Learning Lab: A4LE CEU Summit
May 31, 2024
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
FAU
111 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Join us for an immersive learning experience at the A4LE Florida Chapter's CEU Blitz! This dynamic event
brings together architects, designers, educators, and industry professionals for a day of intensive
continuing education sessions focused on the latest trends and innovations in educational facility
design. From insightful presentations to engaging discussions, attendees will gain valuable insights into
cutting-edge design principles, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the future of learning
environments. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with peers, and stay at the
forefront of educational design excellence.
Learning Objectives:
- Architectural Solutions: Gain insights into cutting-edge architectural strategies and design principles
tailored to educational environments, understanding how architects leverage spatial planning, building
materials, and layout configurations to optimize learning outcomes and student engagement.
- Furniture Innovations: Explore the latest trends and advancements in educational furniture design,
examining how ergonomic principles, modular layouts, and flexible seating options contribute to
dynamic, collaborative learning spaces that accommodate diverse teaching styles and student needs.
- Paint Applications: Discover the transformative role of color psychology and paint technologies in
educational settings, uncovering how strategic color schemes, durable coatings, and low-VOC
formulations enhance aesthetics, promote a conducive learning atmosphere, and support the well-being
of students and educators.
- Flooring Solutions: Delve into the realm of educational flooring solutions, from sustainable materials to
acoustic performance, exploring how flooring specialists integrate durability, safety features, and
acoustic properties to create functional, comfortable, and resilient learning environments conducive to
student success.
Speakers:
Sherwin Williams, Gerflor, VS America, KI
| SCHEDULE |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM
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Check-in: Breakfast, Networking
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| 9:00 – 10:00 AM
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Presentation: Sherwin Williams
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| 10:00 – 10:15 AM
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Break
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| 10:15 – 11:15 AM
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Presentation: Gerflor
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| 11:15 – 11:30 AM
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Break
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| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Presentation: KI
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| 12:30 – 1:30 PM
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Lunch and Vendor Showcase
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| 1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Presentation: VS America
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| 2:30 – 3:00 PM
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Break
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| 3:00 – 4:00 PM
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Speaker Opportunity: TBD
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| 4:00 – 4:15 PM
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Break
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| 4:30 – 6:30 PM
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Networking Happy Hour
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Members: Free | Non-Members: $25
Register
Event Sponsors:
CEU and Lunch
Happy Hour
Call for Tours
As we continue our mission to promote exceptional educational facility design and construction, the Florida chapter is delighted to invite you to participate in our Project Tours initiative. We believe that learning from real-world examples is a powerful way to inspire creativity, share best practices, and elevate the quality of educational spaces. Your involvement in this program can make a significant impact on our community of professionals and educators.
The Florida Chapter Project Tours initiative provides a unique opportunity for our members to showcase their outstanding educational facilities, renovations, and construction projects to fellow industry experts, educators, and stakeholders. We encourage all our members to share their successful projects, innovative designs, and lessons learned as we collectively strive for excellence in creating optimal learning environments.
Please take a few moments to complete our Project Tours Application Form. Your responses will help us curate an engaging and diverse selection of educational spaces that will inspire our members and support the growth of our community.
Submit Your Tour
Call for Presentations
We extend a warm invitation for you to actively contribute to the advancement of our community by proposing a presentation for consideration in our upcoming events. Your expertise and unique insights hold the power to significantly influence our collective knowledge-sharing landscape and, in turn, enhance the educational experiences of our members.
To contribute to this exciting endeavor, we kindly ask you to invest a few moments in completing our Presentation Topic Proposal Application Form. Your thoughtful responses will serve as an invaluable tool in evaluating the relevance and potential impact of your proposed topic on the professional growth and educational excellence of our members.
Submit Your Presentation