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PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning - Podcast

PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning

WHAT: PBL Podcast for School Administrators
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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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PBL Guest - Lead Leaders Well - Vamsi - Leadership Coach | E140

PBL Guest - Lead Leaders Well - Vamsi - Leadership Coach | E140

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Vamsi from Make More Leaders. Vamsi is a leadership coach and offers many insights and leadership tips you can apply in your school. His why is…

00:31:03  |   Wed 26 Jul 2023
PBL Showcase - Authenticity in Elementary - Cassandra Metcalf | E139

PBL Showcase - Authenticity in Elementary - Cassandra Metcalf | E139

 Can you really do Project Based Learning in First Grade? How do you keep things authentic while still hitting your standards?

 

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

00:26:24  |   Wed 19 Jul 2023
PBL Showcase - Deep Community Partnerships - Andrew Larson | E138

PBL Showcase - Deep Community Partnerships - Andrew Larson | E138

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Andrew Larson from CSA New Tech in Columbus, Indiana here to give us the rundown on his Project Based Learning unit. Andrew is a veteran PBLer …

00:38:37  |   Wed 12 Jul 2023
PBL Guest - Fight the Loneliness of Leadership - Andre Thomas | E137

PBL Guest - Fight the Loneliness of Leadership - Andre Thomas | E137

 How do you handle the ‘Loneliness of Leadership’? How do you still thrive as a leader, even when you don’t have much support or trust from your team?

In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, w…

00:41:43  |   Wed 05 Jul 2023
PBL Guest - What to Say When a Staff Member has Cancer - Kim Hamer | E136

PBL Guest - What to Say When a Staff Member has Cancer - Kim Hamer | E136

 How do you address your staff when they or someone they love has an unexpected diagnosis? How do you handle crisis situations with your staff? You are the leader, so your staff looks to you for guid…

00:40:12  |   Wed 28 Jun 2023
PBL Leadership - Voice and Choice | E135

PBL Leadership - Voice and Choice | E135

 This is the final episode in our four part leadership series on How Do You Get People to Ooch Into PBL? If you’re a leader who wants to move into Project Based Learning  but you are not sure where t…

00:31:36  |   Wed 21 Jun 2023
PBL Showcase - Secondary Science Culture- Michelle Mesa | E134

PBL Showcase - Secondary Science Culture- Michelle Mesa | E134

 Today on the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Michelle Mesa from Babcock Ranch Neighborhood Schools here to walk us through several of her Project Based Learning units. Michelle currently teaches hig…

00:32:02  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
PBL Leadership - Real World Problem Solving | E133

PBL Leadership - Real World Problem Solving | E133

 This is the third episode in our four part series on moving Project Based Learning into your school. Today, Ryan talks about Real World Problem solving and how that engages learners who are not norm…

00:34:04  |   Wed 07 Jun 2023
PBL Guest - Powerful Leadership Words - Terre Short | E132

PBL Guest - Powerful Leadership Words - Terre Short | E132

 What if you could channel your thoughts to help you build momentum for your vision? Could the thing that is holding you back, be you? Terre Short shows us how to harness the power of your thoughts a…

00:30:27  |   Wed 31 May 2023
PBL Showcase - National Award - PBL Elementary Classroom - Brittany Tinkler | E131

PBL Showcase - National Award - PBL Elementary Classroom - Brittany Tinkler | E131

 You are in for a real treat in this PBL Showcase episode because we have Brittany Tinkler from Perry Township School with us today. Brittany is a rockstar PBL Teacher and recent recipient of the pre…

00:35:22  |   Wed 24 May 2023
PBL Leadership - Building a PBL Culture | E130

PBL Leadership - Building a PBL Culture | E130

 This is the second part of our four-part series on moving Project Based Learning into your school. Today, Ryan talks about building a Project Based Learning culture in your school to sustain PBL. He…

00:28:31  |   Wed 17 May 2023
PBL Showcase - How Do You Handle Good Succession Planning? | E129

PBL Showcase - How Do You Handle Good Succession Planning? | E129

 How do you handle good succession planning? In this episode, Jennifer Cox and Josh Rhodes talk all about school leadership, including their successful succession plan, school building, management, a…

00:55:13  |   Wed 10 May 2023
PBL Leadership - Ooch Into PBL | E128

PBL Leadership - Ooch Into PBL | E128

 This main episode is the first in a four part series. This first part is about why you should ooch into Project Based Learning. This idea of ooching comes from the Heath Brothers and is when you mak…

00:32:06  |   Wed 03 May 2023
PBL Guest - Lead with the 3 Cs - Competent, Character, Chemistry - Jeff McManus | E127

PBL Guest - Lead with the 3 Cs - Competent, Character, Chemistry - Jeff McManus | E127

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Jeff McManus from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Jeff is the Landscape Leader there, as well as a nationally recognized speaker and …

00:36:41  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
PBL Leadership - Unstoppable | E126

PBL Leadership - Unstoppable | E126

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, Ryan answers the Need to Know “What is the research behind Project Based Learning? The research is out there! You can go back to past PBL Simplified ep…

00:19:38  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
PBL Showcase - How Do You Find And Use Community Partners? | E125

PBL Showcase - How Do You Find And Use Community Partners? | E125

 Are you looking for high quality Project Based Learning examples to share with your staff? If yes, then you have found the right episode! Haley Culp from Neosho, Missouri shares her PBL unit and off…

00:32:06  |   Wed 12 Apr 2023
PBL Leadership - The Slight Edge | E124

PBL Leadership - The Slight Edge | E124

 Do you ever wonder how high achievers reach such a high level? Contrary to popular thought, they did not just suddenly rise to the top. It was all of the little things they did every day, compoundin…

00:16:38  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
PBL Working Session - How Do You Create Authentic Project Based Learning Units? | E123

PBL Working Session - How Do You Create Authentic Project Based Learning Units? | E123

 Do you wonder what conversations other Project-Based Learning schools have? If you answered yes then you’re in for a treat because we have a special PBL Working Session with Haley Culp from Neosho, …

00:30:20  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
PBL Guest - Motivated Leadership - Danny Brassell | E122

PBL Guest - Motivated Leadership - Danny Brassell | E122

 For this PBL Leadership Guest Episode we have Danny Brassell with us today. Danny is a speaker and author of 15 books including Leadership Starts With Motivation and Bringing Joy Back to the Classro…

00:50:53  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
PBL Leadership - Train to Expert - Where to Start | 121

PBL Leadership - Train to Expert - Where to Start | 121

 How do you define the path for your school? Without a path, no one knows where to go, but you will end up somewhere. The next  step you need to take is what Ryan calls "Train to Expert", which is tr…

00:27:23  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
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