PlanSpec 2.0- A Turn-key Solution for the 21st Century
By Matthew Clarke, SR. Project Manager-Learning Environment Specialist (SR. PM-LES)
There is a lot to think about when designing and filling a new institution with new furniture that meets desired pedagogical outcomes in a timely manner. Imagine having to determine if what you have been buying will meet the needs of the future generations. Everything from color, texture, to functionality and quantity must be considered BEFORE taking action. Data must be furnished and opinions garnered from a variety of sources in order to understand the focus of each discipline. Special needs, learning modalities and even social economic issues will only exacerbate your project design goals.
The latest studies show that the traditional classroom layout is best suited for auditory learners which only make up a fraction of the classroom population! Past learning environments were designed for teacher instruction through lecturing- the least effective teaching modality! Keeping students engaged in this type of classroom is a challenge.
The current solution rests with the collaborative learning environments that prescribe to the 21st Century. Today’s education is training for future careers that do not even exist yet! We need to teach for the new skills needed for the future. Communications through technology, collaboration and cooperation have proven instrumental to modern learning environments. Architects, designers, teachers and administrators all play an important role in developing these new inviting and engaging environments. Color, texture, lighting, mobility and flexibility are just a few of the considerations these professionals must address for classroom success.
Planspec 2.0 is a unique turnkey system that addresses each of the above stated challenges by drawing on our 21st Century certified experts and their specialized database of suitable furniture lines that meet today’s higher standards. They ensure that suitable options are afforded to you to engage the lifelong learners so that discipline issues are lessened while interaction in the new global community is heightened. Our designers and space planners contribute stunning visual renderings that augment texture, color and lighting for dramatic and stimulating effect. Our seasoned factory trained sales consultants draw on their experience to ensure that environments are not only mobile and flexible but also cooperative, technologically friendly and collaborative. Planspec 2.0 takes your proposed vision and turns it into a modern reality. Planspec 2.0 IS the very best solution to effective classroom design and implementation!
Planspec 2.0 manages each step of this challenging process inclusive but not limited to: Designing/space planning, product selection, budgeting, procurement, scheduling/logistics, time definite delivery, installation, reporting and multi-year warranty follow-up. Experience The Difference with the very best the Project Managed Service industry has to offer!
Matthew Clarke, the young visionary behind the blog, is an 8 year expert in educational space design. He advocates for a shift from traditional classrooms to collaborative 21st-century learning environments. Matthew Clarke, harnesses the proprietary attributes and unique capabilities of the patented Planspec 2.0 process- a turnkey system, to interweave the customers’ diverse needs with modern educational principles. Experience the transformative difference with Planspec 2.0 led by Matthew Clarke of Educator’s Depot, Inc.