Learning Spaces Panel Conversation 11/17/16 8pm EST
Panel: David Jakes, Kevin Jarrett, Carolyn Foote, Brian Hamm, Michael Morrison

@pgeorge
Welcome everyone to the Learning Spaces panel discussion! Very excited for this conversation!

@pgeorge
Awesome panel!! David Jakes, Kevin Jarrett, Carolyn Foote, Brian Hamm, Michael Morrison  Facilitated by Susan van Gelder

@wfryer
Yes welcome! Excited for a great conversation tonight about learning spaces 

@pgeorge
David Jakes refers to The Third Teacher in his keynote. Downloadable flashcards for 79 points here: http://thethirdteacherplus.com/resources/

@kfasimpaur
Welcome everyone. We're live!

@pgeorge
Hooray!

@wfryer
woo hoo David & panelists!

@pgeorge
David Jakes https://twitter.com/djakes
Carolyn Foote https://twitter.com/technolibrary/
Kevin Jarrett https://twitter.com/kjarrett/
Michael Morrison https://twitter.com/mytakeontech/
Brian Hamm https://twitter.com/Hamm_Ed/

@wfryer
thanks for those Peggy

@pgeorge
Love hearing from educators who are on the cutting edge exploring learning spaces!
In his keynote David said a first step is to stop thinking of it as a classroom but a learning studio. Our language and mindset needs to change.
Important points from Carolyn! Realized that their spaces weren't supporting their mobile devices and learning tools.
Flexibility with everything is the key!
very interesting point! define the battle lines to figure out where you want to go.
design thinking is essential to the process. It's not enough just to "build it" per Brian.

If you have any questions you would like to ask the panel please type them here in the chat and Wes will pass them on.

@ninapeery
I teach in a computer lab with macbooks where I also incorporate a makerspace. Would love to find collapsible furniture like tables that could be set up and taken down easily by students.

@pgeorge
Thanks Nina!! Great to have you joining us!

@ninapeery
So grateful I happened to see this on Twitter and could join in the discussion.

@pgeorge
never thought about smells making students feel safe 

John Burns J@
Referenced a lot of David's work, D.School and Language of School Design to create this space http://www.j0hn.org/blog/creating-level-5

@pgeorge
Thanks a lot John! Will look forward to exploring it!

John Burns J@
np 

@wfryer
So glad you can join us Nina!

@pgeorge
I love that your page starts with a quote from Ewan Mcintosh! I've been following him for years! He's very wise!

John Burns J@
Yeah he's a super brain
We also took the D.School's Periodic table through a 2 year design thinking process. Love their work http://www.j0hn.org/blog/reimagining-the-d-school-s-periodic-table

@pgeorge
I love hearing the "thinking out loud" with the sharing in the panel!
Awesome John! We'll be saving this chat log and posting in later on our site. Great to have any resources any of you would like to share!
yes! get started by finding like-minded people  Carolyn Foote
David's resources for his keynote presentation: http://davidjakesdesigns.com/learning-spaces/
Additional ideas from David: http://davidjakesdesigns.com/ideas

John Burns J@
Have to leave unfort for meeting. Will def check out the log / video after!

@pgeorge
very important perspective! build it WITH them and they will come (Brian).
sometimes it's so hard to be patient with change! 5-6 years seems like such a long time but it really takes that long!

@kfasimpaur
Importance of invitations - yes!

@wfryer
love that on invitations

@pgeorge
love that! anything good starts with an invitation Brian
Just read this article about digital mavericks http://bee-it.co.uk/blogs/do-we-need-more-mavericks-in-education/
great advice from Carolyn!

@wfryer
David is doing a masterful job facilitating this conversation
Again like last time, I love the diverse voices

@pgeorge
totally agree with Carolyn! not likely that change would have happened by just changing the space. Just like change won't happen just by moving from paper to technology!
Wes or Karen, do you have any ideas for Nina's question? Would love to find collapsible furniture like tables that could be set up and taken down easily by students.

@ninapeery
I have seen tables laser cut from cardboard, but they cost over $100 a piece.

@wfryer
I'll pass that question along to the panel

@pgeorge
that sounds like a huge undertaking for such a large school! So in awe of them!
whaaaat? no rubrics, no grades  awesome!

@ninapeery
As I listen, I just keep thinking, but in the meantime, time marches on while you are going through the process. Have to get past thinking it is wasted time.

@kfasimpaur
Perhaps students could design/source/build that furniture themselves?

@pgeorge
great idea Karen! it would be a challenge to make it collapsible and safe for students to easily set up and take down.

@kfasimpaur
(Minimally, I always try to have students evaluate new hardware, furniture, curriculum, etc. pre-purchase.)

@wfryer
Right nina - that is a clear message from the panelists. If the redesign is perceived as top down, buy in will be much less

@pgeorge
David's blog post about the importance of process! http://davidjakesdesigns.co...
Excellent point Karen! That will definitely ensure buy-in and address their priorities!

@ninapeery
I am losing David.

@pgeorge
me too

@kfasimpaur
Suggest he turn off his video if problem persists

@wfryer
ok I'll share

@drmmtatom
great conversation taking place concerning Learning Spaces. Tweeted out the live session via @drmmtatomand @ISTEAPLN

@pgeorge
David wrote a great post about libraries "Beyond the Hub" http://davidjakesdesigns.co...
Great to see Monte Tatom! He is always a huge supporter of the K12 Online Conference!

@drmmtatom
Thanks, I always learn a lot through the K12 Online Conference!

@pgeorge
Hi Monte 

@kfasimpaur
+1 for audio amplication...really makes a difference

@wfryer
Catch box is awesome! Carl Hooker used one in his preso at our school last March.
Hey there Monte 

@drmmtatom
Good evening Peggy! 

@pgeorge
never heard of Catch box. Need to check it out.

@wfryer
It's a spongy box that is a wireless microphone

@pgeorge
cool!
so glad they did before/after surveys with the students! so valuable to have that perspective! Does Carolyn have a blog post about that?

@drmmtatom
Catch Box: http://us.getcatchbox.com/

@pgeorge
Thanks Monte!
that makes sense to create design projects that require collaboration!

@drmmtatom
You are welcome

@wfryer
those comments from Kevin were priceless.

@pgeorge
This is the documentary that Kevin mentioned at the beginning re If you build it and how it influenced the foundation for building their program. https://m.facebook.com/IfYouBuildItFilm/posts/10153279759398053

brilliant way to monitor the kids' conversations while working outside!
great point about decluttering the classroom!

@wfryer
WONDERFUL ideas & perspectives tonight. thank you, thank you!

@pgeorge
so many great stories and ideas shared! really helpful!!

@ninapeery
Thank you for the ideas and resources.

@kfasimpaur
Thanks everyone!

@pgeorge
Thanks to the entire panel and Susan for facilitating it all!

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@drmmtatom
Enjoyed the conversation! Good night