Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University SCUP Regional - North Atlantic New Haven, CT
AGENDA • Introduction • Harvard Hall - Multiple Lives of a Historic Building • Programming - A Holistic Approach to Classrooms • Data Analysis - Data as a Guide for Design and Decision Support • Creating Solutions - Design and Recommendations • Table Talk
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INTRODUCTION
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Samuel Clement Associate Jones Architecture
INTRODUCTION
Anne-Sophie Divenyi Senior Capital Project Manager Harvard University FAS
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Cara Noferi
Annie Rota
Senior Planner Harvard University FAS
Director of Academic Technology for the FAS, Harvard University Information Technology
1. Look anew on historic buildings, highlighting their importance to the campus character by observing their notable features and elegance, while modernizing aging infrastructure and transforming them to meet the needs of today's students and faculty. 2. Lead integrated planning processes that engage stakeholders through pilot projects, facilitated workshops and surveys, and foster continued partnership for future classroom initiatives, including operation and administrative efforts. 3. Leverage space information and class scheduling systems to comprehensively analyze data on a campus-wide level, and identify trends to serve as a guide and reference for future planning. 4. Discuss trends in teaching and learning environments, in particular, how innovative classroom design and technology can further the goals of educational pedagogies as they shift from traditional, lecture style approaches to learning-centered, active methods.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Harvard Hall
Multiple Lives of a Historic Building
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HARVARD HALL
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Deteriorated Wood Cladding and Structure at the Cupola, Damaged Slate Roof Shingles, Deteriorated Sandstone Masonry Bracketing and Pilaster Bases
HARVARD HALL EXTERIOR Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 8
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1764
1815
1870
Original Construction
Interior Renovation
Addition
Addition
Commons Chapel Library Philosophy Chamber Museum Hebrew and Math School Kitchen
Classrooms Mineralogical Cabinet Laboratory Spaces Library Commencement Banquet Room
Classrooms Mineralogical Cabinet Laboratory Spaces Library Expanded Commencement Banquet Room
Lecture Halls Classrooms Laboratory Spaces Science Department Storage
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1938
1952
1998
Interior Renovation
Interior Renovation
Interior Renovation
Interior Renovation
Lecture Halls Classrooms Lab Spaces
Fixed Seat Classrooms
Fixed Seat Classrooms Restrooms
Fixed Seat Classrooms
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1968
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2016
Phase 1: Pilot Project Flexible Flat Floor Classroom
2018
Phase 2: Interior Renovation
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Programming
A Holistic Approach to Classrooms
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Bok Center for Teaching & Learning
General Education
Instructional Media Services
Harvard University Libraries
Undergraduate Education
Division of Continuing Education
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
HUIT/Academic Technologies
PHASE 1
Jones Architecture
Pilot Project
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Registrar's Office
Building Renovation
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Face Forward Lecture, Fixed Seats, Raised Instructor Platforms, Fixed Podiums, Slate Chalkboards, Accessibility Issues, Outdated Technology, Limited Control of Lighting
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Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
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Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
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Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Classroom 201
Harvard Hall
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Design Feedback Interior Renovations
Questions and Comments 1. Which layout best supports the way you teach? Why? 2. How do the physical attributes of these spaces impact your communication with students? 3. What advantages or challenges do see in using this room?
Proposed Scenarios Scenario A
Scenario C
Lecture Fixed Seat, Flat Floor
Existing Conditions Scenario B
Lecture Tables, Flat Floor
Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 114 Seats
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Fixed Seats with tablet arms
Furniture Type: Fixed tables, mobile chairs
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Level of Flexibility: Low
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Team Based Learning Low Tech
Scenario D
Team Based Learning High Tech
Room Characteristics: Total Seats: 140 seats Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Total Seats: 54 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Mobile tables and chairs
Furniture Type: Mobile chairs and fixed tables with integrated technology
Teaching Mode: Lecture, Team Based Learning, Case Study
Teaching Mode: Team Based Learning
Level of Flexibility: High
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
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Presentation Posters
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Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Floor Construction: Flat Floor Furniture Type: Fixed seats with tablet arms Teaching Mode: Lecture Level of Flexibility: Low
Building Renovation
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Design Feedback
Interactive Information Gathering It’s important to connect distance students improve ease of videography.
Outlets, outlets, and more outlets! I currently teach in 201 and it is pretty awful. It does not encourage student participation or engagement.
Move innovation to match teaching style with room capability.
Harvard Hall needs a variety of rooms, definitely a need for lecture halls, and also a need for more collaborative spaces.
It was good to be able to come together to think about these issues.
It would be great to have a break room nearby where food is allowed.
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
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The Harvard Hall Classroom Advisory Team appreciates your input about the physical space features and technology in classrooms to inform design decisions in Harvard Hall as well as future classroom projects. Please rate how important the following physical space features and technology are to you. Physical Space Features Very Important Important Neutral Not Important Reconfigurable/movable tables and/or chairs Multiple writing surfaces (whiteboards/blackboards)
Movable white boards
Movable lectern
Multiple lighting configurations
Room darkening/black‐out shades
Adjacent to informal gathering spaces
Other (please specify)
Technology Single projector/display
Very Important Important
Neutral
Multiple projectors/displays
Computer permanently installed in room
Wired connection to projector/display
Wireless connection to projector/display
Video conferencing
Lecture/session capture
DVD/Blu‐ray playback
Document camera
Other (please specify)
Not Important
I typically teach courses with enrollments of ______________
If you are interested in participating in conversations about future classroom renovations, please provide your contact information: Name: ____________________________ Email: __________________________________
Please provide any additional comments or ideas you’d like to share about classroom space, design and/or technology.
Paper Survey
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• Single Projector/Display; both wired (HDMI) and wireless connection to projector/display • Multiple and movable writing surfaces (whiteboards and blackboards) • Reconfigurable furniture; movable tables and chairs • Computer permanently installed in the classroom • Multiple lighting configurations
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Harvard Hall Classroom Planning Workshop Space & Technology Survey
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Room Criteria Surveys
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
Lessons Learned When engaging stakeholders involved in the teaching and learning environments, the desired objectives, methods, and outcomes of the exercise must be clear from the outset. Take advantage of long term partnerships with stakeholders formed during the planning process to improve administrative aspects of classroom operations. Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 20
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Data Analysis
Data as a Guide for Design and Decision Support
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Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
DATA ANALYSIS
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Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Classrooms Types
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
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1 - 20 Seats
21 - 50 Seats
51 - 100 Seats
101 - 150 Seats
151 - 250 Seats
250+ Seats
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Seat Level
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Classrooms by Seat Level
Unknown
Stakeholder Engagement
Number of Classrooms
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
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Classroom
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Seat Level
2015 - 2016
2015 - 2016
2016 - 2017
2016 - 2017
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
1-20
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Semester - Year
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Classroom Enrollment Patterns
21-50
Stakeholder Engagement
51-100
101-150
Data Analysis
151-250
250+
Number of Courses
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Building Renovation
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
The “Trickle-up Effect”
Pilot Project
PHASE 1
The Trickle Up Effect
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis Right-sized rooms
Room size mismatch
Data Sources: Centerstone Space Inventory, Student Information System, EMS Scheduling System
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Building Renovation
Lessons Learned A problem might not find a solution within the boundaries of a given project. By looking at the whole picture the appropriate solutions to a problem can be applied at both the macro level and local level. Larger issues are a two way street where solutions applied at the macro level and local level work in concert to solve a problem. Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 27
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Creating Solutions
Design and Recommendations
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Pilot Project
PHASE 1
Project Team & Goals
PHASE 2
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis
Building Renovation
CREATING SOLUTIONS
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broad range of teaching and learning styles provide a diverse portfolio be interdisciplinary be flexible find learning spaces everywhere increased competition, increased expectations combine service and learning seek program consolidation learn by doing squeak and hum LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS / TRENDS Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 30
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Learn by Doing
SANDBOX 1 High Tech; Perimeter Workstation; Fixed Furniture; Technology affords great pedagogical flexibility.
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SANDBOX 2 Low Tech; Flexible Furniture; Mobile furniture affords great pedagogical flexibility
Learn by Doing
Pierce 301 Active, team, project-based learning “The space is bright, open, and intentionally low-tech. The room features lots of whiteboards, some fixed to the walls and others rolling on casters, and small paisley-shaped tables, easily rearranged to accommodate two, four, or six seats ... A few indispensable accoutrements were needed - lots of wireless Internet connectivity; push-of-a-button shades to cover the skylight; and a guarantee from the building manager that the room would be restocked daily with working whiteboard markers.” from “Reinventing the Classroom”, Harvard Magazine, Oct 2012, Dr. Harry Lewis
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS / TRENDS Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 32
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PHASE 1 / CLASSROOM 202 - PILOT PROJECT Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 33
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Design Feedback Classroom 201
Harvard Hall
Interior Renovations
Questions and Comments 1. Which layout best supports the way you teach? Why? 2. How do the physical attributes of these spaces impact your communication with students? 3. What advantages or challenges do see in using this room?
Proposed Scenarios Scenario A
Scenario C
Lecture Fixed Seat, Flat Floor
Existing Conditions Scenario B
Lecture Tables, Flat Floor
Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 114 Seats
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Fixed Seats with tablet arms
Furniture Type: Fixed tables, mobile chairs
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Level of Flexibility: Low
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Team Based Learning Low Tech
Scenario D
"I would love to have another 202, so I worry less about getting it" "Scenario C most useful for me, arranging furniture with students help is not an issue"
"Scenario C allows for a greater interaction with students"
Team Based Learning High Tech
Room Characteristics: Total Seats: 140 seats Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Total Seats: 54 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Mobile tables and chairs
Furniture Type: Mobile chairs and fixed tables with integrated technology
Teaching Mode: Lecture, Team Based Learning, Case Study Level of Flexibility: High
Teaching Mode: Team Based Learning Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Floor Construction: Flat Floor Furniture Type: Fixed seats with tablet arms Teaching Mode: Lecture Level of Flexibility: Low
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201
Flat Floor Flexible Classroom 60 Seats
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202
Be Interdisciplinary
Harvard Hall is an important instructional space in the Yard. It is a shared resource; a common ground. As such it should be able to support all users, all disciplines. LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS / TRENDS Buildings of the Past, Classrooms of the Future at Harvard University 35
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Design Feedback Classroom 104
Harvard Hall
Interior Renovations
Questions and Comments 1. Which layout best supports the way you teach? Why? 2. How do the physical attributes of these spaces impact your communication with students? 3. What advantages or challenges do see in using this room?
Proposed Scenarios Scenario A
Scenario C
Lecture Fixed Seat, Tiers
Existing Conditions Scenario B
Lecture Tables, Flat Floor
Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 110 Seats
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Floor Construction: Tiered floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Fixed Seats with tablet arms
Furniture Type: Fixed tables, mobile chairs
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Level of Flexibility: Low
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Case Study
Scenario D
"The best option of all Harvard Hall spaces is to maintain a high capacity space" "Maybe ONE classroom should be tiered. It would not work for my classes but it is a classic format"
"I need more seating. Don't turn every lecture room into a workshop"
Team Based Learning Low Tech
Room Characteristics: Total Seats: 150 seats Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Floor Construction: Flat Floor
Total Seats: 78 Seats
Total Seats: 60 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Fixed tables, mobile chairs
Furniture Type: Mobile tables, chairs and easels
Teaching Mode: Case Study
Teaching Mode: Team Based Learning, Lecture, Case Study
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Level of Flexibility: High
Level of Flexibility: Low
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Furniture Type: Fixed seats with tablet arms
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101
Tiered Fixed Seat Lecture Hall 100 Seats
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Provide a Diverse Portfolio The “Trickle-up Effect”
Right-sized rooms
Room size mismatch
Data Sources: Centerstone Space Inventory, Student Information System, EMS Scheduling System
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Design Feedback Classroom 102 & 103
Harvard Hall
Interior Renovations
Questions and Comments 1. Which layout best supports the way you teach? Why? 2. How do the physical attributes of these spaces impact your communication with students? 3. What advantages or challenges do see in using this room?
Proposed Scenarios Scenario A
Lecture Tables, Flat Floor
Existing Conditions Scenario B
Flexible Classroom
Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 28 & 32 Seats
Total Seats: 48 & 48 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Fixed tables, mobile chairs
Furniture Type: Mobile chairs with tablet arms
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Teaching Mode: Lecture, Team based learning, Case study
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Scenario C
Team Based Learning Round Tables
"It seems that Harvard Hall needs a variety of rooms. There is definitely a need for lecture halls, and also a need for more collaborative spaces." 102
104
103
105
Level of Flexibility: High
Scenario D
Team Based Learning Low Tech
Room Characteristics: Total Seats: 60 & 51 seats Room Characteristics:
Room Characteristics:
Total Seats: 48 Seats
Total Seats: 24 & 24 Seats
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Floor Construction: Flat floor
Furniture Type: Round tables and mobile chairs
Furniture Type: Mobile tables, chairs and easels
Teaching Mode: Team Based Learning
Teaching Mode: Team Based Learning, Lecture, Case Study
Teaching Mode: Lecture
Level of Flexibility: High
Level of Flexibility: Low
Level of Flexibility: Moderate
Floor Construction: Flat Floor Furniture Type: Fixed seats with tablet arms
Harvard Hall Interior Renovation Classroom Planning Workshop - 5/1/2018
104 & 105 Flexible Classrooms 24 Seats 102 & 103 Seminar Rooms 12 Seats
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Lessons Learned Pilot projects offer low-cost strategies for testing various approaches before making major capital investments. When engaging stakeholders, pilot projects provide a useful context for discussion and debate.
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Table Talk Topics History and Today's Teaching & Learning Needs Anne-Sophie Divenyi
What are some major hurdles, compromises, and successes from updating classrooms in historic building?
Holistic Planning for General Use Classrooms Cara Noferi
How does your school approach classroom upgrades? Who is involved in the process? What techniques have been successful when engaging a variety of stakeholders? What are some challenges?
Using Data as a Guide for Design and Decision Making Annie Rota
What are some lessons learned from accessing, representing, and applying data? Who takes responsibility for these efforts?
Trends in Learning Samuel Clement
What are some trends you see that were not discussed? From experience, should any existing trends be challenged?
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