Ryan Steuer is an author, podcaster, and thought leader who specializes in project-based learning. He’s a curious visionary who is a former engineer at a Fortune 50 company and former 8th grade English teacher who now leads Magnify Learning - a PBL professional development company that customizes every PBL training.

In this episode, we talk about his book PBL Simplified: 6 Steps to Move Project Based Learning from Idea to Reality.

Hear about:

• What is the case for PBL?
• Why PBL is timely and relevant to students’ future needs
• 6 Steps simplified — Problem, Solution, Evaluation
• Choosing when to use PBL and how
• Choosing a solution and evaluating
• Common pitfalls of PBL implementation
• What leaders need to do to support PBL implementation
• Examples of learning that isn’t actually PBL
• How to simplify PBL while still protecting its integrity

Find PBL Simplified on Amazon or wherever you get your books.

Connect with our guest

• www.whatispbl.com
• www.magnifypbl.com
• @ryansteuer
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansteuer

About the host

Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn or Bluesky.

I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt