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PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning - Podcast

PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning

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PBL Simplified for Administrators
Helping School Leaders Launch Their PBL Vision

Project Based Learning (PBL) isn’t just for classrooms—it’s a transformative school-wide approach that starts with leadership. Hosted by Ryan Steuer, founder of Magnify Learning, this podcast is designed exclusively for school administrators, principals, and district leaders who are ready to implement and sustain PBL in their schools.

Each episode breaks down real-world leadership strategies to help you build a thriving PBL culture, from crafting a clear vision to supporting teachers and engaging your community. Tune in for solo episodes with Ryan packed with actionable insights, as well as guest interviews with top educational leaders who share their challenges, wins, and best practices in making PBL a success.

If you're ready to shift from traditional instruction to authentic, learner-driven education, this is the podcast for you.

🎧 Subscribe now and start leading the PBL movement in your school!

Courses Self-Improvement Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
238
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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End of Year Reflection | E159

End of Year Reflection | E159

 Reflection is a great way to give students voice and choice. Without it, you cannot get better. This is why reflection is so important for good PBL. In this episode, you’ll discover actionable tips …

00:18:20  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
No More Teacher Turnover - How to Keep Your Staff Coming Back Year after Year | E158

No More Teacher Turnover - How to Keep Your Staff Coming Back Year after Year | E158

 How do you get your staff to stay and buy into your vision? What if you had a year with no new hires because everybody was engaged?

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Kelly Renie…

00:40:02  |   Wed 29 Nov 2023
How to Keep up Your Energy in the Classroom - Grace Stevens | E157

How to Keep up Your Energy in the Classroom - Grace Stevens | E157

 “Your energy teaches more than your lesson plan.” That is one of Grace Stevens’s mantras. Your mindset matters and in this episode, she gives you some tips and advice on the topic.

In this episode o…

00:44:48  |   Wed 22 Nov 2023
Make and Keep Deep Partnerships | E156

Make and Keep Deep Partnerships | E156

 Making deep and effective partnerships is essential for starting the PBL Movement in your school, but how? In this episode, Ryan shares how to protect your current deep partnerships and gives you so…

00:13:56  |   Wed 15 Nov 2023
PBL Learner to PBL Facilitator - Hope Alexander | E155

PBL Learner to PBL Facilitator - Hope Alexander | E155

 What if your students were so inspired by Project-Based Learning that one day they wanted to teach it themselves? What if your culture was so magnetic they just had to come back and teach?

Today on …

00:27:04  |   Wed 08 Nov 2023
Gen Z Needs Employability Skills | E154

Gen Z Needs Employability Skills | E154

 A lot of Gen Zer’s are struggling in the workforce, and PBL can fix it. Not only does PBL prepare learners for the real world, but by having these employability skills their resumes go right to the …

00:12:04  |   Wed 01 Nov 2023
PBL Leadership - Karis Horton - Social Media Expert | E153

PBL Leadership - Karis Horton - Social Media Expert | E153

 How do you handle social media for your school? What if you get it wrong? You need to let the world know about the great things your school is doing and today we show you how.

In this episode of the…

00:30:44  |   Wed 25 Oct 2023
PBL Leadership Guest - Cowboy Philosopher - National Thank-you letter Day | E152

PBL Leadership Guest - Cowboy Philosopher - National Thank-you letter Day | E152

 How do you get students to be engaged and bought-in to the work? How do you make learning fun? If kids aren’t engaged, they likely are not learning and living to their full potential. 

This is why w…

00:38:18  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
PBL Showcase - PBL in High School English | E151

PBL Showcase - PBL in High School English | E151

 How does Project Based Learning fit into high school English? Does it seem like a hurdle or a highlight? How do you make a project engaging enough for all of your learners?

In this episode of the PB…

00:34:03  |   Wed 11 Oct 2023
PBL Showcase - How to Create an Incredible Culture for Your School (Cynthia Bruno - Principal)- | E150

PBL Showcase - How to Create an Incredible Culture for Your School (Cynthia Bruno - Principal)- | E150

 Your PBL Culture is vital for Project Based Learning to flourish in your school. Cynthia Bruno has established an incredible culture that has united her staff and transformed the school.

Cynthia is …

00:30:18  |   Wed 04 Oct 2023
Inspire Students and Staff - Motivational Speaker - Brad Hurtig | E149

Inspire Students and Staff - Motivational Speaker - Brad Hurtig | E149

 Brad Hurtig has a story for you and for your students that you need to hear. Get a sneak peak of his inspiration story in this episode. His message of 'Find a Way' will inspire the students and staf…

00:35:44  |   Wed 27 Sep 2023
*Bonus* PBL Showcase - PBL in High School Biology | E148

*Bonus* PBL Showcase - PBL in High School Biology | E148

 How do you relate high school biology to the real world? Can you still successfully teach your course while maintaining an authentic Project Based Learning Unit?

In this episode of the PBL Simplifie…

00:42:29  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
PBL Showcase - What Happens When You Are The Only One Doing PBL in Your Building | E147

PBL Showcase - What Happens When You Are The Only One Doing PBL in Your Building | E147

 What happens when you are a PBLer and you end up in a traditional teaching environment? What happens when you are the only Project Based Learning teacher in your building?

In this PBL Showcase episo…

00:33:17  |   Wed 13 Sep 2023
PBL Guest - Why Great Leaders Have a Coach - Beth Napleton | E146

PBL Guest - Why Great Leaders Have a Coach - Beth Napleton | E146

 Do you need a coach? Yes you do. You know that you do. But how do you get a coach that will actually help and move you forward? If you invest in a coach for the leader, then everyone else down the l…

00:37:44  |   Wed 06 Sep 2023
PBL Guest - Continual Change Process - Michael McDowell | E145

PBL Guest - Continual Change Process - Michael McDowell | E145

 How do you lead your school, but remain a humble leader? How do you create a continual improvement process for your building? If you do not purposefully improve, then you will not improve and your t…

00:45:18  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
*Bonus* PBL Showcase -Elementary PBL from Start to Finish - Cassie Alpine | E144

*Bonus* PBL Showcase -Elementary PBL from Start to Finish - Cassie Alpine | E144

 How do you tie standards to your Project Based Learning Unit? Does third grade and PBL seem like a hurdle or a highlight?

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Cassie Alpine, a thir…

00:27:14  |   Wed 23 Aug 2023
PBL Showcase - Hitting Standards With PBL | E143

PBL Showcase - Hitting Standards With PBL | E143

 Does Project Based Learning and standards seem like a hurdle? Can you really hit all of your benchmarks while maintaining an authentic unit?

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Jo…

00:43:04  |   Wed 16 Aug 2023
PBL Showcase - Authentic PBL In Elementary - Dixie Elementary | E142

PBL Showcase - Authentic PBL In Elementary - Dixie Elementary | E142

 How can you include other teachers in your Project Based Learning Unit? Today, we have Dixie Elementary teachers here to share their PBL Unit that involved the whole second grade team of teachers.

I…

00:30:43  |   Wed 09 Aug 2023
PBL School Visits - Surprise Offering! | Bonus Episode

PBL School Visits - Surprise Offering! | Bonus Episode

 You need to find a place of inspiration to either change your or solidify your mindset, and with school visits, you get to see high quality PBL in action. Your staff needs to experience another scho…

00:14:48  |   Mon 07 Aug 2023
PBL Showcase - PBL in English | E141

PBL Showcase - PBL in English | E141

 How do you do Project Based Learning in High School English? Can you still be creative and get an authentic unit while addressing standards?

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Ke…

00:32:46  |   Wed 02 Aug 2023
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