Thinking about learning spaces - student views

Over the past few days I've been involved in doing some small-scale research focusing on the spaces which students learn in. From visual diaries, concept maps and interviews, it seems that students generally feel that the spaces which the university provide are received positively. The learning environment is seen as inherently collaborative in nature, whilst home spaces are seen as personal and reflective. This clear dichotomy is seen as a natural system with social learning being seen as important whilst at the university, whilst spaces such as offices and bedrooms at home are seen as a more positive space for quiet work to extend and reflect on the understanding considered in university sessions. The only space which was considered to be underrepresented in the university campus were social spaces, seen as having great potential for more informal social learning - especially where WIFI is available.