PBL Simplified

Magnify Learning

PBL Simplified Podcast is in the top 5% of over 2 million global podcasts. Hosted by Ryan Steuer, of Magnify learning, we strive to empower school leaders and teachers with examples from Project Based Learning classrooms, leadership inspiration, and practical PBL resources. Subscribe to the weekly podcast and visit WhatisPBL.com to get started on your Project Based Learning journey! Whether you are a teacher or school leader, there is something for you on PBL Simplified-1st Wednesday: PBL Leadership Episode | 2nd Wednesday: PBL Showcase - a PBL facilitator shares a PBL Unit | 3rd Wednesday: PBL Leadership Episode | 4th Wednesday: PBL Interview. Subscribe and listen to real educators like yourself, who are innovating in the classroom to help their learners become part of an inspiring story. For more Project Based Learning resources, visit WhatisPBL.com. read less

Inspire Students and Staff - Motivational Speaker - Brad Hurtig | E149
3d ago
Inspire Students and Staff - Motivational Speaker - Brad Hurtig | E149
Brad Hurtig has a story for you and for your students that you need to hear. Get a sneak peak of his inspiration story in this episode. His message of 'Find a Way' will inspire the students and staff of your building. The culture you are building in the classroom is just as important as the desks...maybe more important. Brad is the guy you want to have in front of your students if you are trying to set the tone for a growth mindset. If Brad can overcome his setbacks with determination and humor, so can your students. This episode will be an easy share!Go to https://www.bradhurtig.com/ to get more details on Brad's story and to have him come speak to your school.ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Showcase - What Happens When You Are The Only One Doing PBL in Your Building | E147
Sep 13 2023
PBL Showcase - What Happens When You Are The Only One Doing PBL in Your Building | E147
What happens when you are a PBLer and you end up in a traditional teaching environment? What happens when you are the only Project Based Learning teacher in your building?In this PBL Showcase episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Britni Pasco from Indianapolis, Indiana. Britni started at a Project Based Learning school and then moved out of state to a traditional teaching school for two years. Now she has come back to Indianapolis in the same district. Britni shares a student story of how Project Based Learning helped a kid really get excited about school. In this episode, she and Ryan talk about how she taught Project Based Learning in a traditional environment and how the other teachers became interested in Project Based Learning by Britni’s example.  They also talk about the difference between Project Based Learning and a traditional project.ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Guest - Continual Change Process - Michael McDowell | E145
Aug 30 2023
PBL Guest - Continual Change Process - Michael McDowell | E145
How do you lead your school, but remain a humble leader? How do you create a continual improvement process for your building? If you do not purposefully improve, then you will not improve and your teachers will not improve.In this PBL Leadership episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Michael McDowell from Hinge Education. Michael has written six books on Project Based Learning and Leadership. He and Ryan talk about setting boundaries for your work, being a humble leader, starting a continual change and improvement process, and many more leadership topics you can apply today.ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8CONNECT WITH MICHAELhttps://www.hingeeducation.org/https://thecorecollaborative.com/BOOKS BY MICHAELThe Project Habit https://amzn.to/3KY4vrmRigorous PBL By Design https://amzn.to/3Pj9c0SSome of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Showcase - Hitting Standards With PBL | E143
Aug 16 2023
PBL Showcase - Hitting Standards With PBL | E143
Does Project Based Learning and standards seem like a hurdle? Can you really hit all of your benchmarks while maintaining an authentic unit?In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Joe Steele from CSA New Tech in Columbus Indiana. Joe is a high school English teacher there and PBL Certified Facilitator for Magnify Learning during the summer. Joe’s why is “sparking kids to realize the magic inside of them through English.” Joe talks about their teacher mentorship program that encourages new teachers to use Project Based Learning. Joe also shares how he addresses standards while still doing Project Based Learning. Joe dives into his PBL Unit that is currently in process! It is a unique angle we don’t often get to hear so make sure you tune in to this episode.ORDER THE BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Showcase - Deep Community Partnerships - Andrew Larson | E138
Jul 12 2023
PBL Showcase - Deep Community Partnerships - Andrew Larson | E138
In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Andrew Larson from CSA New Tech in Columbus, Indiana here to give us the rundown on his Project Based Learning unit. Andrew is a veteran PBLer and PBL Certified Facilitator for Magnify Learning during the summer. Andrew's unit is called Tree Shepherds, yep you heard that right. Tune in to this episode to find out more.Ryan and Andrew talk about how CSA New Tech has a reputation in their city for doing really cool things and how that reputation came to be. Andrew shares his thoughts on what it looks like when 51% of schools are doing Project Based Learning by 2051. In this episode you’ll also hear a lot about culture building and community partners.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Guest - Fight the Loneliness of Leadership - Andre Thomas | E137
Jul 5 2023
PBL Guest - Fight the Loneliness of Leadership - Andre Thomas | E137
How do you handle the ‘Loneliness of Leadership’? How do you still thrive as a leader, even when you don’t have much support or trust from your team?In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Andre Thomas from True Vine Consulting. Andre coaches and consults principals and education leaders from around the country. Andre talks about how important coaching is and why it is imperative for you to invest in your leaders. Sports and Business tap into this idea all the time. Your leaders need coaching and Andre shows you how.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8CONNECT WITH ANDREhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-thomas-9303041a7ANDRE’S WEBSITEhttps://www.truevineconsultants.com/Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Guest - What to Say When a Staff Member has Cancer - Kim Hamer | E136
Jun 28 2023
PBL Guest - What to Say When a Staff Member has Cancer - Kim Hamer | E136
How do you address your staff when they or someone they love has an unexpected diagnosis? How do you handle crisis situations with your staff? You are the leader, so your staff looks to you for guidance on what to do and say. Kim Hamer is our PBL Leadership Guest in this episode, and she is an expert working with school leaders to help them lead through trauma and crisis well. There are things you should not say and things you should say. In this episode, Kim will give you very clear statements to say and not say. It is your leadership playbook for leading well in crisis.100 ACTS OF LOVEhttps://www.100actsoflove.com/5 PHRASES YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY TO SOMEONE WITH CANCERhttps://www.100actsoflove.com/whatnottosayEmail Kim Hamer info@100actsoflove.comORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8Some of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Leadership - Voice and Choice | E135
Jun 21 2023
PBL Leadership - Voice and Choice | E135
This is the final episode in our four part leadership series on How Do You Get People to Ooch Into PBL? If you’re a leader who wants to move into Project Based Learning  but you are not sure where to start, then this is the series for you. Today, Ryan is talking about giving your learners Voice and Choice. You can implement Voice and Choice to help your school ooch towards Project Based Learning. When you give your Learners some Voice and Choice, they are instantly more engaged and focused.In this episode of the PBL Simplified podcast, our Need to Know is: How do I stop working so much on the weekend? It’s an important question and Ryan answers with what He uses when coaching other leaders on this. For our Leadership Leap, Ryan talks about the book Parenting Champions by Lanny Bassham. This book is about what parents need to know about the mental game with their kids. Get your copy in the links below.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8PBL SIMPLIFIED VIDEOS ON VOICE AND CHOICEUncovering the Benefits of Student Voice in Project Based Learning! | PBL SimplifiedPBL Culture and Student Voice and Choice | PBL SimplifiedPARENTING CHAMPIONS BY LANNY BASSHAMhttps://amzn.to/41ymw6VSome of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Leadership - Real World Problem Solving | E133
Jun 7 2023
PBL Leadership - Real World Problem Solving | E133
This is the third episode in our four part series on moving Project Based Learning into your school. Today, Ryan talks about Real World Problem solving and how that engages learners who are not normally engaged. You can bring in real world problem solving even if you’re not a fully Project Based Learning school or classroom. Often, a Real World Problem is what it takes for your learners to be fully engaged.In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have for our Need to Know:  How do I decrease my stress level as a high-flying leader? In the Leadership Leap, Ryan summarizes the book Soundtracks by Jon Acuff, one of Ryan’s all-time favorite authors. The thesis of this book is about taking overthinking from a super problem to a superpower. Ryan dives into how this book can help you in education and why you need to have some positive soundtracks running through your head providing encouragement throughout your day. The main episode continues the four part series on ooching Project Based Learning into your school.ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8SOUNDTRACKS BY JON ACUFFhttps://amzn.to/3PbwUfrSome of the links above are affiliate links which means we get a small commission on anything you purchase using that link (at no more cost to you).
PBL Guest - Powerful Leadership Words - Terre Short | E132
May 31 2023
PBL Guest - Powerful Leadership Words - Terre Short | E132
What if you could channel your thoughts to help you build momentum for your vision? Could the thing that is holding you back, be you? Terre Short shows us how to harness the power of your thoughts and words to become the leader your building needs you to be.Since this is the fifth Wednesday of the month, we have a bonus Project Based Learning Leadership Guest episode. Terre Short is a leadership coach and author of the book: The Words We Choose, Your Guide to How and Why Words Matter. Terre’s "why " is about helping people communicate better. Terre talks about the idea of what she calls your ‘Internal Podcast’. You are in charge of your thoughts and you can harness this power to become a better leader in your school. Terre shares her experience of listening to the voice that said “ Of course you can”, instead of the voices that told her she couldn’t.Terre has a three part process to help you transition to a meeting, switch gears in the middle of the day, etc. The process is short and easy to remember:1. Deep breath in, say “I am present.” Exhale.2. Deep breath in, say “ I have the intent to listen.” Exhale.3. Deep breath in, say “ I will absorb and deposit this information.”ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8TERRE’S BOOK THE WORDS WE CHOOSEhttps://amzn.to/3mN2pTjTERRE’S WEBSITEhttps://www.thrivingleadercollaborative.com/Some links are affiliate links which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item (at no more cost to you).
PBL Showcase - National Award - PBL Elementary Classroom - Brittany Tinkler | E131
May 24 2023
PBL Showcase - National Award - PBL Elementary Classroom - Brittany Tinkler | E131
You are in for a real treat in this PBL Showcase episode because we have Brittany Tinkler from Perry Township School with us today. Brittany is a rockstar PBL Teacher and recent recipient of the prestigious Milican Award.Brittany shares her ‘why’ for education and the changes that she has made in her classroom. She talks about receiving the Milican Award and why she is excited for the opportunities this award brings. Brittany shares about starting Project Based Learning in your school. Ryan and Brittany also talk about 51/2051, when 51% of schools are doing Project Based Learning by 2051.In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Brittany Tinkler from Rosa Parks Elementary in Perry Township, Indiana. Brittany has recently been recognized by the prestigious Milican Award, which is awarded to early to mid career educators around the country, for their already impressive achievements and more significantly, for the promise of what they will accomplish in the future. Brittany is also a PBL Certified Facilitator for Magnify Learning at workshops during the summer. Her passion for the work is very evident and contagious. ORDER THE NEW BOOK PBL SIMPLIFIEDhttps://amzn.to/3VLsBtGSCHEDULE A PBL TRAINING WITH MAGNIFY LEARNINGhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopCHECK OUT RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE PODCASTPBL Simplified Podcast LinksASK RYAN A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASThttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/ask-ryan-your-pbl-questionsFOLLOW RYAN ON TWITTERhttps://mobile.twitter.com/ryansteuerBOOK A MAGNIFY LEARNING DESIGN DAYS WORKSHOPhttps://www.magnifylearningin.org/book-a-pbl-workshopONLINE PBL COMMUNITYhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/131p400f4ttTj5A2lUNH1FLFm8f7eXS3nQc6-9fiq8MQ/edit?userstoinvite=jkakita@dcslv.org&sharingaction=manageaccess&role=writer&ts=650851d8