33 episodes
Impactful PBL Podcast 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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[3.4] Sustaining PBL: Boosting teachers’ competence
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.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 roleLeveraging technology effectivelyAligning projects with academic standardsConducting frequent formative assessmentsDifferentiating ins...
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[3.3] Sustaining PBL: Gaining clarity with a vision
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.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 implement...
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[3.2] Sustaining PBL: Identifying common roadblocks
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, teachers must adapt their teaching methods to prepare students for the challenges they will face in the real world. One approach that has gained traction for its ability to cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and student engagement is project-based learning (PBL). However, implementing and sustaining a high-impact project-based culture within a school or district comes with ch...
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[3.1] Sustaining PBL: Reimagining professional development
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.Welcome to season 3! This series will focus on how to build a sustainable, high-impact, project-based culture at your school site or within your school district without overwhelming instructional leaders, teachers, and students. This series is designed for school leaders, professional development coordinators for districts, PBL coordinators, teacher mentors, or anyone serving in a role that supports current or aspiring project-based ...
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Reflections from another year of learning in public + podcast update
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.Season 2 of the Impactful PBL Podcast ended in May which marked two years of this podcast. The podcast started as a “learn in public” project so that I can document my professional journey and share insights about what I’m learning about project-based learning. In this episode, I’m sharing a progress update on my 2021-2022 goals and why I'm pausing the podcast.Tune in to...Explore what it means to learn in public and why I started th...
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[2.13] How can we write a compelling scenario for a PBL unit?
Do you have a topic to suggest or insight to share? Text me.Phase 2 of the Impactful PBL Roadmap™ is to map the scenario and write a driving question. The initial scenario structure will involve first determining what students will learn (i.e. standards), thinking of a theme or topic second, and then writing the driving question. The next step is to draft a scenario. I've noticed that most teachers can select standards, a theme, and compose a driving question, but some struggle with writing t...