243. Project Based Learning Simplified: Featuring Ryan Steuer
In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Ryan Steuer shares how, as a teacher, he struggled to connect real world concepts to his curriculum and how Project Based Learning (PBL) transformed his classroom and engaged his students immediately.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What not to do when implementing PBL
- The benefits of using this structure campus wide
- Strategies to kick off PBL on a campus
- And Ryan’s book and podcast, PBL Simplified!
About Ryan Steuer:
Ryan Steuer sees Project Based Learning as a way to change the world and is the founder of Magnify Learning, a PBL professional development organization that equips teachers, instructional coaches, and principals across the country to engage learners, tackle boredom, and transform classrooms. Prior to founding Magnify Learning, Ryan was an engineer for a Fortune 50 company, 8th grade English teacher, and missionary. He shares his education and leadership insights on YouTube and on the PBL Simplified podcast.
Follow Ryan Steuer:
- Website: https://www.magnifylearningin.org/
- Twitter: @ryansteuer
- YouTube: PBL Simplified Leadership Series
- YouTube: PBL Simplified for Teachers
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pbl-simplified/id1372947941
Additional Resource: Free PBL Resources for Admins – WhatisPBL.com
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About the author, Joshua
Joshua Stamper is the Training and Development Specialist for the Teach Better Team and manages the Teach Better Podcast Network. Prior to Joshua's current position, he was a middle school Administrator, classroom art educator, and athletic coach.
In addition to being on the Teach Better Team, Joshua is the author of Aspire to Lead, podcaster, leadership coach, and education presenter.