mindfulness Activities For Students in the Classroom

Teaching mindfulness to energetic students can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort. Studies show that the earlier students learn to manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions, the better off they will be. Mindfulness benefits children in many ways, including increased self-awareness and emotional regulation, which helps them build stronger relationships and greater resilience. Teaching …

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