Dive into designing spaces from scratch, tailored for higher ed technology managers. Learn how to create innovative environments by first listening to the needs of clients and end users. Discover the process of translating these insights into functional, engaging spaces that enhance learning and collaboration. Our panel will share strategies for ideation, planning, and incorporating cutting-edge technology, providing a "day in the life" perspective of a successful space. Gain practical tips and inspiration to transform your blank canvas into a dynamic educational hub.
In this October Power Hour, we will:
Identify strategies for gathering and translating stakeholder and end-user needs into clear design requirements for higher education learning spaces.
Describe the key stages of developing a learning space from initial ideation and planning through technology selection and implementation.
Apply practical design approaches to create functional, engaging, and technology-enabled environments that support learning, collaboration, and the day-to-day user experience.
Renewal Units
This activity earns 1 Renewal Units (RUs). RUs can apply in the following manner:
CTS: 1, CTS-D: 1 | 1 Total Max Renewal Units
Speakers
Toms Cirvelis
COO and Co-founder
Catchbox
Trevor Flynn
CTS-D, Lead Engineer/Owner
FLYNN Design Services
Mike Pedersen
M.Engr, CTS-D, CTS-I, Audiovisual Experience Manager
Iowa State University
Craig Underwood
CTS, Director of AV Engineering
Moravian University
Moderator
Marc Cholewczynski
Academic Technology – Technical Services, Oregon State
Marc Cholewczynski is a seasoned higher ed technologist and strategic AV leader, currently serving as Associate Director of Academic Technology – Technical Services at Oregon State University. Marc leads teams that support immersive learning environments, broadcast operations, XR/VR research platforms, and AV ecosystems. Known to many as The AV Diplomat, he specializes in aligning people, processes, and platforms to deliver impactful learning and collaboration experiences. All while bringing a unique mix of frontline experience, strategic insight, and real-world humor to conversations about transforming campus technology landscapes. Let’s define what success looks like—and build the systems that bring it to life.