Season 1
Episodes
How to Build a Winning Classroom Culture | E11
In 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 strong core values, authentic learning...
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Unlocking the Power of Self-Talk With Marianne Renner | E10
In 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 writing a book on self-talk, the challenges...
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Busting Myths About PBL and State Testing | E9
In 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 opportunity for educators. The conversation...
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PBL Showcase: Project Based Learning and Complex Schedules | E8
In 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 teacher and coordinator for academically...
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How to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching | E7
This 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 several tips to help you love teaching...
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Transforming Evaluations into Growth Opportunities - PBL Model School Principal | E6
This 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 to start a virtual school in the...
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Why is PBL Good for Kids? | E5
This episode discusses the benefits of project-based learning (PBL) for K-12 students. Our host, Ryan Steuer, argues that PBL is a highly effective instructional model that benefits students in three key...
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PBL Showcase: Project Based Learning in High School Science | E4
Richard White, an award-winning high school science teacher, joins the PBL Simplified podcast to share his experience using project-based learning (PBL) in his classroom. Richard has been teaching science for 17 years...
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What is PBL? Define Project Based Learning for 5 Key Audiences | E3
What is PBL? This episode defines project-based learning (PBL) for five key audiences:
Teachers - PBL provides a framework for achieving student outcomes such as empowerment and problem-solving that can be difficult...
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Community Partner Spotlight: SEL and PBL and Martial Arts? | E2
Guest: Matt Eyler, owner of Trinity Martial Arts Studio in New York
Matt's Why:
He opened his martial arts studio to create an atmosphere where students could learn social, emotional, and mental skills that would...
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Introduction to PBL Simplified for Teachers (Start Here!) | E1
What is PBL? This episode defines project-based learning (PBL) and explains why every classroom teacher should use it.
Three Reasons to Use PBL:
PBL is good for kids. PBL provides students with context for their...
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