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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 Showcase - How Do You Build Engagement In High School English? | E120

PBL Showcase - How Do You Build Engagement In High School English? | E120

 Are you looking for other Visionary Leaders to connect with? Does English and Project Based Learning seem like a hurdle or a highlight? Visionary Leaders who employ PBL can create authentic learning…

00:39:36  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
PBL Leadership - Define the Path | E119

PBL Leadership - Define the Path | E119

 We’ve already talked about defining the dissonance, that feeling that something is wrong with education. During the last PBL Leadership Episode Ryan talked about defining the ideal, what you want yo…

00:27:07  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
PBL Leadership Guest - Brenden From MasterTalk | E118

PBL Leadership Guest - Brenden From MasterTalk | E118

 Public speaking is important for every Visionary Leader. You need to be able communicate your ideas  clearly and effectively to your team. Whether it’s at a faculty meeting or one-on-one, great publ…

00:48:21  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
PBL Leadership - Define the Ideal | E117

PBL Leadership - Define the Ideal | E117

 Last PBL Leadership Episode Ryan talked about defining the dissonance, that feeling that something is wrong with education. Now he talks about defining the ideal, what you want your Learners to know…

00:24:39  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
PBL Showcase - Full Grade Level PBL Plus an Elective Class | E116

PBL Showcase - Full Grade Level PBL Plus an Elective Class | E116

 Visionary Leaders who employ PBL can create authentic learning experiences and inspiring classrooms for students of all ages. Project Based Learning also enables school leaders to fulfill their visi…

00:40:56  |   Wed 08 Feb 2023
PBL Leadership - Define the Dissonance | E115

PBL Leadership - Define the Dissonance | E115

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast Ryan will answer the Need to Know “How do I find authentic PBL Unit ideas?” For the Leadership Leap Ryan summarizes Be Unstoppable by Alden M. Mills. In…

00:23:39  |   Wed 01 Feb 2023
PBL Leadership Guest - Ryan Steuer | E114

PBL Leadership Guest - Ryan Steuer | E114

 In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, Ryan answers the Need to Know “How does a school get started with PBL?” For the Leadership Leap Ryan summarizes Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink.

In …

00:27:54  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
PBL Leadership - Actually Achieving Your Goals | E113

PBL Leadership - Actually Achieving Your Goals | E113

 Have you set your goals but now you feel stuck? As a Visionary Leader, your goals are important. But after you set your goals, you need to actually achieve them. This is an important and often overl…

00:30:38  |   Wed 18 Jan 2023
PBL Showcase - Math and PBL l E112

PBL Showcase - Math and PBL l E112

 Are you looking for other Visionary Leaders to connect with? Does math and Project Based Learning seem like a hurdle or a highlight? Visionary Leaders who employ PBL can create authentic learning ex…

00:33:40  |   Wed 11 Jan 2023
PBL Leadership - Are You a Managing Leader or a Visionary Leader? l E111

PBL Leadership - Are You a Managing Leader or a Visionary Leader? l E111

 You don’t want to be a Managing leader. You want to be a Visionary leader. You want reach a higher level that has never been reached. You want to inspire. You want to grow. “Managers are often able …

00:27:55  |   Wed 04 Jan 2023
*Bonus Episode* PBL Leadership - Reflection: You Need to Reflect! Don't Skip this Step! | E110

*Bonus Episode* PBL Leadership - Reflection: You Need to Reflect! Don't Skip this Step! | E110

 It's our last episode of the year. We get to talk about reflection. Reflection is a huge part of Project Based Learning. John Maxwell said, "Experience isn't the best teacher, evaluated experience i…

00:15:45  |   Sat 31 Dec 2022
PBL Leadership Guest - 100% of Students - Adam Drummond | E109

PBL Leadership Guest - 100% of Students - Adam Drummond | E109

 Dr. Adam Drummond is here to talk about leadership, education, and some great principles from his book, The Instructional Change Agent. Dr. Drummond has a vast array of educational experience. He se…

00:37:01  |   Wed 28 Dec 2022
PBL Working Session - How to Start a PBL School - Banff Academy, Scotland | E108

PBL Working Session - How to Start a PBL School - Banff Academy, Scotland | E108

 This is a special working episode. If you listened to episode 107 where I talked with Banff Academy, they asked me to answer a couple of "need to knows" that they have. This episode is the working s…

00:24:42  |   Wed 21 Dec 2022
PBL Showcase - How to Start a PBL School - Banff Academy | E107

PBL Showcase - How to Start a PBL School - Banff Academy | E107

 I'm fired up about 51% by 2051 and getting 51% of schools using Project Based Learning by 2051. My last episode was about setting goals. Goals get you fired up, so take some time and write out your …

00:46:02  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
PBL Leadership - Goal Setting that Actually Works from Dan Miller and James Clear | E106

PBL Leadership - Goal Setting that Actually Works from Dan Miller and James Clear | E106

 January is around the corner, and it's time to set goals and plan for the new year. Even with the busyness of December, a leader needs to carve out time for deep work. 

This episode is about setting…

00:19:24  |   Wed 07 Dec 2022
PBL Guest - How to Create Sustainable PBL - Brad Sever | E105

PBL Guest - How to Create Sustainable PBL - Brad Sever | E105

 Brad Sever is currently an assistant principal at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. He’s also an author, presenter, and PBL trainer with extensive experience in PBL and schools and classrooms. …

00:31:26  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
PBL Guest - How to Build a Culture Beyond Standards - Jon Acton | E104

PBL Guest - How to Build a Culture Beyond Standards - Jon Acton | E104

 Jon Acton has done it all when it comes to education. He was a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. His life took a turn when he and two of his close friends were diagnosed with cancer two…

00:38:17  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
PBL Leadership - PBL Awareness with Parents and the Community | E103

PBL Leadership - PBL Awareness with Parents and the Community | E103

 Today we end our series on supporting PBL in your school by talking about building PBL awareness. If you want a forward looking plan that will keep PBL going for years into the future, you need a PB…

00:22:32  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
PBL Showcase Compilation - 4 PBL Showcases in 1 Episode! | E102

PBL Showcase Compilation - 4 PBL Showcases in 1 Episode! | E102

 This is a special PBL Showcase consisting of four standout PBL Showcases over the last year that I want to highlight. I’ll introduce each episode and share a clip. You can find links to the full epi…

00:30:37  |   Wed 09 Nov 2022
PBL Leadership - Three Structures Every Leader Must Protect for PBL to Thrive | E101

PBL Leadership - Three Structures Every Leader Must Protect for PBL to Thrive | E101

 Leaders often wonder how they can be advocates for Project Based Learning in their classrooms. I talk about the three structures that will create an environment where PBL can flourish if you as a le…

00:17:16  |   Wed 02 Nov 2022
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