Project-Based Learning:

Using Genius Hour to Drive Success

Full Day Workshop:

July 20, 2027

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT

7.5 Professional Development Hours — 7-Day Replay Access

Project Based Learning

Reimagining education for the 21st-century learner

65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in jobs that don't yet exist.

Ken Robinson says, “Creativity is as important in education as is literacy.” It’s time to “flip the script” on educational practices and give students opportunities to embed themselves in project-based learning.

It’s time to foster innovation, inspire creativity, and cultivate critical thinking– the skills our students will need to succeed within the twenty-first century complexities of citizenship.

Workshop Pricing

Special Early Bird Workshop Pricing through June 19, 2027 - secure your seat!

Individual Registration

$219

2-15 Participants

$209

Per Person

Groups of 16+ Participants

Register for this workshop! Select number of participants:

Our PBL training and curriculum shows you how to set up and implement interactive learning environments.

This Strobel Education workshop helps educators bring learning to life through Project-Based Learning (PBL). When students engage in meaningful, real-world projects, they are more motivated, take greater ownership of their learning, and develop critical thinking skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Participants will learn how to design and implement high-quality projects that align to standards while promoting inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving. The session focuses on practical strategies that make PBL manageable and effective, even within the demands of a busy classroom.

Educators will leave with tools and ideas to create engaging learning experiences that deepen understanding and prepare students for real-world application.

Participants will:

  • Understand the core principles and structure of Project-Based Learning
  • Design projects that align with standards and learning goals
  • Create learning experiences that promote inquiry, collaboration, and problem-solving
  • Increase student engagement through real-world, relevant tasks
  • Support student ownership and independence throughout the learning process
  • Use strategies to guide and manage projects effectively in the classroom
  • Assess student learning within a project-based framework
  • Develop a plan to implement PBL in their classroom or content area

Project-Based Learning Workshop Schedule

Module 1: The Genius Hour Revolution—What It Is and Why It Matters
Discover the roots of Genius Hour and why passion-based learning increases student ownership, motivation, and academic achievement.

Module 1: The Genius Hour Revolution—What It Is and Why It Matters

Discover the roots of Genius Hour and why passion-based learning increases student ownership, motivation, and academic achievement.
Module 2: The New Landscape of Education
Explore the shift from traditional learning to the skills needed in today’s world—empathy, collaboration, design thinking, and real-world application.

Module 2: The New Landscape of Education

Explore the shift from traditional learning to the skills needed in today’s world—empathy, collaboration, design thinking, and real-world application.
Module 3: Rediscovering Passion, Play, and Purpose in the Classroom
Learn how to reignite student curiosity by integrating creativity, meaning-making, and emotional engagement into everyday instruction.

Module 3: Rediscovering Passion, Play, and Purpose in the Classroom

Learn how to reignite student curiosity by integrating creativity, meaning-making, and emotional engagement into everyday instruction.
Module 4: Launching Genius Hour in Your Classroom
Get step-by-step strategies for inspiring students, setting expectations, and creating a structure for successful student-led inquiry projects.

Module 4: Launching Genius Hour in Your Classroom

Get step-by-step strategies for inspiring students, setting expectations, and creating a structure for successful student-led inquiry projects.
Module 5: Brainstorming, Inquiry, and Project Development
Teach students how to generate meaningful project ideas, develop non-Googleable questions, and conduct high-quality research.

Module 5: Brainstorming, Inquiry, and Project Development

Teach students how to generate meaningful project ideas, develop non-Googleable questions, and conduct high-quality research.
Module 6: From Research to Creation—Designing Authentic Student Products
Guide students in transforming research into powerful final products—presentations, businesses, performances, or solutions to real-world problems.

Module 6: From Research to Creation—Designing Authentic Student Products

Guide students in transforming research into powerful final products—presentations, businesses, performances, or solutions to real-world problems.
Module 7: Presenting, Reflecting, and Celebrating Student Work
Explore how to facilitate student presentations and lead reflective practices that deepen learning, build confidence, and showcase student voice.

Module 7: Presenting, Reflecting, and Celebrating Student Work

Explore how to facilitate student presentations and lead reflective practices that deepen learning, build confidence, and showcase student voice.
Module 8: The Logistics of Project-Based Learning—Your Implementation Plan
Learn how to tie Genius Hour and PBL to standards, structure your schedule, manage accountability, and build a sustainable classroom culture for success.

Module 8: The Logistics of Project-Based Learning—Your Implementation Plan

Learn how to tie Genius Hour and PBL to standards, structure your schedule, manage accountability, and build a sustainable classroom culture for success.

Allow students to work on something that interests them and motivation and engagement levels will skyrocket.

Give students real and authentic learning opportunities.

Teachers will learn how to transform their classroom into a “meaningful” one with an exciting, dynamic learning environment. Encouraging debates and brainstorming sessions, teaching problem solving exercises, and holding group discussions are all great ways to actively engage students in learning.

Bring real-life context and technology to the curriculum.

A Project-Based Learning approach encourages students to become independent workers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.

Teach students to problem-solve, develop resiliency, and think critically.

Students learn how to solve problems that are important to them, including real-world issues, while learning from failure and using feedback to focus on growth, improvement, and new learning.

Create the blueprint to implement Project-Based Learning.

We will show you exactly how to build the foundational practices so you can implement with ease while setting clear expectations and student accountability within their projects.

How to begin...

Register

Secure your spot in our desired Strobel Education workshop by registering.

Learn

Engage with in-depth learning resources and practical teachings during the workshop.

Execute

Apply the knowledge and skills gained from the workshop in your educational setting for effective results.

In this virtual live workshop, you and your staff will learn:

Structured concepts for how to introduce Project-Based Learning to students

We’ll cover how to talk to students about what PBL is, why it’s important, and how to launch it.

The 6 Critical Steps of Implementation

We’ll teach you the exact steps to be used to guide students through PBL and take ownership of their learning so that you become the supportive facilitator.

How to implement and maximize the provided PBL resources

We’ll guide you through our PBL resources and give you practical ways to implement the provided lessons, activities, and videos in your instruction.

Our Genius Hour Workshop and Curriculum is for:

  • Elementary Teachers
  • Secondary Teachers
  • Specialists
  • Administrators
  • Counselors
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Coaches
  • Curriculum Coordinators

Here's what's included in this workshop:

Modeled Mini-Lessons

We model how to teach the PBL mini-lessons and how to differentiate them for elementary and secondary students.

Digital Resource Bundle

Get access to digital anchor charts, brainstorm organizers, videos, the launch blueprint, and more.

Professional Development Credit

Meet your PD requirements while learning how project-based learning can promote bot academic and personal student success.
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Live Chat Support from Kate Barrows

Join the interactive experience and get live feedback and answers to your questions throughout the training.

7 Days of Replay Access

Can’t attend the workshop live? Watch the replay at a later time and still receive all the fabulous resources inside this workshop.

Meet Your Workshop Instructor:

Donya Ball

Meet Donya Ball

Dr. Donya Ball is a Strobel Education consultant and trainer. She is known as a passionate and transformative educator and leader. With her no-nonsense, practical, and solution-driven strategies, she ignites transformation and inspires teachers and school leaders for meaningful change and achievable success. Dr. Ball has served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent and brings extensive experience to her role at Strobel Education.

Here’s what teachers and administrators are saying about this workshop:

This was one of the best trainings in education I have been to. Informative, Resourceful, Energetic, and Positive!

Deb Bachman
Elkhart Community Schools

I love how this workshop touches so many grade levels. Everything presented can be used right away and can be changed/tweaked to meet all grade levels. Kim is genuine and really motivates people. I love the modeling. I also appreciate the resources.

Denise Boring

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Explore Other Ways to Take This Training

This course is also available as a Self-Paced Online Course or an On-Site Training.

Imagine the strides our students could make when given ownership of their learning?

Let’s infuse our classrooms with rigorous and engaging learning activities for students.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You will receive a certificate of attendance two weeks following the event. If you did not receive your certificate, please contact [email protected]

While it’s great to attend live to get any questions you may have answered, you will have access to the training for 30 days.

Send your substitution request to [email protected], at least 5 days prior to the event. Please include the name of the individual currently registered, the event, and your substitute’s name and email address.

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