PBL Awareness with Parents and the Community | Episode 103

Group of parents and students sitting in a circle of chairs talking about PBL with a teacher
Building PBL awareness is a big deal. It has to be done intentionally. Figure out how to talk about it and tell the story first.
— Ryan Steuer, Executive Director, Magnify Learning


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SHOW NOTES

Today we end our series on supporting PBL in your school by talking about building PBL awareness. If you want a forward looking plan that will keep PBL going for years into the future, you need a PBL mindset. You have to know and be able to share your why. 

In our “need to know” I talk about how to find local schools to collaborate with. It doesn’t have to be something big and elaborate. Just start talking with other schools and start a group to explore ideas and learn more. Soon you’ll have your collaborative group. 

Episode Highlights: 

[04:59] "Need to know" How do I find a local school to collaborate with?

[05:23] Put your flag up and let local schools or schools in your state know that you are looking at PBL. 

[07:03] You can also go with your local name and start a collaboration. Get together, talk, or even start a book study group.

[09:04] Building PBL awareness. Leverage your community. 

[10:35] Share your why with local businesses and leaders, so they know you are empowering the learners and showcase your plan. 

[13:33] Share your story with the community. Have a community partner breakfast and showcase your school.

RESOURCES & LINKS RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

  1. What is PBL?

  2. Ask Ryan

  3. PBL Simplified: 6 Steps to Move Project Based Learning from Idea to Reality

  4. Magnify Learning YouTube

  5. Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start

  6. Ryan Steuer Twitter @ryansteuer

  7. PBL Workshops For Schools & Districts

  8. Community Partner Resources

  9. Strategies For Supporting PBL In Your School Or District 

  10. What Does A Leader Need to Know About Project Based Learning? And How to Learn It! | Episode 93


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