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• “Fix” old furniture or outdated technology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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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