PBL Simplified for Teachers by Magnify Learning
by Magnify Learning
Can You Really Learn PBL From a Book? | E25
About this podcast
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!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Can You Really Learn PBL From a Book? | E25 · 18 min · Episode 25Join 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…
- How to Make Learning Matter: Purpose, Story, and PBL With Trevor Muir | E24 · 37 min · Episode 24In this episode, Ryan Steuer sits down with Trevor Muir, educator, author, and host of The Epic Classroom podcast, to dive into authentic, purpose-driven teaching and…
- The Entry Event is Everything...And You're Probably Rushing It | E23 · 12 min · Episode 23In 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…
- The Permission Slip Every PBL Teacher Needs | E22 · 17 min · Episode 22In this episode, Ryan Steuer shares personal stories and actionable advice to empower teachers to embrace Project Based Learning (PBL) without waiting for external approval. From…
- Why Every Teacher Should Start a YouTube Channel | E21 · 12 min · Episode 21In 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…
- Teach the Way You've Always Wanted | E20 · 18 min · Episode 20Episode Summary In this episode, Ryan Steuer reflects on the emotional journey of teaching and how a systems-based approach can help educators rediscover their passion and…
- How One Chemistry Teacher Brought PBL to Life | E19 · 24 minThis episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast for Teachers features an engaging conversation between host Ryan Steuer and guest educator Ronni, a high school chemistry teacher from…
- Helping Your Students Master Their First Job with Jacob Karnes | E18 · 39 minIn this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, host Ryan Steuer interviews Jacob Karnes, founder of Waves Business Coaching and author of Master Your First Job. They discuss the…
- School Turnarounds With Ashley Green | E17 · 28 minIn this episode, host Ryan Steuer chats with Ashley Green, a seasoned educator, turnaround expert, and founder of Green Tree Educational Solutions. Ashley shares wisdom from…
- PBL in Action: A District-Wide Movement with Ashley Curtin | E16 · 41 minThis episode features Ashley Curtin, a district coach from Calvert County, Maryland. Calvert County's PBL movement began in social studies and has expanded across subjects and…
- Reflection Transforms Classrooms | E15 · 17 minIn this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, host Ryan Steuer discusses the critical role of reflection in Project Based Learning (PBL). He emphasizes that reflection is not…
- PBL Showcase: Middle School PBL Launch | E14 · 31 minIn this episode of the PBL Simplified for Teachers podcast, host Ryan Steuer talks with two passionate educators, Joanna Clark and Angela Stein, who are jumping into Project…
- Unlocking the Power of Inquiry in PBL | E13 · 20 minIn this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, Ryan Steuer discusses the critical role of inquiry in Project Based Learning (PBL). He emphasizes the importance of driving…
- PBL Showcase: 5th Grade PBL Team | E12 · 33 minIn 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…
- How to Build a Winning Classroom Culture | E11 · 20 minIn this episode of PBL Simplified, Ryan Steuer discusses the importance of building a winning classroom culture through project-based learning (PBL). He emphasizes the need for…
- Unlocking the Power of Self-Talk With Marianne Renner | E10 · 34 minIn this conversation, Ryan Steuer and Marianne Renner discuss the importance of self-talk and its impact on personal and professional growth. Marianne shares her journey of…
- Busting Myths About PBL and State Testing | E9 · 22 minIn this episode of the PBL Simplified podcast, Ryan Steuer addresses the intersection of Project Based Learning (PBL) and state testing, a topic of both frustration and…
- PBL Showcase: Project Based Learning and Complex Schedules | E8 · 47 minIn this PBL Showcase episode, host Ryan Steuer sits down with Kyle Anderson, a passionate educator from Granville Public Schools in Michigan. Kyle shares his experiences as a…
- How to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching | E7 · 19 minThis episode of the PBL Simplified podcast is about how to reignite your passion for teaching. The host acknowledges that teaching is tough and can lead to burnout. He offers…
- Transforming Evaluations into Growth Opportunities - PBL Model School Principal | E6 · 37 minThis episode features Josh Giebel, a former teacher at PBL model school CSA NewTech, and now principal, to discuss evaluations from an administrative perspective. After leaving…
