https://www.bbva.com/en/ NEWS BBVA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:56:58 +0200 en-US hourly 1 https://www.bbva.com/en/es/learning-together-reaches-a-new-milestone-500-million-views-in-just-18-months/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 01:10:25 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=677553 https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-we-need-brave-boys-and-girls-gever-tulley/ Fri, 03 May 2019 05:29:23 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=637105 According to Gever Tulley, founder of Brightworks School and Tinkering School, two educational initiatives based on learning through experimentation, controlled risk can be a powerful educational tool. This educator firmly believes that education needs to free itself from parental over-protection. “We need brave boys and girls, who are prepared to confront the challenges of the world to come.” The message for fearful parents is clear: “Don’t let your fear be the only thing that interferes with your child’s autonomy.”]]> According to Gever Tulley, founder of Brightworks School and Tinkering School, two educational initiatives based on learning through experimentation, controlled risk can be a powerful educational tool. This educator firmly believes that education needs to free itself from parental over-protection. “We need brave boys and girls, who are prepared to confront the challenges of the world to come.” The message for fearful parents is clear: “Don’t let your fear be the only thing that interferes with your child’s autonomy.”]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/global-money-week-and-european-money-week-teaching-finance-with-games-and-contests/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 01:03:56 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=630115 Global Money Week (March 25-31) and European Money Week (March 25-29).]]> Global Money Week (March 25-31) and European Money Week (March 25-29).]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-whos-worth-more-neymar-or-a-teacher-and-other-philosophical-questions-michael-sandel/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:23:24 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=609444 Michael Sandel is the Professor of Government at Harvard University and one of the most highly regarded and well-known philosophers in the world, his classes at Harvard are wildly popular and always fully packed. Last October he received the 2018 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences because, according to the jury, he has “managed to transmit his dialogic, deliberative approach to debate to a global audience.” Sandel believes that faith in debate has been lost, which is one of the reasons why public discourse in democratic societies worldwide seems so empty. He explains: “We are afraid to talk with our co-citizens about big questions such as justice, what it means to be a citizen, and the common good because we are afraid we won’t agree,”.]]> Michael Sandel is the Professor of Government at Harvard University and one of the most highly regarded and well-known philosophers in the world, his classes at Harvard are wildly popular and always fully packed. Last October he received the 2018 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences because, according to the jury, he has “managed to transmit his dialogic, deliberative approach to debate to a global audience.” Sandel believes that faith in debate has been lost, which is one of the reasons why public discourse in democratic societies worldwide seems so empty. He explains: “We are afraid to talk with our co-citizens about big questions such as justice, what it means to be a citizen, and the common good because we are afraid we won’t agree,”.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-artificial-intelligence-will-reveal-our-true-value-as-humans-ranga-yogeshwar/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:22:26 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=604623 Ranga Yogeshwar is one of the most popular scientists in Germany, a board member of several research institutions and founder of several scientific initiatives. He is a frequent star on German television and radio, where he has hosted numerous shows and debates. In his most recent book called “Next Exit: The Future” he analyzes how science and technology will transform our lives. Ranga Yogeshwar travels the world giving lectures on the challenges posed by innovations and how they are changing societies.]]> Ranga Yogeshwar is one of the most popular scientists in Germany, a board member of several research institutions and founder of several scientific initiatives. He is a frequent star on German television and radio, where he has hosted numerous shows and debates. In his most recent book called “Next Exit: The Future” he analyzes how science and technology will transform our lives. Ranga Yogeshwar travels the world giving lectures on the challenges posed by innovations and how they are changing societies.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-do-all-young-people-need-a-university-education-tony-wagner/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:59:15 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=604577 Tony Wagner is one of the most renowned experts working in education around the world. A high school teacher in the U.S. for more than a decade, he currently works at the Harvard Innovation Lab. For years he has advocated for a new approach to education. In fact, he is on the board of several educational institutions and public organizations. Wagner contends that the current educational model needs to change so that young people can build an assured future focused around what they want and what jobs are likely to exist. He argues that the role of schools needs to be reexamined, given that knowledge is now found everywhere, not just in the classroom, and consequently, educational roles are changing.]]> Tony Wagner is one of the most renowned experts working in education around the world. A high school teacher in the U.S. for more than a decade, he currently works at the Harvard Innovation Lab. For years he has advocated for a new approach to education. In fact, he is on the board of several educational institutions and public organizations. Wagner contends that the current educational model needs to change so that young people can build an assured future focused around what they want and what jobs are likely to exist. He argues that the role of schools needs to be reexamined, given that knowledge is now found everywhere, not just in the classroom, and consequently, educational roles are changing.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-your-child-and-you-in-the-digital-age-elizabeth-kilbey/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:08:35 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=603394 Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey is a leading clinical psychologist and collaborates as child psychologist with British Channel 4's "The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds," an educational TV research experiment that glimpses into how children behave when grown-ups are not around. She is the author of “Unplugged Parenting,” a book that has helped hundreds of parents address key issues during the early years of their children’s development, especially related to the time they spend in front of screens. In her book, Kilbey offers tangible, practical advice to parents about how to unplug their children from devices so their online time doesn't become a problem.

]]> Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey is a leading clinical psychologist and collaborates as child psychologist with British Channel 4's "The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds," an educational TV research experiment that glimpses into how children behave when grown-ups are not around. She is the author of “Unplugged Parenting,” a book that has helped hundreds of parents address key issues during the early years of their children’s development, especially related to the time they spend in front of screens. In her book, Kilbey offers tangible, practical advice to parents about how to unplug their children from devices so their online time doesn't become a problem.

]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-breaking-the-myths-about-teenagers-daniel-j-siegel/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:23:15 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=600042 Daniel J. Siegel is a medical doctor, professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. With a positive vision, Siegel argues that adolescence is a very special time, emotions are sparked, social connections made, and searches start for what's new and creative essence: “Adolescents have passion, a feeling that everything matters. They have a deep capacity for collaboration between themselves, and the strength to try new things," he says.]]> Daniel J. Siegel is a medical doctor, professor of clinical psychiatry at the University of California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. With a positive vision, Siegel argues that adolescence is a very special time, emotions are sparked, social connections made, and searches start for what's new and creative essence: “Adolescents have passion, a feeling that everything matters. They have a deep capacity for collaboration between themselves, and the strength to try new things," he says.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-strategies-for-being-a-better-learner-barbara-oakley/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:10:51 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=599230 Barbara Oakley is an engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester and is a Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar in Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. She is director of the course 'Learning to learn' offered by Coursera, the largest online course in the world. Oakley is one of the international pioneers in the area of neuroeducation and winner of numerous teaching awards, such as the Chester F. Carlson Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. Oakley invites us to leave our comfort zone in order to develop new skills and work flexibly: "A quality that will help us to adapt to an ever-changing world," she says.]]> Barbara Oakley is an engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester and is a Ramón y Cajal Distinguished Scholar in Global Digital Learning at McMaster University. She is director of the course 'Learning to learn' offered by Coursera, the largest online course in the world. Oakley is one of the international pioneers in the area of neuroeducation and winner of numerous teaching awards, such as the Chester F. Carlson Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. Oakley invites us to leave our comfort zone in order to develop new skills and work flexibly: "A quality that will help us to adapt to an ever-changing world," she says.]]> https://www.bbva.com/en/podcast-what-it-takes-to-be-a-good-teacher-ken-robinson/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:23:47 +0000 https://www.bbva.com/?p=599763 educator, writer and communicator, is a world leader in pedagogy. Robinson believes a profound transformation of the current education system is needed and maintains that the role of teachers is decisive. He argues that "It’s difficult to overstate the importance of teachers in your life" and adds: "It is a multi-faceted profession, one of the most demanding jobs a person can have." As opposed to examinations and subject hierarchies, he defends creativity as one of the most important skills that schools should nurture: "It’s the essence of what it means to be human.” he states.]]> educator, writer and communicator, is a world leader in pedagogy. Robinson believes a profound transformation of the current education system is needed and maintains that the role of teachers is decisive. He argues that "It’s difficult to overstate the importance of teachers in your life" and adds: "It is a multi-faceted profession, one of the most demanding jobs a person can have." As opposed to examinations and subject hierarchies, he defends creativity as one of the most important skills that schools should nurture: "It’s the essence of what it means to be human.” he states.]]>