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!
Join Ryan as he discusses supporting teachers who are new to Project Based Learning (PBL). He emphasizes practical tips and a wealth of resources to make PBL approachable and effective in the classroom. The discussion explores whether educators can truly start implementing PBL by using a book and highlighted the PBL Simplified book and its accompanying resources as valuable tools for educators at all experience levels.
Main Points
One concept discussed was the effectiveness of learning and launching project-based learning through self-guided resources, such as the PBL Simplified book, when supported with tools and examples.
A key theme that emerged was the power of collaborative learning—teachers were encouraged to find colleagues to work with as they implement PBL, though starting solo is also possible.
Several points were raised, including the importance of starting small with manageable PBL units, focusing on core standards, and utilizing available planning templates and rubrics.
The discussion explored the difference between training workshops and self-study, noting that while hands-on training is valuable, the book and free resources enable meaningful progress.
Resources like planning forms, driving question rubrics, group contracts, and assessment slide decks are readily available in the PBL Movement Community to help remove barriers for teachers.
Notable Quotes
“Can you use a book to start Project Based Learning in your classroom? I think you can.”
“You want to pick an authentic problem that your kids can solve because that's what brings engagement.”
“You can find a 2 to 3 week PBL unit that you can do very successfully right there in your community and get the engagement and the academic outcomes that you want for your learners.”
Call to Action
Ready to learn more and access a wealth of project-based learning resources? Visit magnifypbl.com to get started, explore training opportunities, and enhance your PBL journey.
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