design drivers

Mindset + preparedness

the physical environment can provide cues and indicate preparedness with supportive spaces and technology and by reinforcing plans and communication. It’s important to have: a strategic plan and alignment identified platforms and pedagogies access and equity for all support and communication.

Social connections Highly flexible Hosting + Integration

learning happens best when people, technology and place are brought together in innovative ways. Space supports sought after social connections by: ensuring engagement with content and visibility on screen or in person. Considering sight lines so those on site can see and be seen by remote participants. Being sensitive to presence disparity so remote and on-site participants can contribute equally. classrooms and informal spaces must be highly flexible to support new learning behaviors resulting from new technology spaces should support: new ways of learning like hands-on activities and shifts from one mode of learning to another. Modifiable (user adaptable space) and convertibility (repurposing space). Loosening spatial boundaries by valuing “in between places“ outside the classroom for learning. hosting technology is key for blending learning environments. It’s important to colon distribute power throughout the room, design for video streaming and capture dash considering camera angles and multiple displays for content and remote users. support, pixels and pencils “ - digital and analog tools such as whiteboards visual and share thinking and tandem. Consider what’s nextvoice interfaces, Al and VR are already being tested to