Learning takes place in spaces that are not limited to the classroom, as it
is a process that occurs everywhere within the educational facility,
starting from the classroom to the corridors, roads, etc. The learning
spaces within the educational facilities are classified into formal and
informal learning spaces. The official learning space is the space that
is used according to regular official appointments, and these spaces
vary to include classes, lecture halls, laboratories, ceremonies, ... etc.
There are several factors that affect the design of formal learning
spaces, including: The development in pedagogy: The pedagogy has
witnessed a shift towards active learning and collaborative learning,
and teaching methods vary according to the need of the scientific
subject, which results in arranging the semester according to the
teaching method followed. . New students' qualities and habits:
Understanding students 'characteristics and habits helps in designing
and developing learning spaces. There are five important features for
new students that must be taken care of and taken into account:
digital, mobile, independence, social, and participatory. Rapid
development in educational communication technology: It means all
digital and non-digital devices, devices, software and media that are
integrated into the education process. Education technologies can be
divided into three categories, namely, virtual technologies, installed
devices, and mobile devices. The tendency towards the human being at
the center of design: through concern for some features, including:
health (which includes: physical comfort - good lighting - acoustics -
indoor air quality), motivation (through attention to sensory signals -
contact with nature, various color shapes), adaptation ( Through flexibility - sufficient space - portable display - connection to various
information - Informal learning space is a space inside the educational
facility that allows students to practice and discuss academic work
without committing to official deadlines. The spaces that represent
informal learning spaces are varied and include: outdoor space,
corridors, lobbies and lounges, coffee shop, and library. There are
factors that affect the success of informal learning spaces, including:
Spaces conform to the needs of learners. Achieving a balance
between society and isolation. Stimulus . Availability of technology
and ease of contact with information. . Adaptation.