PBL Simplified for Teachers by Magnify Learning
PBL Simplified for Teachers by Magnify Learning
Podcast Description
WHAT: Weekly episodes for PBL TEACHERS. Guest and solo episodes to answer your most significant PBL Need to Knows. We bring information AND inspiration!
WHO: Brought to you by Magnify Learning, your customized PBL partner for over a decade.
CALL TO ACTION: Subscribe for a PBL resource in every episode
FREE RESOURCE: Go to WhatisPBL.com for your first free resource.
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Magnify Learning is a teacher driven organization dedicated to expanding the use of high quality Project Based Learning (PBL) through Project Based Learning professional development. We provide customized PBL Workshops and Coaching for schools and districts, individual teachers and small groups, administrators and afterschool workers. Our emphasis is on building relational culture and authenticity.
We don’t just talk about transforming education through Project Based Learning — we are actively engaged in the implementation of PBL across the country. Our passion is using Project Based Learning professional development to improve the lives of students and move educators to their sweet spot, defined as the place where they have purpose and can live out their “Why!”
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the themes of project-based learning (PBL), its academic benefits, social-emotional learning (SEL), and future readiness for students. Episodes explore specific topics, such as the effectiveness of PBL for K-12 education, stories of successful PBL initiatives, and the vital role of professional development for teachers. For example, one episode discusses how PBL engages students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and leads to notable increases in standardized test scores.
WHAT: Weekly episodes for PBL TEACHERS. Guest and solo episodes to answer your most significant PBL Need to Knows. We bring information AND inspiration!
WHO: Brought to you by Magnify Learning, your customized PBL partner for over a decade.
CALL TO ACTION: Subscribe for a PBL resource in every episode
FREE RESOURCE: Go to WhatisPBL.com for your first free resource.
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PBL Simplified for Teachers
Helping You Teach Like You’ve Always Wanted
You became a teacher to engage learners, spark curiosity, and make a real impact—not to just hand out worksheets and prep for tests. PBL Simplified for Teachers is here to help you bring Project Based Learning (PBL) to life in your classroom.
Hosted by Ryan Steuer of Magnify Learning, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical PBL strategies, real teacher success stories, and expert insights to make your teaching more engaging, meaningful, and effective. Whether you’re new to PBL or looking to refine your practice, each episode delivers actionable tips to help you confidently create learner-centered, real-world experiences.
If you’re ready to teach like you’ve always wanted to, hit subscribe and start teaching like you’ve always wanted!
In this PBL Showcase, we welcome the fifth-grade team from Southside Elementary to share their incredible Project Based Learning (PBL) journey. These rockstar educators are transforming their classrooms by integrating PBL with leadership development and student empowerment—and the results are inspiring!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Southside Elementary implemented PBL schoolwide and built an engaging culture of learning.
- How they foster student leadership by pairing fifth graders with kindergarteners in a mentorship-based PBL.
- The impact of real-world learning experiences, including a house sorting ceremony designed by students.
- How PBL naturally integrates across subjects like writing, math, and social studies.
Listen in to hear:
- The driving question behind their PBL project.
- How their visit to another PBL school helped shape their approach.
- A powerful learner story that shows how PBL can create a deep sense of belonging.
- Why their school culture is thriving with high teacher buy-in and student participation.
- Encouragement for teachers hesitant to start PBL—just take the first step!
Get Your Free PBL Resources:
Visit whatispbl.com for a free set of PBL resources to kickstart your journey!
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