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 explores why every teacher should consider starting a YouTube channel—not to become an influencer, but as a powerful, reflective tool for professional growth.
By sharing regular videos, even just for yourself, you make your progress visible, force reflection, and ultimately enhance your teaching practice. Ryan offers encouragement, practical advice, and straightforward steps to get started, addressing common concerns such as time, perfectionism, and discomfort on camera.
Main Points
Reflection Drives Growth: Teachers improve not by doing more, but by seeing, reflecting, and refining. Making short videos helps you process your day and track progress over time.
YouTube as a Reflective Tool: A YouTube channel acts like a visual teaching journal. Simple daily or weekly prompts—such as ”What did I love today?” and ”How am I going to get better?”—can jumpstart meaningful reflection.
Start Imperfectly: Nobody’s first video is good! The point is to start with quick, unedited videos and not worry about views or comments. The YouTube algorithm will keep early content hidden unless people want to see it.
Practical Tips: Use your phone and keep it under five minutes. Turn off comments if they worry you. Don’t overthink or over-edit; just focus on consistent posting and honest reflection.
Live the PBL Life: Creating YouTube reflections models the project-based learning (PBL) process for your students—you’re reflecting, iterating, creating, and presenting, just as you expect your learners to do.
Notable Quotes
“Teachers don’t get better by doing more. Teachers get better by seeing, reflecting and refining.”
“You don’t need a perfect classroom to start. You just need a real one.”
Call to Action
Ready to jump in? Start reflecting, recording, and growing! For more resources and inspiration, visit magnifypbl.com.
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