In a country known better for its love of football than of fútbol, the 2014 World Cup has been a ratings smash. And although Team USA’s run may have come to an end yesterday, many are hailing this World Cup as a big win for US soccer. The first three US games against Ghana, Portugal and Germany have become the top three most-viewed soccer matches in US history. The stats are … [Lee más...] about Educating the Mundial-enials: What do soccer trends mean for education in a “new America?”
Improving Performace in School
Is It Time to Throw Out the Textbooks?
As mentioned in my blog from October 19, 2011 regarding overcoming boredom and challenging assumptions, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is one approach with positive results in engaging students in the learning process, increasing motivation and improving performance in school. For students in such programs, going to school means working on real world problems, such as … [Lee más...] about Is It Time to Throw Out the Textbooks?
