INTEGRATING FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTO YOUR CLASSROOM PILOT October 2019
INTEGRATING FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INTO YOUR CLASSROOM PILOTOctober 2019
INTRODUCTIONS
Jeff Hoag, AIA, LEED AP BD + CArchitect / K-12 Practice Leader, GMB Architecture + Engineering
Sara EasterPresident,
Communications by Design Consulting
Nicole Smith, IIDA, LEED AP ID+CInterior Designer
GMB Architecture + Engineering
What problem are you trying to solve?
START HERE
• “Fix” old furniture or outdated technology
Select & purchase
• Change teaching model• Make a wide range of changes• Plan for a phased approach to change• Develop rationale for future change
Develop and implement a pilot program
WHAT IS A PILOT PROGRAM?
WHY WORK WITH A DESIGN TEAM?
Furniture & technology are systems that need to be designed and integrated into a space in a multi-disciplinary way
HOW TO START
Let the concept drive decision- making, not a specific product• Develop the “why”• What are the activities that furniture & technology need to support?• “Tell me about your day”
9-16 monthsTake the time to get it right!
EXAMPLE TIMELINE
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
ESTABLISH THE PILOT~1 month• Understand what you want to achieve• Assemble a team of ambassadors to see process through;
Identify others that might participate• Identify scope & reach• Establish schedule and ideal design framework
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
2-3 months• Approach conceptually• Surveys / observations
• Tours• Workshops
• Program - Learn, think, listen• Intructional exploration
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
CLARKSTON JR. HIGH
PILOT 5 - TRIANGLE DESK CLASROOM LAYOUT
P5-STC• CASTERS• 5 STAR BASE • FOOT RING • POLYSHELL BACK/SEAT
P5-SC• GLIDES• 4-LEGGED• POLYSHELL BACK/SEAT• OPTIONAL BOOK STORAGE
P5-ST• 2 GLIDES 1 CASTER • LARGE SIZE 50 x 35 x 35
P5-GT• STANDING HEIGHT • BOOK SHELF • GLIDES
P5-TL• CASTERS• METAL BASE• LAMINATE TOP
P5-S• 18 1/2” H
P5-LS• LINEAR AND CURVED • SOFT SEATING
P5-T• CASTERS• 5 STAR BASE
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CLASSROOM E105
Learning Technologies
Laptop
Chromebook
Microsoft Surface Pro
Apple iPad
Desktop Computer
Instructional Technology Possibilities
Short-Throw Projector
Wall Mounted Display
Document Camera
Classroom Speaker & Microphone
Interactive Projector and WhiteboardStandard-Throw Ceiling
Mounted Projector
1-2 months• Designers bring options for
validation and review
DEVELOPING THE PILOT
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
2-4 months• Make specific product & finish selections
• Quoting / place order• Furniture production time: 8-12 weeks• Complete any necessary infrastructure
updates (casework, electrical, etc.)• Pre-pilot survey
EXECUTING THE PILOT
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
2-4 weeks• Installation of pilot products• Reconfiguring the space, adjusting
product / furniture• Base-level professional development;
classroom management; toolbox training; instructional coaching
TRAINING IN THE SPACE
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
6+ weeks• Time using the space - minimum of a
few weeks per class / teacher• Rotate teachers into pilot classrooms
• Test and make adjustments
TESTING THE SPACE
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
2+ weeks• Repeat survey post-pilot• Evaluate surveys & feedback• Share data with key stakeholders to
make decisions about next steps• Make any changes, as needed• Make plans for engagement &
adoption
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
ESTABLISH THE PILOT1 month
DEVELOPING THE PILOT1-2 months
MEASURING / NEXT STEPS2+ weeks
TRAINING IN THE SPACE2-4 months
ENGAGEMENT / IDEATION2-3 months
EXECUTING THE PILOT2-4 months
TESTING THE SPACE6+ weeks
IMPLEMENTATION
• Implications to design characteristics
• Evaluate changes needed for larger-scale rollout
• Go tell people what you did!
IMPLEMENTATION
UNEXPECTED FINDINGS • Students get to class early to select their favorite seat
• Parents pushing for district to expand on an initial pilot
• Teachers are mentally prepared for change ahead
• Be prepared to be surprised!
CLOSE / Q&A