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El método de un profesor mexicano para enseñar física a sus alumnos con “One Piece”
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español
Una tarde de julio de 2024, Oliver Castro abrió su cuenta de TikTok y advirtió un aumento inusual de “likes” y comentarios en distintos idiomas. Al principio se sorprendió e incluso pensó que podía tratarse de bots, pero no era así.
Las fotografías que previ...
Key takeaway Las fotografías que previamente había compartido de sus pizarrones, en los que explicaba física a sus alumnos con dibujos de “One Piece”, se volvieron virales.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The creative approach of Oliver Castro, a Mexican professor, to teach physics using "One Piece" has gone viral, but it also resonates with the challenges faced by students in El Paso . The city's own struggles with educational disparities and access to quality instruction make Castro's methods particularly noteworthy. As a community that values innovative teaching and learning, El Paso can draw inspiration from Castro's use of engaging visuals and storytelling to break down complex concepts. Moreover, the fact that Castro's approach was motivated by the educational gaps he observed in his own region highlights the need for similar initiatives in El Paso, where students from diverse backgrounds may benefit from non-traditional teaching methods. By embracing such creative approaches, local educators can help make subjects like physics more accessible and enjoyable for their students, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and effective education system in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Por Karen Esquivel, CNN en Español
Una tarde de julio de 2024, Oliver Castro abrió su cuenta de TikTok y advirtió un aumento inusual de “likes” y comentarios en distintos idiomas. Al principio se sorprendió e incluso pensó que podía tratarse de bots, pero no era así.
Las fotografías que previ...
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