PBL Simplified Podcast

On the PBL Simplified Podcast we talk about how to lead with integrity, vision, and inspiration, so you start a PBL Movement worth fighting for. This is the best place in the entire world to learn how to create a PBL Movement at your school with results and a culture you can be proud of.

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1st Wednesday: PBL Leadership

2nd Wednesday: PBL Showcase - a PBL facilitator shares a PBL Unit with listeners

3rd Wednesday: PBL Leadership

4th Wednesday: PBL Guest Interview

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PBL simplified Episodes

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Unlocking Success: Transforming Your Life Through Habit Stacking | E214
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Mastering Intentional Goal-Setting for Success in 2025 | E213
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Empowering Students and Building Confidence Through Martial Arts: PBL and SEL | E212
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Five Guaranteed Community Partners for Project Based Learning | E211
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Embracing Gratitude and Purpose in Education: PBL and SEL Connection | E210
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Unlocking Student Potential: Revolutionizing Education with Active Learning and PBL | E209
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Rethinking College Choice: Embracing Values Over Rankings | E208
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Unlocking College Success: The Power of Project-Based Learning | E207
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Three Types of Teachers Whose Lives are Transformed by Project Based Learning | E206
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Three Types of Learners Whose Lives are Transformed by Project Based Learning | E205
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7 Steps to Implementing PBL at Your School | E204
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3 Moves to Start PBL at Your School | E203
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Three Systems Every School Can Use to Implement PBL - Large District PBL Model | E202
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Top 10 Strategies for School Administrators to Master Project Based Learning | E201
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Celebrating 200 Episodes! Top 10 Teacher Project Based Learning Moves | E200
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Revolutionizing Educational Leadership with Danny Bauer: From Positive Classrooms to Visionary Ruckus Makers | E199
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K-12 PBL Pathway - CSA NewTech - Movement Maker Interview: Josh Giebel | E198
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PBL Model District - K-12 PBL Pathway in a Larger District Case Study | E197
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PBL Model District - Large District - Movement Maker Interview: Ashley Curtin | E196
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PBL Model District - Large District Implementation Case Study | E195
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Movement Maker Spotlight: From Traditional District to PBL Model District - Assistant Superintendent Nathan Manley | E194
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How Do You Get PBL Started in a Small District? | E193
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Three Laws of Leadership to Create Your Profile of a Leader (ABSD) | E192
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Three Virtues to Identify and Train for an Ideal Teacher Profile | E191
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5 Strategies for Creating a Winning School Culture (ABSD) | E190
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3 Wins Achieved through Graduate Profiles - PBL and Asset Based School Development | E189
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3 Steps to Cloning Bright Spots to Transform Your School Culture | E189
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Transforming Schools Through Asset-Based School Development and PBL | E187
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PBL Showcase: Community Partner Luncheon/Breakfast
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Finding Your Bright Spots - Asset Based School Development | E185
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PBL Showcase - Full Grade Level PBL | E116
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PBL Showcase - What do Teachers Think About PBL? | E94
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Creating a Vision to Reach Every Student | E82
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Empowering Learners to Present | E81
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PBL Showcase - Impact of PBL on Young Learners | E80
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Creating Inspiring Learner Stories in YOUR School | E79
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Writing a Book as a Full Time PBL Teacher | E78
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Writing Your Book - Part 2 | Episode 77
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PBL Showcase - Authenticity, Engagement, and Early Elementary | E76
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Writing Your Book | Episode 75
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Student Empowerment - Marianne Renner TEDx | Episode 74
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Mission Drift - Impact | Episode 73
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PBL Showcase: P.E. PBL Unit and Design Thinking | E72
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Mission Drift - Communication | Episode 71
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Principal Crazy Cycle - Jethro Jones | Episode 70
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Workforce Skills Needed - Dan Miller (48 Days) | E69
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Mission Drift - Teams | Episode 68
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Project Based Learning Culture | Episode 67
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Leadership Episode - Mission Drift - Positive Staff Culture | E66
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Engineering Design Process PBL Unit, PBL Showcase | E65
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Leadership Episode-The Key to Deep Work | E64
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PBL Learner Reflections, PBL Project Blitz | E63
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Leadership Episode-Motivation | E62
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The Benefits of a Classroom Makerspace | E61
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Leadership Episode-Delegation | Episode 60
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Friday's Endgame PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E59
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New Podcast Host: Founder of Magnify Learning | Project Based Learning | E58
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Reflection and New Beginnings | Episode 57
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Problem-Based Learning (PrBL), PBL Project Blitz | E56
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Co-Teaching in PBL | Episode 55
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Watersheds PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E54
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PBL Student Performance in Higher Ed | Episode 53
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Food Literacy PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E52
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PBL in Higher Ed | Episode 51
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Night of Remembrance PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E50
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Community Partner Highlight-Heritage Farm | Episode 49
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Can I See Me? PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E48
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Classroom Culture with ULEAD | Episode 47
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Launching a New School Year RE-RELEASE | E46
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End of Year Reflection 2020-2021 | Episode 45
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PBL Jumpstart to PBL Certification | Episode 44
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Little Free Libraries PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E43
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Networking for PBL Educators | Episode 42
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A Dream (Still) Deferred PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E41
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Assessment Practices in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 40
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Famous Americans PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E39
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Applied Learning in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 38
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Adult Connections in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 37
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Columbus Holiday Ride PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E36
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Active Exploration in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 35
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Agency PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E34
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Academic Rigor in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 33
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Learning from Failed PBL's, PBL Project Blitz | E32
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Authenticity in PBL-6 A's Series | Episode 31
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Hot Wheels Exhibit PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E30
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Launching a New School Year | Episode 29
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Social Emotional Learning and PBL | Episode 28
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Spin for Miles 4 Myeloma PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E27
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eLearning-An Administrator's Perspective | Episode 26
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COVID-19 Personal Stories PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E25
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PBL Certification | Episode 24
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Plastic Trash PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E23
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eLearning and PBL | Episode 22
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Germ Busters PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E21
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Chemistry & Service Learning PBL Unit, *BONUS* PBL Project Blitz | E20
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Keep Indy Warm PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E19
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Instructional Coaching in PBL | Episode 18
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Lit for Learning PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E17
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Reflection in PBL | Episode 16
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Senior Capstone Projects PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E15
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PBL and Equity-Administrator Series Part 3 | Episode 14
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Eagle Conservation PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E13
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PBL with Fidelity-Administrator Series Part 2 | Episode 12
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Short Stories PBL Unit, PBL Project Blitz | E11
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Administrative Support-Administrator Series Part 1 | Episode 10
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PBL and Afterschool | Episode 8
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Standards-Based Grading-Assessment in PBL Series Part 3 | Episode 7
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Assessing 21st Century Skills-Assessment in PBL Series Part 2 | Episode 6
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Let's Talk About the Basics-Assessment in PBL Series Part 1 | Episode 5
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Creating a PBL Culture | Episode 4
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Planning a PBL | Episode 3

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