This survey will collect data about makerspaces, makerlabs, or collaborative learning environments. While those terms mean many things, it is important to start with a basic definition (for the sake of simplicity, we will use the term "makerspace" throughout this survey):
Makerspaces are collaborative learning environments that serve as gathering points where people come together to share materials, knowledge, and experiences. Makerspaces can have all different varieties of materials and tools (hi tech and low tech) where the focus is to create, invent, tinker, explore, and discover using the tools, materials, and knowledge available. The mindset of a makerspace is community partnership, collaboration, and the free exchange of ideas.