This session addresses the gap between construction and occupancy, equipping educators to activate new learning environments from day one. As Woodland Junior High nears the end of construction, Fayetteville Public Schools and modus studio formed a cross-disciplinary...
Immersive environments are often reduced to themed or visually driven spaces. This session challenges that perception, reframing immersion as a holistic design strategy, one that emerges when space, graphics, materiality and learning are intentionally aligned to...
This session shares findings from a year-long case study examining how classroom furniture and spatial arrangement influenced student engagement, collaboration, self-efficacy, and teaching practices in two secondary classrooms. Using surveys, focus groups,...
This session presents new evidence showing how micro‑level workspace conditions — specifically natural light, views, and task lighting — relate to teachers’ positions within organizational communication networks. Using full‑population sociometric analysis and spatial...
Transforming learning environments across an entire district can feel overwhelming, but strategic pilot programs can provide a powerful pathway to innovation. This session explores how school leaders can use pilot initiatives to test ideas, gather meaningful data, and...
