• Transformative Learning Experiences

  • Auteur(s): Kyle Wagner
  • Podcast

Transformative Learning Experiences

Auteur(s): Kyle Wagner
  • Résumé

  • Transformative Learning Experiences with Kyle Wagner is a show created for DISRUPTORS and INNOVATIVE EDUCATORS looking to create more socially, globally, emotionally aware citizens and student-centered classrooms through transformative project- based learning experiences. Through 1:1 interviews, Kyle dissects learning experiences from EDNOVATORS just like you, and unpacks the simple strategies and structures that allowed them to happen. To date, over 1,000 classrooms have been transformed through 1,000 + learning experiences. GO DISRUPT!
    © 2021 Transform Educational Consulting Limited
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  • Why Traditional Assessment Fails—And How Co-Creation Drives Ownership and Better Work
    Feb 25 2025

    What if assessment wasn’t just about measuring learning—but actually deepened it?

    Traditional assessment often fails because it's something done to students rather than with them; leading to disengagement, surface-level work, and a lack of real ownership. Rigid rubrics, one-size-fits-all grading, and limited student input leave learners disconnected from their own progress, making assessment more about compliance than growth.

    But what if assessment could be different? Research shows that when students actively participate in learning design, failure rates drop from 32% to 21%, and assessment performance improves significantly.

    That’s exactly what Mehak, an international educator and assessment innovator, experienced when she shifted from teacher-driven evaluation to co-created assessment. She shares how this simple shift fosters ownership, motivation, and more authentic collaboration—all while keeping learning goals on track. We learn:

    • How co-creating success criteria makes assessment more meaningful
    • Why student-led rubrics increase engagement and quality of work
    • How peer and self-assessment drive accountability and reflection
    • The shift from teacher-as-evaluator to teacher-as-facilitator

    Curious how this shift can improve self-directed learning and work quality in your classroom? Tune into our short conversation.

    Access the High-Quality Assessment Checklist: High-Quality Assessment Audit

    Get the 12 Shifts Book: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Teacher-Shifts-Student-Centered-Environments/dp/1032484713

    Mehak's Bio: Mehak Temur is a seasoned educator specializing in the Primary Years, with a strong background in mathematics and technology integration. Her roles as an IB PYP Learning and Teaching Coordinator, Numeracy Coordinator, and Project-Based Learning Facilitator reflect her dedication to student-centered learning with real-world applications. Certified in Inquiry-Based Learning, Concept-Based Learning, Assessment, Google Educator, and Inclusive Education, Mehak brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Her active involvement in program evaluation enables her to address diverse learning needs, meet curricular requirements, and promote inclusivity. With a focus on using technology to enhance math education and problem-solving skills, Mehak’s teaching philosophy emphasizes lifelong learning, equipping students for life beyond the classroom, and fostering responsible, well-rounded individuals.

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    33 min
  • Using AI to Simplify Project-Based Learning w/ Thom and Phil
    Feb 19 2025

    Does Project-Based Learning Feel Overwhelming? AI Might Be the Key to Making It Work.

    For busy educators like us, it's been a struggle to effectively implement project-based learning (PBL) while balancing standards, time constraints, and assessment requirements.

    There simply aren't enough hours in the day.

    But what if AI could eliminate these barriers and make PBL more accessible than ever?

    In this episode, I sat down with Phil Alcock and Thom Markham, two leading innovators who are bridging the gap between AI and student-centered classrooms.

    They share how AI tools are reshaping the PBL design process, freeing us to focus on what truly matters—guiding and supporting students in meaningful, inquiry-driven work. We learn:

    🔹 Why AI isn’t replacing project-based learning—it’s making it easier to implement
    🔹 How AI-powered tools help teachers align projects with curriculum standards in seconds
    🔹 Why digital portfolios are shifting the focus from grades to real learning evidence
    🔹 How co-designing with students (and AI) leads to deeper engagement and creativity

    Learn how to win back your time and unleash learner engagement...

    Connect with Thom: Email: thom@PBLFutureLabs.com, LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-markham-ph-d-5292213/) Website (https://thommarkham.substack.com/).

    Connect with Phil: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipalcock/),

    Take the 12 Shifts Scorecard to identify areas for growth: www.transformschool.com/12shiftsscorecard

    Phil's Bio: Phillip Alcock is a global innovator in AI in education, known for his pioneering work connecting project-based learning (PBL) with artificial intelligence. In collaboration with PBL expert Thom Markham, Phillip founded PBL Future Labs to bridge the gap between project-based learning and artificial intelligence through specialized coaching programs. Based in Acapulco, Mexico, Phillip works on various projects, from edtech to writing AI-enhanced STEM curriculum for thousands of students annually, creating no-code AI platforms, and delivering workshops and keynote speeches for Beaconhouse.

    Thom's Bio: Thom Markham is a psychologist, author, speaker, educator, co-founder of PBL Future Labs and President of PBL Global, an educational organization focused on innovation and transformation through promoting inquiry-based learning, Thom offers a set of unique services that helps schools and districts envision, design, and implement a successful, sustainable plan for educating 21st century young people.

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    41 min
  • Are Students Just Memorizing Standards? How PEER Teaching Unlocks Deeper Engagement and Understanding"
    Feb 11 2025

    🎙️ What if your students didn’t just study academic standards—but took ownership of teaching them to peers?

    Too often, students see academic standards as something to memorize and repeat. But what if they engaged with them in a way that deepened understanding and made learning more meaningful?

    In this episode, we talk with Mara Simmons, Phd., an international educator, school founder and learning designer who has reimagined how students learn by shifting control of academic content to them. She shares how structured peer-to-peer teaching leads to deeper understanding, stronger collaboration, and more student ownership of learning—all while staying aligned with curriculum goals.

    🔹 How to turn academic standards into student-led learning experiences and student- initiated projects
    🔹 Why peer teaching strengthens comprehension, confidence, and engagement
    🔹 The role of the teacher as a facilitator who empowers students—while freeing up time to focus on deeper learning
    🔹 How to start small—without losing structure or overwhelming students

    🎧 Curious about how this shift can work in your classroom? Let’s explore what happens when students become the experts.

    Connect w/ Mara: LinkedIn, Instagram (@maras9876)

    Mara's Blog: https://teachinghacks4all.com

    Take the 12 Shifts Scorecard: www.transformschool.com/12shiftsscorecard

    Learn more about the 'Student-Centered Classrooms' Mastery Cohort: www.transformschool.com/12shiftsmasterclass

    Mara's Bio:

    Mara has 25+ years of experience teaching and learning. Her career has been centered in schools that serve underprivileged communities and served as a teacher/ founder/ leader and director of several secondary schools in Los Angeles. In her teaching experience she lead project based learning programs aligned to the Big Picture Schools design and trained teachers in PBL strategies. She spent five years in the UK leading and reinvigorating a Post 16 secondary teacher training program which taught her a lot about the secondary sector. Currently in partnership with CTL Academy she is transforming secondary education and growing CTL Academy Global- an accredited project based, UN sustainable goals aligned program to build Global citizens, passionate scholars, servant leaders and agents of positive change in their communities.

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    45 min

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