Learning Spaces

Redesign of Sierra Vista Elementary School Resource Room

Design Team: Alexandra AllenKim Imrie

Greg Johnson

Rich Harmon

Current Resource Room

Current Resource Room

Stakeholder Needs Determined

Observations from Outsiders

Stakeholders Insight

Best Practices in Design Principles

Recommendations

More surface space is needed to use, sort, and layout papers and books in an organized fashion

Secure storage space for teachers is necessary

Additional electrical outlets and local area network connectivity jacks

Furniture in room must be mobile to facilitate flexibility in arrangement

Guiding Design Principleshttp://www.denison.edu/academics/learningspaces/

guiding_principles.html

Learning spacesmust be versatileshould be information rich and technologically reliablemust be maintained continuously with consideration in design given to to ease of maintenancemust allocate sufficient resources provide universal access to all stakeholders including those with disabilities

Rationale

Promote Learning through Motivation and CollaborationFlexibility in the Face of Changing NeedsPersonalization through Enabling teachersInclusion of all Learning Styles in Design considerationConsideration of handicapped individuals

Purchasing RecommendationsFloorsWall CoverWindow coveringLighting (Natural and full spectrum)Furnishings Equipment and HardwareInfrastucture and NetworkingAudio and VideoTechnology

Effectiveness of Space Collection of information and dataObservers will include:

Site administration/staff membersVisiting personnel Members of the design team

Surveys collected from user groups to include data on:FunctionalityAccommodationsAtmosphereFlow

Why Our Design?

Because it is based on good design principlesThe stakeholders voiced concerns and we listened

Any Questions?http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/imrieweb/learningspaces/index.html

Thank you!