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 https://www.amazon.com/PBL-Simplified-Project-Learning-Reality/dp/1631959395?crid=349Y80YP5NKIX&keywords=PBL+Simplified&qid=1686429733&sprefix=pbl+simplified%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=6febd7a80162fb6e3ab8b5fd485f866f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Supporting the Podcast! Have you ever thought about supporting the Aspire to Lead podcast? For just $5 a month, you can help me continue to create and produce valuable content for aspiring leaders in education. I understand that everyone has their own preferences and budgets, so if $5 a month isn't feasible for you, no worries! The podcast will always be available to listen to for free. However, if you do find value in the podcast and can afford to contribute, your support would mean the world to me. By becoming a patron, you're enabling me to continue...

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