It is no longer adequate to simply consider technology in the classroom as an afterthought once the construction or renovation is complete. Nor is it advisable to proceed with elaborate designs without considering their impact upon existing lines of business and budgets.

Led by Steve Thorburn, the Planning for Classroom Technology workshop Nov. 2, 2009 in Denver (just prior to the Educause conference) provides knowledge and tools that will benefit anyone involved in the planning of audiovisual technology in the classroom or providing system support. Participants will discuss how to approach the integration of audiovisual systems into classroom buildings and identify potential problems.

Audiovisual (AV) technology and multimedia are powerful teaching and learning tools. The underlying technology is complex, but the student/instructor experience doesn't have to be. There are new tools and knowledge to optimize AV technology in the classroom, and to deliver support. This workshop provides the foundation needed to recognize the components of a successful learning space design.

The workshop is targeted to benefit CIO's, IT Directors, facility managers, interior designers, architects and anyone who is involved in the planning or design of formal or informal learning spaces, or responsible for AV presentation technology. The session runs 8:30-4:30 pm. Attendees will earn 6 AIA Certified Continuing Education Units or 6 InfoComm Renewal Units, and receive a detailed workbook to keep. For those not working on a classroom building, the information in the classroom technology workshop is easily applied to the same issues, goals and concerns encountered in corporate and public meeting, training and conference spaces.