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Tomas Jimenez Eliaeson

Tomas Jimenez Eliaeson

Design PartnerLittle

Tomas leads a team of designers dedicated to School, Higher Education, and Civic projects. With more than 25 years of experience, Tomas’ emphasis is on immersive learning environments, well building, resilient design, and the design process. He is skilled at problem solving and furnishing clients with creative solutions that enhance their learning environments through innovative design, creating Immersive LearningScapes for 21st century education.  Tomas presents frequently school design topics at conferences such as A4LE LEarningscapes, Edspaces, NEOCON, and AIA.  He has been an invited participant in the Symposium for Reforming Tucson Unified School District and the Dept. of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Think Tank - Vision For 21st Century Military Schools. Tomas has been with Little since 2002.

Thu Oct 292:00 PM – 3:00 PMClassroom 2502A: Constructive Playthings

New Horizons for Learning Environments in the Age of AI

Amid the rapid rise of AI, this session rethinks what defines an optimal learning ecosystem. This new “horizon” calls for a new language to describe w

Amid the rapid rise of AI, this session rethinks what defines an optimal learning ecosystem. This new “horizon” calls for a new language to describe where and how learning happens. As spatial taxonomies evolve, so too must our approach to design—shif

Amid the rapid rise of AI, this session rethinks what defines an optimal learning ecosystem. This new “horizon” calls for a new language to describe where and how learning happens. As spatial taxonomies evolve, so too must our approach to design—shifting from prescriptive solutions to performance‑driven environments that adapt in real time to learner needs. Participants will leave with a fresh framework for understanding how learning environments

Amid the rapid rise of AI, this session rethinks what defines an optimal learning ecosystem. This new “horizon” calls for a new language to describe where and how learning happens. As spatial taxonomies evolve, so too must our approach to design—shifting from prescriptive solutions to performance‑driven environments that adapt in real time to learner needs. Participants will leave with a fresh framework for understanding how learning environments, powered by AI, can unlock new possibilities for student agency, educator impact, and systemic equity.  

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 1: Learning Spaces, Reimagined — Evolving physical spaces shaping the future of learningSession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Tomas Jimenez Eliaeson
Emily McGinnis
Jolene Levin
Tomas Jimenez Eliaeson
Tomas Jimenez EliaesonDesign Partner, Little
Emily McGinnis
Emily McGinnisK-12 National Education Manager, KI
Jolene Levin
Jolene LevinK-12 Education Consultant, KI and Platinum
Tomas Jimenez Eliaeson
Tomas Jimenez EliaesonDesign Partner, Little
Emily McGinnis
Emily McGinnisK-12 National Education Manager, KI
Jolene Levin
Jolene LevinK-12 Education Consultant, KI and Platinum
Tags:Group D
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
CEU Selection:AIA HSW, IDCEC HSW