In this episode of The Tech Ed Clubhouse, we sit downwith Dan Jones, an author, educator, and consultant, to discuss the power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how to effectively implement it in any classroom. Dan shares his journey from almost leaving education to discovering PBL, flipped learning, and student-driven projects. He breaks down how he structures his social studies class using AI, flipped learning, and creative student projects that foster engagement and deeper learning.

If you're wondering how to give students more agency intheir learning, how to manage PBL in a non-STEM class, or how AI tools can support student creativity, this episode is packed with actionable insights! 🚀

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ How PBL can reignite your passion for teaching
✅Why giving students choice and voice in their projects leads to deeper engagement
✅The three types of questions that drive PBL learning
✅How AI tools like SchoolAI and NotebookLM can support student learning
✅Why traditional testing and memorization fall short in preparing students for real-world success
✅Practical tips for getting started with PBL, even in a core academic subject
✅How Dan flips his classroom to free up time for deeper learning and projects
✅Creative ways to use AI-generated music playlists to engage students 🎵

Guest: Dan Jones

📚 Author of ModernPBL: Project-Based Learning in the Digital Age
🌎20-year veteran teacher specializing in PBL, flipped learning, and AI in education
💡Consultant helping educators implement student-centered learning
🔗Website:modernpbl.com
📩Email: [email protected]
📱Find him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Resources & Links

🔹 Dan’s Book:ModernPBL: Project-Based Learning in the Digital Age – Get it here
🔹SchoolAI Chatbot for PBL Idea Generation – Check it out
🔹NotebookLM for AI-powered learning – Explore here
🔹Genially for Interactive Classroom Content – Learn more

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