PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning

  We are now PBL Simplified, a name that matches my book coming out in January of 2023. I'm taking project-based learning and simplifying it, so you can bring it to your school, classroom, or district. Recently, tons of questions about how to write a book, publish, etc. have come up in my mastermind group. It's such a hot topic that I'm talking about it today. In the next two leadership episo...

  Marianne Renner is a transformational leadership coach with a fantastic backstory. By the time she was 32, she had owned her own business, founded a nonprofit for at-risk youth, was a bodybuilding champion, and led youth dance teams. She shares this remarkable story in her TEDx Talk.  We talk about how important mindset is for teachers and students. We talk about the fast pace of chang...

  We have a name change coming up. We'll be switching from PBL Playbook to PBL Simplified, because that's what we're doing. We are simplifying project based learning. We also have a YouTube channel with the same name and my book is coming out in January of 2023. This leadership episode is all about the impact of your vision being fully implemented.  Our opening "Need to Know" is about wh...

  Jordan Manley from STEAM Academy in Lexington, KY is here. This is his seventh year of PBL, and he went to Magnify Learning training right out of college. We spent an awesome week together. Jordan has always had a ton of passion. He teaches health and PE at STEAM Academy. It's a small school with around 400 students. Jordan loves stretching himself and working on new projects with the other...

  We are continuing our Leadership Series on Mission Drift. Our focus today will be on the communication of our vision. We also have a Need to Know that I address. The topic is how librarians can help with Project Based Learning. Librarians can be technology experts and provide another space for learning.  I’m going to talk about four different topics within the communication. The first...

  This bonus interview features Jethro Jones, author of How To Be A Transformative Principal, ​a book with over 400 interviews on how to be a successful principal. He's been in the podcasting and educational space for nearly a decade. Jethro is the host of the Transformative Principal Podcast.  Jethro wants every student to feel seen and heard and become successful. In this episode we ta...

  Education is more than just learning information. It’s about preparing our learners to go out and make it as individuals. This episode is about the importance of the soft skills that will carry the students through a successful life. We’ll be talking about workforce development skills, employability skills, and creating confident individuals who can reach out and shake somebody’s hand.&nbsp...

  We are in the middle of the Mission Drift Leadership Series. We will talk about how you know that you are achieving the vision you want. We will talk about tightening up your mission so it doesn't get off course or fall victim to mission drift. This episode is all about teams and the focus of avoiding mission drift. We also have a "need to know" about what types of books educators should be...

  Jaime Miller is a coach in a public school district. She works with K through 12 teachers. These teachers are implementing Project Based Learning, design thinking, and maker spaces. Magnify Learning partnered with them very early on in this work. We did a PBL Jumpstart Workshop, a PBL Advanced Workshop and eventually PBL Certification with their staff.  Jaime shares the mindset shift s...

  This leadership episode is about avoiding mission drift and staying with our vision. In our last leadership episode, we talked about deep work. These two topics are connected like peanut butter and jelly. Be sure and carve out 30 minutes of deep work each day. We also have a "need to know" about creating a positive staff culture. If you're just going through your day and marking things off...

  Alison Kern is a 6th grade science teacher who rocks authenticity. She's been PBL certified through Magnify Learning and has been through several different trainings including PBL Jumpstart, PBL Advanced, and the entire PBL Certification process. On this PBL Showcase, we get to follow Alison’s PBL journey with her class. She had five different groups of learners that she did this PBL proces...

  It’s time for another leadership episode. I’m going to share one tip for time management that will help you get the most important stuff done. The thing that will move the needle for your school and your learners that keeps getting pushed aside because it’s not urgent. This one habit will create an opportunity to use deep work to impact your productivity and progress.  Our Need to Know...

  It's the second Wednesday of the month, so it's time for a PBL Blitz episode. This week we are going to be hearing from learners instead of the facilitators. I toured Babcock Neighborhood School in Babcock Ranch, FL. It's one of the Magnify Learning demonstration sites. Babcock Ranch teachers have been through a lot of PBL workshops.  The majority of their staff is PBL certified. I tou...

  Motivation is essential as a leader and necessary for your teachers. I talk about a technique that you can use to get your teachers fired up and, in the process, get yourself fired up to inspire them. First, I talk about a couple of minor things that can make a difference in knowing your “why”. Then I talk about Simon Sinek’s golden circle.  If you start with your why, it provides the...

  Mary Rinehart is the President and CEO of 1st Maker Space, LLC. She is passionate about creating opportunities for learners through career, technical, STEM, and robotics training. Mary Recently served the Indiana Department of Education as Engineering and Technology Specialist. She managed the STEM-certified process as well as Indiana Academic Standards revision for engineering, computer sc...

Delegation done right is the key to growth for you and your direct reports. This leadership episode dives into the how and why of delegation. I’m going to talk about the mindset of delegation and the importance of everyone using their time well. It’s about equipping your team and creating a culture of collaboration. As a leader, you can get wrapped up in all the little things, but there are things...

Lacee Wald is a fifth-grade facilitator from Neosho, Missouri. She's been through the rigorous PBL certification process and is now equipped to train and teach other teachers about project-based learning. In this PBL Blitz, Lacee will be sharing her favorite PBL unit called Friday’s Endgame. In this PBL, fifth-graders at Lacee’s school had half days on Fridays. Learners had concern and consternati...

  Ryan Steuer is the founder of Magnify Learning , author of Project Based Learning Stories and Structures , host of PBL Simplified YouTube series , and now host of The PBL Playbook Podcast. Continue to follow the podcast for the content you are accustomed to: A PBL Blitz episode breaking down a PBL unit and a full PBL Interview on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Ryan will also add l...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. The final episode of 2021 is a bittersweet one for your hosts, Josh and Andrea. After four seasons of hosting the PBL Playbook, they have decided to hand over the reins to Magnify Learni...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. In this special episode of the PBL Blitz series, Andrea interviews a familiar voice: Josh is the special guest on this Blitz episode to discuss PBL vs. PrBL (Problem Based Learning) and...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. In this episode of the PBL Playbook, our hosts chat with Andrew Larson (@andrewmlarson) and Bajorn Gaylord from CSA New Tech ( @CSANewTechHS ) in Columbus, IN. Larson and Gaylord are co-...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. Josh and Andrea continue the PBL Project Blitz series where once a month, they highlight a PBL project by veterans in the PBL classroom.  In this episode of the PBL Project Blitz, M...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. Join our hosts for episode 2 of their PBL & Higher Ed mini-series! This episode, they are joined by Dr. Jose Martinez, a Professor of Secondary Education at MSU Denver to talk about...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. Josh and Andrea continue the PBL Project Blitz series where once a month, they highlight a PBL project by veterans in the PBL classroom.  In this episode of the PBL Project Blitz, w...

  Welcome to the PBL Playbook, brought to you by Magnify Learning – where we put teachers back in their sweet spot. Make sure you follow us on Twitter: @magnifylearning , @askgiebs , @MissB103 , #PBLPlaybook. In this episode, Josh and Andrea are joined by Dr. Lu Young ( @LuSettlesYoung ) of the University of Kentucky College of Education ( @UKCollegeofEd ) to discuss the role of PBL in Higher...