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Impactful PBL Podcast

By: Candice Wilson-McCain MBA Ed.D
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  • Hi, I’m Dr. Candice Wilson-McCain, the founder of Impactful Projects, an education organization that provides curriculum, coaching, courses, and a community of practice for project-based educators. Through our core program, the Impactful PBL™ Network, we help teachers transition students from being passive learners in their classrooms to being change-makers in their schools and communities through real-world project-based learning experiences.


    This podcast provides proven strategies and invaluable tips for building a sustainable project-based learning culture at your school without overwhelming instructional leaders, teachers, and students. If you are an educator who desires to move from theory to practice with project-based learning, follow the podcast to receive notification of new episodes. Let's talk PBL!

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Episodes
  • [3.5] Sustaining PBL: Building Capacity
    Jul 17 2024

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    The success of project-based learning initiatives depends on initial implementation efforts and teachers’ ability to sustain project-based instructional practices over time. Instructional leaders play a crucial role in this process by creating the conditions necessary to enhance teachers' ability to enact the core practices of project-based instruction. The challenge is figuring out how to foster the conditions for launching a successful project-based learning initiative and then how to maintain this effort beyond one school year.

    In this episode, we will explore three tools to guide instructional leaders through planning their capacity-building efforts.

    1. Impactful Projects Readiness Assessment: a self-reflection tool to help instructional leaders identify progress and growth areas so they can craft an action plan to foster a high-impact, sustainable PBL initiative at their school
    2. Impactful Projects Success Path: a rubric describing the phases of a project-based learning initiative and the conditions necessary to achieve each level
    3. Impactful Projects Success Map: a planning guide to help instructional leaders begin taking action toward the next implementation phase


    Resource: Take the Impactful Projects Readiness Assessment and receive the accompanying resources mentioned above.


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    Thank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and follow using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast, enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.

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    14 mins
  • [3.4] Sustaining PBL: Boosting teachers’ competence
    Apr 30 2024

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    Project-based learning (PBL) holds the transformative power to engage students actively, foster collaboration, and develop essential problem-solving skills. While PBL yields numerous benefits, implementation has its challenges.

    Common challenges teachers face include:

    • Adapting to a facilitator role
    • Leveraging technology effectively
    • Aligning projects with academic standards
    • Conducting frequent formative assessments
    • Differentiating instruction to cater to students' needs

    Therefore, a comprehensive teacher development program is necessary to adopt project-based learning successfully. One-off workshops cannot suffice for the depth of understanding required. To genuinely foster a culture of project-based instruction, professional development should be continuous to provide the support necessary for educators to refine their instructional practices. In this episode, we unpack how high-impact professional development for teachers can increase student academic outcomes.

    Stay tuned for the next episode; we will examine how to build capacity to sustain a project-based learning initiative.


    Resource: Read the accompanying article for this episode.


    Support the show

    Thank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and follow using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast, enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.

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    14 mins
  • [3.3] Sustaining PBL: Gaining clarity with a vision
    Apr 16 2024

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    The challenges instructional leaders encounter when launching a project-based learning initiative often stem from a lack of vision setting. A well-defined vision for a project-based learning (PBL) initiative is essential. The vision not only articulates the purpose and goals of the initiative but also aligns with the school's core values and broader educational objectives. It fosters a cohesive and focused approach to implementation, ensuring educators understand the expectations and engage in the process.


    This episode explores practical steps for creating and operationalizing a vision for project-based learning. I discuss the importance of school administrators' analyzing their current educational environment to formulate clear and measurable goals. I highlight the need for flexibility in the execution while remaining steadfast in the vision, acknowledging that the journey may require modifications based on feedback and challenges.


    Stay tuned for the next episode to explore the importance of boosting teachers' competence to execute the vision effectively.


    Now what?


    Support the show

    Thank you for listening! If you find this podcast useful and would like to support the show, please rate, review, and follow using your favorite podcasting app. Sharing is caring. When you leave a review, you are helping fellow educators find this podcast, enabling them to design impactful project-based learning experiences for their students.

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    15 mins

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