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 episode, Ryan Steuer dives into the critical role of the entry event in Project-Based Learning (PBL). He discusses how a well-designed entry event sets the stage for student engagement, authentic inquiry, and real-world connection throughout a PBL unit. Sharing practical insights and examples, Ryan Steuer emphasizes why teachers should invest time and creativity into crafting compelling entry events to maximize student involvement and drive meaningful learning outcomes.
Main Points
The entry event is foundational to sparking student curiosity and engagement right from the start of a PBL unit.
Strong entry events offer students clarity, purpose, and a sense of importance in their project, making standards and academic work more meaningful.
Community partners and real-world problems elevate authenticity and emotional connection, distinguishing effective entry events from mere scenarios.
A weak entry event often leads to surface-level questions and low buy-in, but teachers can refine and relaunch for better results.
Teachers should avoid over-explaining; let curiosity and inquiry emerge naturally through the event’s activities and design.
Collaboration among grade or department teams can enhance entry event quality through feedback and tuning protocols.
Notable Quotes
- ”Your Entry event is really the foundation of engagement, purpose and clarity.”
- ”If you have a powerful entry event, it is creating curiosity… there should be an emotional connection that you build if there’s a really great entry event.”
- ”When you have a great entry event, you don’t have to tell your learners why it matters. You’ve designed an entry event where they're experiencing that.”
Call to Action
Want more resources and support for creating impactful PBL experiences? Visit magnifypbl.com today!
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