PR1 - NIILS Country Context Reports
The NIILS Country Context Reports provide an overview of the availability and infrastructure of informal learning spaces in the project countries. This includes a) the ‘State of the art’ of existing networks, stakeholder communities, previous projects etc., b) Characteristics of informal and non-conventional learning spaces provided by the institutions and in the university surrounding, and c) Awareness and existing strategies to promote inclusive informal and non-conventional learning environments and to mitigate existing inequalities. The NIILS Comparative Report presents a comparative synthesis of the results of the NIILS Country Context Reports, enriched by the European context.
PR2 – NIILS Users‘ Perspective Analysis Reports
The NIILS Users’ Perspective Analysis Reports provide an overview of the users’ perspective in the partner countries. These include a) the availability, accessibility, spatial characteristics, equipment and usage of informal or non-conventional learning spaces, b) users’ perception and experiences regarding the fit of learning strategies and learning spaces, c) the impact of the informal non-conventional learning spaces on student’ well-being, self-regulation, knowledge acquisition and university belongingness, d) existing inequalities and barriers in relation to informal or non-conventional learning spaces, e) students’ and lectures’ awareness and enabling strategies to overcome existing inequalities and barriers.
The NIILS Synthesis Report provides a synthesis of the findings of the NIILS “Users’ Perspective Analysis: usage, perception, and impact of informal learning spaces”.
PR3 – NIILS Mapping Platform
The NIILS Mapping Platform is a device for mapping, collecting and sharing information on informal and non-conventional learning spaces, which are used by students’ and lectures of the partner universities or available for their use on and off campus.
The platform offers support in finding informal learning spaces by means of an integrated filter function. Informal learning spaces of the following universities are integrated: AKDENİZ (Akdeniz University), HTWB (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin), MRU (Mykolo Romerio Universitetas), SAPIENZA (Università Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza), UWK (University for Continuing Education Krems).
The filter function is used to specify the desired criteria for the informal learning space, e.g. location, privacy, requirements and size. After making a selection, the mapping platform provides an overview of the relevant learning spaces, including images, detailed descriptions and opening hours.
The platform is an essential project result of the NIILS project with many thanks to Università Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza, which was the leading organisation in its creation.