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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 Leadership Guest - Deeper Learning and Project Based Learning - Carmen Coleman | E100

PBL Leadership Guest - Deeper Learning and Project Based Learning - Carmen Coleman | E100

 Carmen Coleman is the OVEC Chief of Transformational Learning and Leading/Deeper Learning Leader. She has a long educational leadership resume including Chief Academic Information Officer, Associate…

00:39:36  |   Wed 26 Oct 2022
PBL Leadership - Professional Development Plan | E99

PBL Leadership - Professional Development Plan | E99

 Ryan answers the question of how to bring Project Based Learning into your school or district in a sustainable way. PBL should be integrated in a way that creates excitement and long-term success. I…

00:22:46  |   Wed 19 Oct 2022
PBL Showcase - Teacher and Learners Share How to Pick a PBL Unit Idea | Build a Well with Voice and Choice | E98

PBL Showcase - Teacher and Learners Share How to Pick a PBL Unit Idea | Build a Well with Voice and Choice | E98

 Today, I talk to 2nd Grade Teacher Kelly Misheikis from Unionville Elementary School in Bloomington, Indiana, and two of her former 2nd-grade students. Kelly and her class solved a runoff problem at…

00:35:55  |   Wed 12 Oct 2022
PBL Leadership - Build a Movement, Not a Mandate - PBL Learning Teams | E97

PBL Leadership - Build a Movement, Not a Mandate - PBL Learning Teams | E97

 As a leader, it’s essential to build your core learning team when introducing PBL to your school. You want PBL to empower learners and not go away when you leave. Having a core learning team will he…

00:19:45  |   Wed 05 Oct 2022
PBL Leadership Guest - How To Create a Winning School Culture - Coach John Bacon | E96

PBL Leadership Guest - How To Create a Winning School Culture - Coach John Bacon | E96

 In this guest episode, I'm interviewing coach John Bacon. He's the author of Let Them Lead. Coach Bacon took the worst team in hockey and turned them around. He was able to empower his players and m…

00:36:27  |   Wed 28 Sep 2022
PBL Leadership - How do I bring Project Based Learning to my school/district? High Level Design Days | E95

PBL Leadership - How do I bring Project Based Learning to my school/district? High Level Design Days | E95

 We are talking about two schools today. One had a design plan for bringing in Project Based Learning. The other school didn't have a succession plan. I'm also going to give you the backstory for the…

00:21:48  |   Wed 21 Sep 2022
PBL Showcase - What do Teachers Think About Project Based Learning? | E94

PBL Showcase - What do Teachers Think About Project Based Learning? | E94

 This PBL Showcase will feature excerpts from teachers I interviewed during a PBL Jumpstart. I was able to talk to them on their third day to get some of their thoughts. We'll hear things like, I use…

00:19:29  |   Wed 14 Sep 2022
What Does A Leader Need to Know About Project Based Learning? And How to Learn It! | E93

What Does A Leader Need to Know About Project Based Learning? And How to Learn It! | E93

 This PBL Leadership episode is about increasing your PBL knowledge. The big question that people often ask is how to bring PBL to my school or district. I'm going to talk about doing PBL well in a w…

00:17:52  |   Wed 07 Sep 2022
Bonus Episode - Larry Smith - 6 Word Memoirs | E92

Bonus Episode - Larry Smith - 6 Word Memoirs | E92

 Can you sum up your life or express your feelings in six words? Surprisingly, a simple six-word statement can be used to share your story, emotions, dreams, or just what you’re thinking about right …

00:33:47  |   Wed 31 Aug 2022
Leader of Leaders | E91

Leader of Leaders | E91

 Dr. Dan Kreiness from Leader of Learning is an instructional leader, podcast host, author, and speaker. He constantly looks for ways to advance education and produce high student learning. His disse…

00:23:33  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
Project Based Learning Research Part 2 | E90

Project Based Learning Research Part 2 | E90

 This is the second part of my deep dive into the Lucas Research Study on Project Based Learning. You can find the first part in episode 88. The research findings absolutely dispel the myth that PBL …

00:19:13  |   Wed 17 Aug 2022
PBL Showcase - How to Implement PBL as a District | E89

PBL Showcase - How to Implement PBL as a District | E89

 How do you implement PBL as a district? I’m hijacking another PBL Showcase episode to talk about this important question. School leaders need to build their PBL knowledge through books,  resources, …

00:20:27  |   Wed 10 Aug 2022
Project Based Learning Research Part 1 | E88

Project Based Learning Research Part 1 | E88

 I’ve seen lives turned around by Project Based Learning. I have loads of success stories from learners, teachers, and administrators. There is also research to back up the benefits of Project Based …

00:20:10  |   Wed 03 Aug 2022
Danny Bauer - Better Leaders Better Schools | E87

Danny Bauer - Better Leaders Better Schools | E87

 Danny Bauer from Better Leaders Better Schools is here to continue our conversation about leaders, confidence, and competence. Danny is the host of the Better Leaders, Better Schools podcast and the…

00:27:50  |   Wed 27 Jul 2022
PBL Leadership - Help Your Staff Become Confident Teachers | E86

PBL Leadership - Help Your Staff Become Confident Teachers | E86

 In this leadership episode, we are talking about building confidence in your staff. How great do you think your building would be running once you've launched your vision and become a confident lead…

00:16:58  |   Wed 20 Jul 2022
PBL Showcase - Authenticity Engages Learners and Facilitators - Ryan Steuer | E85

PBL Showcase - Authenticity Engages Learners and Facilitators - Ryan Steuer | E85

 I have an exciting and personal PBL showcase today about a young man coasting in school until a PBL unit inspired him to step up and become the leader he was meant to be. It’s a PBL unit about helpi…

00:18:44  |   Wed 13 Jul 2022
PBL Leadership - Become a Confident Leader | E84

PBL Leadership - Become a Confident Leader | E84

 Our leadership episodes in July are going to revolve around confidence and how to be a confident leader. Our main topic today is about how to become a competent leader. I’m going to use some example…

00:17:31  |   Wed 06 Jul 2022
Embedding Entrepreneurship Skills in Schools - Austin Brooks (Bonus Episode) | E83

Embedding Entrepreneurship Skills in Schools - Austin Brooks (Bonus Episode) | E83

 This bonus episode is all about how entrepreneurship fits in the classroom. I’m excited to have Austin Brooks the Executive Director at Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship which heads up the CEO …

00:45:00  |   Wed 29 Jun 2022
PBL Guest - Robyn Jackson -Creating a Vision to Reach Every Student | E82

PBL Guest - Robyn Jackson -Creating a Vision to Reach Every Student | E82

 Dr. Robyn R. Jackson is the CEO of Mindsteps Inc. and the creator of Buildership University. She’s the author of multiple educational books and the host of the School Leadership Reimagined Podcast. …

00:34:22  |   Wed 22 Jun 2022
PBL Leadership - Empowering Learners to Present | E81

PBL Leadership - Empowering Learners to Present | E81

 The PBL Simplified book will be out and in your hands by January of 2023! The foreword is written by New York Times bestselling author Dan Miller. We know there is change in the workplace and change…

00:18:52  |   Wed 15 Jun 2022
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