S6 E7: Sustainable Project-Based Learning

July 13, 2022

Overview:

Welcome to Season 6 of the Better Learning Podcast! Our seventh episode in the Season features two guests – Brad Sever & Brian Schoch.

Brad Sever is an Assistant Principal at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, which has about 5,400 students. He has been an international educational consultant on project-based learning since 2010 and has worked with over 100 schools. He recently published a book with Solution Tree Publishing titled “Sustainable Project-Based Learning,” which effectively integrates PBL, SEL, and PLCs.

Brian Schoch is a skilled educator, with over 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher, and 13 years of experience leading professional development workshops in Project-Based Learning with teachers across the country. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and his master’s degree in Education from The Ohio State University, while working at Ohio State’s Center on Education and Training. Brian’s work has been featured in:

  • Project-Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous and Engaging Learning Experiences by Suzie Boss and John Larmer
  • Setting the Standard for Project-Based Learning by Boss, Larmer, and John Mergendoller
  • Sustainable Project-Based Learning by Brad Sever.

Brad Sever:
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Brian Schoch:
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The Host:

Kevin Stoller:
Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

Website – https://www.kay-twelve.local/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/
Podcast – https://www.kay-twelve.local/podcast

If you are interested in being on the show or know someone who would be a great guest, please connect with Kevin Stoller.

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The Better Learning Podcast combines education and entertainment in a fresh, engaging format where guests share their favorite school-related movies. Host Kevin Stoller leads dynamic conversations, exploring memorable scenes, iconic characters, and timeless lessons through award-style categories like “The John Keating Award” for standout teachers and “Realistic or Ridiculous?” to dissect school life portrayals.

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