Dr Robert Dillon
US Co-OrdinatorPlanning Learning Spaces in Practice/ Rogers Elementary SchoolDr. Robert Dillon has served as a designer, educator and leader for over thirty years. His work focuses on solutions and supporting change in organizations to maximize learning. Dr. Dillon works with schools and districts in collaborative partnership to shift thinking and break the inertia of traditional school. Dr. Dillon supports school design in a number of areas including: learning environments, technology integration, and instructional design. The core purpose of the work continues to flow through an empathy lens that considers what the optimal design would be for students. Dr. Dillon has been involved with design projects around the globe that have included solutions for higher education pre-k classrooms; public libraries; urban, rural, suburban schools, and a number of charter and independent schools.
Beyond the Ribbon: Evaluating the Performance of Learning Ecosystems
Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This…Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time…Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time. Through a narrative of ten chapters, participants will examine how environments evolve in new and existing spaces. Using the COURSE framework and a small-group scorecard activity, attendees will eva…Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time. Through a narrative of ten chapters, participants will examine how environments evolve in new and existing spaces. Using the COURSE framework and a small-group scorecard activity, attendees will evaluate environments and identify practical strategies they can apply immediately.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Transforming Elementary Classroom Spaces into Early Childhood Places
Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs. Most of these programs are in elementary …Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs. Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developme…Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs. Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developmental needs. Some children — barely potty trained and only 36 months old — are entering a world designed for significantly older students. Join us to discuss and design early childood PLACES that meet…Today, over 1.75 million 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs. Most of these programs are in elementary school buildings using classrooms built for older children of different physical sizes and developmental needs. Some children — barely potty trained and only 36 months old — are entering a world designed for significantly older students. Join us to discuss and design early childood PLACES that meet the needs of our youngest learners.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
