D2.2 - eNaBlS Online Platform - Initial Version

-1CERTH (Apostolos Malamakis, George Banias) eNaBlS online platform – initial version DELIVERABLE D2.2 APRIL 2025 Deliverable 2.2 -2- @enabls-eu @eNaBlS_eu @eNaBlS_eu @eNaBlS-eu [email protected] www.enabls.eu @enabls.eu Deliverable 2.2 -3Document Information Document ID D2.2 Title eNaBlS online platform – initial version Work Package WP2 - STRUCTURING: Providing support to Living Labs throughout the eNaBlS lifetime Due Date 30/04/2025 Delivery date 30/04/2025 Dissemination Level PU-fully open Partner Responsible CERTH Main Authors Apostolos Malamakis - CERTH George Banias - CERTH Contributors Peer Reviewers Reviewer 1 Dora Psoma - IDEA Reviewer 1 Julia Fellinger – 3s Coordinator Ann-Catrin Fender – University of Hohenheim (UHOH) Document History Version Date Main Modifications Author(s) 0.1 02/02/2025 Deliverable structure CERTH 0.2 15/03/2025 Enhanced structure and detailed operational model CERTH 0.3 27/04/2025 Oppla provided structure of Chapters 4 and 5 CERTH 0.4 29/04/2025 Feedback from internal review process was added CERTH 1.0 30/04/2025 Final version ready for submission CERTH Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). 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To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Deliverable 2.2 -4Table of Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................... 7 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 8 2 Platform Objectives and Scope ........................................................... 10 2.1 Main objectives of the eNaBlS online platform. ............................................... 10 2.2 Targeted Users .................................................................................................. 11 3 User Stories .......................................................................................... 12 3.1 Analysis of Project Partner Needs ..................................................................... 12 3.2 Analysis of External Stakeholders and Other Users’ Needs ............................. 13 3.3 Implications for Platform Development ........................................................... 15 4 Overview of Platform Functionalities ................................................. 16 4.1 Key Benefits of Oppla Integration ..................................................................... 16 4.2 Summary of eNaBlS Microsite Functionalities ................................................. 16 4.2.1 Resource Libraries ................................................................................................. 16 4.2.2 eNaBlS Case Studies (Living Labs) ........................................................................ 17 4.2.3 Microsite Administration, Management, and Membership ................................ 17 4.2.4 Integration of "Related Content" from Other Projects ........................................ 17 4.2.5 Additional Functionalities Available ..................................................................... 17 5 Operational Model ............................................................................... 18 5.1 Summary of Microsite Technical Infrastructure ............................................... 18 5.2 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................. 18 5.2.1 Site Administrator ................................................................................................. 19 5.2.2 Site Contributor ..................................................................................................... 19 5.2.3 Site User (General Visitor) .................................................................................... 19 5.3 Workflow for Content Creation, Uploading, Validation, and Dissemination .. 19 5.3.1 Content Creation and Submission ........................................................................ 20 5.3.2 Moderation and Validation .................................................................................. 20 5.3.3 Dissemination and Sharing ................................................................................... 20 6 Platform Structure and User Navigation ............................................ 21 6.1 Proposed sitemap and navigation structure. ................................................... 21 6.1.1 Home/Dashboard ................................................................................................. 21 Deliverable 2.2 -56.1.2 About Section ........................................................................................................ 21 6.1.3 TVET Curricula on NBS .......................................................................................... 22 6.1.4 Repository ............................................................................................................. 22 6.1.5 Living Labs ............................................................................................................. 23 6.2 Process of Connecting Structure to User Stories Analysis ................................ 23 6.3 User interface design considerations ............................................................... 24 7 Content of the Initial Version .............................................................. 25 7.1 Content Inclusion Criteria .................................................................................. 25 7.1.1 Resources content type ......................................................................................... 26 7.1.2 Case Studies content type ..................................................................................... 26 7.1.3 Events .................................................................................................................... 27 7.2 Visual and Navigational Enhancements ........................................................... 27 7.3 A User-Centric Launch ....................................................................................... 27 8 Implementation Timeline and Next Steps .......................................... 28 8.1 Timeline of platform launch and subsequent updates. ................................... 28 8.2 Milestones and checkpoints leading to the full functionality of the platform.29 Annexes ...................................................................................................... 30 Annex 1 – Slides presented by Oppla during preparation and planning meeting on 24/01/2025 .................................................................................................................. 30 List of Figures Figure 1. Partner responses on what do the need from the eNaBlS eplatform. ..................... 12 Figure 2. Responses from partners answering as stakeholders and other users on what do the need from the eNaBlS eplatform. .................................................................................... 14 Figure 3. Banner created for the Home section of the eplatform. ......................................... 21 Figure 4. Banner created for the About section of the eplatform. ......................................... 22 Figure 5. Banner created for the TVET Curricula on NBS section of the eplatform. ................ 22 Figure 6. Banner created for the Repository section of the eplatform. .................................. 23 Figure 7. Banner created for the Living Labs section of the eplatform. .................................. 23 Figure 8. Selection table of types of content .......................................................................... 25 Figure 9. Screenshots of the eNablS Oppla microsite. Home (left) and About (right) tabs are shown. .................................................................................................................................... 28 Deliverable 2.2 -6Table of Abbreviations Abbreviation Description D Deliverable WP Work Package NBS Nature Based Solutions VET Vocational Education and Training TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training HE Higher Education WIA Whole Institution Approach API Application Programming Interface UI User Interface WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Deliverable 2.2 -7Executive Summary Deliverable D2.2 documents the design, development, and launch of the initial version of the eNaBlS online platform—an integral component of the eNaBlS project’s strategy to promote Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) across educational, policy, and research domains. The platform serves as a digital knowledge hub and dissemination tool that enhances the visibility, accessibility, and longevity of the project’s outputs. This deliverable presents the platform’s objectives, technical and operational model, content, functionalities, and implementation timeline. The platform has been developed as a dedicated microsite within Oppla (www.oppla.eu), Europe’s largest online community focused on Nature-Based Solutions. This integration offers strategic benefits, including permanent archiving, zero long-term maintenance costs, and access to a large audience of NBS practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. The updated Oppla platform is based on Drupal 10.4.6, an open-source, secure, and modular content management system, allowing for adaptability, stability, and high levels of interoperability with other EU knowledge systems. The eNaBlS microsite is accessible through https://oppla.eu/enabls and offers user-centric functionalities tailored to the project’s diverse stakeholder base. These include two core content libraries, the Repository and TVET Curricula, dedicated pages for the project’s seven Living Labs and administrative features for content moderation and platform management. All content is categorized using Oppla’s standardized taxonomy system to enhance searchability and usability. A core strength of the platform lies in its foundation on user needs. A targeted consultation gathered user stories from project partners, structured using the “As a [who], I want [what], because [why]” model. These responses informed the design of the platform, resulting in a focus on simplicity, accessibility, intuitive navigation, and strong metadata structuring. Key user requests such as improved content findability, streamlined content submission workflows, and visual clarity were translated into specific features and interface decisions. The operational model provides clear role definitions for three user types: Administrators (who manage structure and content), Contributors (who can upload and manage their own materials), and General Users (who can access all public content without login). Content creation is facilitated through intuitive webforms that support images, metadata tagging, and documentation uploads. A moderation system ensures quality control and relevance before public dissemination. Validated resources are made visible across the broader Oppla network and beyond through integration with APIs and promotion via newsletters and social media. Design elements, such as tailored section banners created by project partner FOCUS, enhance navigation and brand consistency. The platform is fully mobileresponsive and tested across devices and browsers. The initial version of the platform includes curated content from WP1, T2.3, T2.4, and T3.2, including high-quality policy documents, educational materials, NBS case studies, and strategic outputs such as curricula. A planning tool in Mural was used to determine which sections and types of content would be activated for the initial launch. The platform will be continuously updated in alignment with future deliverables and stakeholder input, maintaining relevance throughout and beyond the project lifecycle. Deliverable 2.2 -81 Introduction Addressing the global biodiversity crisis necessitates collaborative, informed, and coordinated action across multiple societal sectors, ranging from education to research and professional practice. eNaBlS aims explicitly at enhancing European institutional capacities to integrate Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) effectively into Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curricula, Higher Education (HE) and practical applications. To accomplish this goal, an essential element is establishing a robust, fully accessible and user-friendly digital infrastructure that serves as a centralized repository. This infrastructure is the eNaBlS online platform, designed to enable the project's consortium to engage and disseminate critical information produce throughout the project effectively. Deliverable 2.2 details the initial launch phase of the eNaBlS online platform, providing a comprehensive description of its functionalities, operational model, and the specific content it initially hosts. Scheduled to become operational by the end of April 2025 (project month 16), the platform is envisioned not merely as a static repository but as a dynamic, evolving space aligned closely with the project's progression. It will facilitate consortium interactions, support knowledge exchange, and disseminate research and educational outcomes extensively. To optimize the platform's effectiveness and long-term visibility, the eNaBlS consortium, after consultation with the Project Officer, has established a strategic partnership with Oppla (www.oppla.eu), a renowned community and repository specializing in NBS and biodiversity-related initiatives. Leveraging this partnership, the eNaBlS platform will be developed as a dedicated microsite within the newly enhanced Oppla digital environment, which itself is scheduled for a full launch in early Q2 2025. This integration significantly benefits the project by providing immediate access to a comprehensive set of pre-built digital tools, ensuring rapid development, scalability, and efficient longterm management. The new Oppla platform presents an advanced technological landscape featuring innovative functionalities. Central to this new digital environment is the concept of software components. These are modular, ready-to-use functionalities that can be seamlessly combined to create customized websites, collaborative workspaces, and specialized online environments tailored precisely to a project's unique requirements. Through the utilization of these components, Oppla ensures that the eNaBlS microsite development proceeds more swiftly and efficiently compared to traditional website development approaches, thereby significantly reducing the overall build and deployment time. The Oppla microsite integration brings multiple strategic advantages. Firstly, it connects the eNaBlS project directly to Oppla's established community, which comprises over 5,000 engaged members, more than 500 curated products, and 600 documented case studies. This established community presence will substantially amplify the project's visibility, fostering wider stakeholder engagement and enhancing the impact and reach of eNaBlS-generated content. Secondly, the integration guarantees long-term sustainability beyond the project duration, offering a reliable solution for continuous hosting, maintenance, and enhancement of the eNaBlS community resources. Last, the interoperability of Oppla through its advanced Application Programming Interface (API) supports seamless sharing and integration of eNaBlS content with other digital platforms and projects across Europe and globally. This interconnectedness ensures that the resources developed by the eNaBlS consortium can easily contribute to broader biodiversity and NBS communities. The platform’s content, initially populated from the mapping activities completed under Work Package 1 (WP1) and tasks T2.3, T2.4, and T3.2, will encompass an extensive range of resources. This content includes existing educational curricula related to biodiversity and NBS from eNaBlS partner universities and TVET institutions. Crucially, the eNaBlS online platform will also feature dedicated sections focused on innovative TVET and skill development programmes specifically designed by the consortium. It will document and Deliverable 2.2 -9disseminate the outcomes of transdisciplinary dialogues focused on developing holistic university curricula, encompassing the Whole Institution Approach (WIA), a systemic method designed to integrate sustainability comprehensively within educational institutions. Moreover, the platform will showcase collaborative schemes aimed at curriculum development, networking opportunities, and strategic operational objectives developed by the consortium for upcoming project phases. Deliverable 2.2 -164 Overview of Platform Functionalities 4.1 Key Benefits of Oppla Integration The eNaBlS microsite is fully integrated into Oppla as a "Group," leveraging a new service model developed by Oppla. This model allows projects to manage their own websites, workspaces, and online communities within the larger Oppla platform—the world's largest community focused on Naturebased Solutions (NbS). This strategic integration offers multiple significant advantages, ensuring the eNaBlS platform is sustainable, visible, and interconnected. First, the integration ensures the permanent archiving of eNaBlS resources within the EU Repository of NbS. This includes the ability to share resources with external websites and platforms using the Oppla Application Programming Interface (API), enhancing cross-platform dissemination and visibility. The API acts as a software intermediary that enables secure and standardized sharing of content across multiple digital environments. Second, the microsite benefits from high visibility and accessibility. Through Oppla's established community of over 5,000 members and a broad network of projects and initiatives, the eNaBlS outputs reach a wide range of stakeholders, increasing their dissemination impact and potential uptake by educators, policymakers, researchers, and citizens. Third, the integration model results in no long-term hosting or maintenance costs for the eNaBlS consortium. The microsite benefits from continuous hosting, technical support, and software updates provided by Oppla without incurring additional expenses beyond the initial setup fee. This ensures the long-term sustainability of the platform, securing its role as a permanent repository and dissemination tool beyond the project's funded period. 4.2 Summary of eNaBlS Microsite Functionalities Through the Oppla Groups system, the eNaBlS microsite has access to a wide range of functionalities, many of which are already active in the initial platform build. Additional functionalities are available and can be activated as the project evolves in response to emerging needs identified by partners and end-users. The current core functionalities are described below. 4.2.1 Resource Libraries The eNaBlS microsite incorporates two key resource libraries: • Main Repository: Hosts critical materials gathered through mapping and analytical activities of WP1, T2.3, T2.4, and T3.2. It includes policy documents, standards, reports, guidelines, transdisciplinary dialogue outcomes on Whole Institution Approaches (WIA), and research agendas outlining gaps and future directions. • TVET Curricula Database: Focused specifically on educational resources related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes. It provides access to online courses, curricula models, and educational frameworks supporting NBS. Both libraries are built using Oppla’s standardized "Resources" system, ensuring structured categorization based on keywords, ecosystems, global goals, and other metadata. This system improves the findability and interoperability of the content, enabling users to search efficiently and even share resources beyond Oppla via the API. Deliverable 2.2 -174.2.2 eNaBlS Case Studies (Living Labs) The microsite features a dedicated system for presenting the seven eNaBlS Living Labs established in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Lithuania, Greece, and the Czech Republic. Each case study entry highlights the Lab's activities, objectives, and outcomes related to enhancing education on NBS and biodiversity conservation. As Living Lab activities evolve, these entries will be expanded to include detailed case studies, multimedia elements, and cross-references to relevant resources in the Repository and TVET sections. 4.2.3 Microsite Administration, Management, and Membership The eNaBlS consortium maintains full administrative control over the microsite: • Administrator Accounts: Designated members have full administrative rights, enabling them to moderate content, create new pages, approve members, and manage events. • Member Accounts: Initially restricted to project partners, member accounts allow users to submit content, receive platform notifications, and participate in platform-related activities. In future phases, membership may be expanded to external stakeholders to foster a wider community of practice. This structure ensures administrative flexibility, operational security, and opportunities for participatory engagement. 4.2.4 Integration of "Related Content" from Other Projects The Oppla integration allows eNaBlS microsite administrators to display "related content" from other projects hosted on Oppla: • Related resources can be included in the TVET Curricula or Repository to enrich the offering. • Automation features allow for the dynamic inclusion of new relevant content as it is uploaded on Oppla, with options for moderation to maintain thematic relevance. This feature ensures that the eNaBlS platform remains updated and enriched beyond the life of the project, supporting long-term relevance and dynamism. 4.2.5 Additional Functionalities Available While not all features are activated at the initial launch, the microsite architecture includes additional tools that can be deployed as needed: • Events Calendar: A centralized space to advertise webinars, Living Lab events, workshops, and consortium meetings. • News and Articles Section: A space for publishing project news, blog posts, articles, and media highlights. • Webforms and Surveys: Tools for user feedback collection, consultations, event registration, and targeted surveys. These functionalities provide the flexibility to scale and adapt the platform in alignment with evolving project activities and stakeholder needs. Deliverable 2.2 -185 Operational Model The operational model of the eNaBlS online platform builds upon the robust digital architecture and community management framework of the Oppla platform. Designed for long-term scalability, openness, and ease of use, the microsite leverages both the technical sophistication of the underlying infrastructure and a structured user management system to support its evolving content and collaborative needs. This chapter outlines the microsite’s technical foundation, user roles and permissions, and the workflows established for content creation, validation, and dissemination. 5.1 Summary of Microsite Technical Infrastructure The eNaBlS microsite is built on the Oppla platform using Drupal (version 10.4.6), a mature and widely used open-source content management system (CMS). Drupal’s modular and flexible architecture provides a powerful backbone for knowledge management platforms such as Oppla. Its features directly support the aims of the eNaBlS project by enabling structured content development and collaborative management. Key technical benefits of the Drupal-based system include: • Open-source licensing: Ensures transparency and freedom for future adaptation, redistribution, and unrestricted usage of the software. • Modular architecture: Supports the addition of new features, tools, or content types, responding flexibly to the project's evolving requirements. • User-friendly content management: Enables non-technical users—such as educators and researchers—to manage content independently via intuitive web interfaces. • Strong security protocols: Includes built-in security features supported by a large open-source community, ensuring prompt resolution of vulnerabilities. • Interoperability: Drupal’s compatibility with European Commission systems and other institutional digital infrastructures enhances potential integration with broader platforms. The eNaBlS microsite benefits from full integration into Oppla’s overarching system. All routine technical maintenance tasks, including security updates, patches, and deployment of new functionalities, are centrally managed by Oppla. This shared infrastructure ensures consistency and technical reliability without burdening project partners with software management. New functionalities developed within Oppla Groups will automatically become available to the eNaBlS microsite. This includes features currently under development or added in response to other projects’ needs—further reinforcing the long-term value of hosting the microsite within a dynamic digital ecosystem. Importantly, the microsite ensures complete ownership and control of content by contributors. All intellectual property remains with the originators, and content can be exported at any time upon request in widely used formats such as .csv or XML. Contributors also benefit from the ability to disseminate content externally via the Oppla API, allowing for seamless integration into other websites, tools, or repositories. 5.2 Roles and Responsibilities The eNaBlS microsite incorporates a tiered user system to ensure structured collaboration and secure content management. This system includes three primary types of user accounts, each with clearly Deliverable 2.2 -19defined roles and permissions described in the following chapters. By employing this access model, the microsite balances transparency and inclusivity with appropriate controls over quality assurance and technical security. It ensures that both internal collaboration and external dissemination can operate smoothly and sustainably. 5.2.1 Site Administrator • Holds full editorial and operational control over the microsite. • Responsible for moderating submitted content, managing users, creating new pages, configuring site structure, and maintaining consistency. • Acts as the main liaison with the Oppla support team to request technical adjustments or resolve platform issues. • Coordinates the rollout of new features and activates additional functionalities when needed. 5.2.2 Site Contributor • Includes verified users—primarily eNaBlS project partners—who can submit, edit, and manage their own content. • Contributors may create resources, case studies, and other page elements using standard Oppla templates. • Accounts are granted through a simple verification process on the Oppla website. • Once verified, contributors can also engage with other Oppla-hosted Groups, supporting crossproject collaboration within the wider NBS community. 5.2.3 Site User (General Visitor) • The platform is open access; general users do not need an account to browse or download public-facing content. • Users can access resource libraries, curricula, case studies, and events without logging in. • Optional sign-up allows users to receive newsletters and submit news or events if these features are activated in the future. • This tier of access supports broad public engagement and aligns with the project’s dissemination objectives. 5.3 Workflow for Content Creation, Uploading, Validation, and Dissemination The content workflow on the eNaBlS microsite is designed to be simple, efficient, and inclusive. It empowers project partners to contribute content directly while safeguarding editorial standards through an established moderation system. Through this structured yet flexible workflow, the eNaBlS platform ensures that content flows efficiently from creation to dissemination. It supports quality assurance, encourages collaboration, and maximizes the visibility and usability of eNaBlS outputs. Deliverable 2.2 -205.3.1 Content Creation and Submission All core content types—resources, case studies, events, and web pages—are created using standard Oppla webforms. These forms: • Require no technical expertise to complete. • Include fields for main text, document uploads, images, and metadata (e.g. keywords, topic tags, geographic focus, target audiences). • Ensure consistency across all Oppla Groups by following a shared template structure. Contributors create draft content which is held in a moderation queue. This enables review and collaborative refinement before public dissemination. 5.3.2 Moderation and Validation Administrators review submitted content to ensure clarity, relevance, and adherence to project branding and terminology. During this step, administrators may suggest revisions or update metadata fields to improve searchability and coherence. Once approved, content is published on the microsite and, if appropriate, pushed to the wider Oppla repositories. 5.3.3 Dissemination and Sharing Validated content is automatically indexed in the main Oppla platform, making it accessible to all Oppla users. Additionally, it can be: • Shared via API: Resources can be embedded into other websites or digital tools. • Promoted internally: Related content can appear on other Oppla project microsites. Disseminated externally: High-quality content from eNaBlS may be featured in the Oppla newsletter “Outline” and on Oppla’s social media channels, including LinkedIn and Instagram. Deliverable 2.2 -216 Platform Structure and User Navigation The development of the eNaBlS online platform structure was systematically guided by insights from extensive consultations with project partners and stakeholders, translated into practical user stories, and reinforced by technical consultations with Oppla. 6.1 Proposed sitemap and navigation structure. The finalized structure represents a strategic alignment between user expectations and advanced digital capabilities provided by the Oppla microsite components. Each section of the platform, carefully articulated in the planning process, directly addresses specific user needs and enhances the overall user experience, ensuring a robust, engaging, and efficient digital environment. The sections of the eplatform that were decided after the design procedure were: • Home • About • TVET Curricula on NBS • Repository • Living Labs 6.1.1 Home/Dashboard The home/dashboard serves as the introductory portal, integrating the most critical functionalities required by users. It is designed to provide immediate access to the latest content and essential navigation options. From the analysis of user stories, simplicity and clarity emerged as primary needs among stakeholders, especially citizens and busy project partners. Therefore, the home/dashboard integrates minimalistic design principles with prominent and clear navigation links to key platform sections. It features updates, recent additions, and shortcuts to the repository, TVET curricula, and news, therefore directly addressing user preferences for efficiency and clarity. Figure 3. Banner created for the Home section of the eplatform. 6.1.2 About Section The 'About' section offers transparency and clarity concerning the project's structure, partnerships, and scope, directly responding to user stories emphasizing visibility and accreditation. This area hosts Deliverable 2.2 -22a comprehensive list of project partners, showcasing each partner’s contributions clearly and transparently, thereby enhancing credibility and visibility as explicitly requested by consortium members. Additionally, a project team photo and direct links to the project’s main website and social media channels address partner requests for enhanced findability and interconnectedness. This integration facilitates broader dissemination and promotes the project's wider reach, reinforcing cross-platform engagement. Figure 4. Banner created for the About section of the eplatform. 6.1.3 TVET Curricula on NBS Addressing partner and educator needs articulated in the user stories, this section collates existing university and TVET curricula in their available language, providing curated external links to exemplary practices. It also highlights new curricula and skill development programmes crafted by the consortium. Project partners specifically identified the need for a simple, accessible, and clearly structured repository for educational resources to streamline their teaching preparation and delivery processes. Consequently, this section emphasizes straightforward categorization and quick access to relevant educational content, allowing educators efficient retrieval of teaching resources. Figure 5. Banner created for the TVET Curricula on NBS section of the eplatform. 6.1.4 Repository The repository is a foundational feature addressing explicit user demands for a centralized, accessible hub of diverse informational resources. It hosts critical documents including pertinent policy papers, authoritative reports from organizations like the EU, IUCN, IPCC, and IPBES, and identified relevant EUfunded projects. The repository also incorporates outcomes from specific tasks (T2.3, T2.4, and T3.2), presenting systematically organized good practices and mapping results. The design of the repository addresses multiple user requirements by providing advanced search capabilities, including keyword Deliverable 2.2 -23filters, thematic categories, and clear attribution of sources—requirements repeatedly emphasized in partner user stories. By incorporating these functionalities, the platform ensures stakeholders and researchers can efficiently access precise information, aligning closely with their expressed expectations. Figure 6. Banner created for the Repository section of the eplatform. 6.1.5 Living Labs The Living Labs section is strategically designed as an interactive hub reflecting the user stories' emphasis on engaging, dynamic user experiences. It serves as the primary digital space to document, track, and interact with ongoing practical implementations and collaborative innovations developed within the project. Project partners specifically requested a dynamic, visually appealing interface facilitating effective collaboration and dissemination. Hence, this section integrates interactive mapping tools, project timelines, and multimedia content, fostering enhanced interaction, clear visualization of project impacts, and dynamic engagement from diverse stakeholders, particularly researchers and educators. Figure 7. Banner created for the Living Labs section of the eplatform. 6.2 Process of Connecting Structure to User Stories Analysis The structured development of the platform sections was a rigorous process that began by systematically evaluating the collected user stories. Each story was scrutinized to extract clear functional requirements and user preferences. For instance, frequent references to "ease of use," "simplicity," and "clear visibility of resources" directly informed the design of the platform’s user interface, navigation paths, and content presentation strategy. Deliverable 2.2 -24CERTH then conducted a targeted alignment exercise, mapping the derived functionalities from user stories onto Oppla's advanced microsite components. Oppla’s component-based digital architecture enabled rapid customization and flexible combination of pre-built features. This modularity not only accelerated development but also ensured that specific user requirements identified in the analysis could be seamlessly integrated into the platform’s digital fabric. For example, advanced filtering and search functionalities, a clear preference among project partners and researchers, were readily integrated through existing Oppla search components, directly addressing this articulated user need. Moreover, strategic discussions with Oppla guided the optimal use of available digital functionalities, aligning each user requirement with practical technological solutions. The outcome was a wellbalanced digital structure that blended user-centric design with technical sophistication, ensuring comprehensive satisfaction of diverse user needs—from educators requiring structured, easy-toaccess teaching resources, to researchers needing advanced data visualization and analytical tools, and citizens requiring simple, distraction-free access. Finally, iterative consultation processes with project partners were conducted to refine and validate the initial structure. This participatory design approach allowed immediate feedback loops, ensuring the resulting platform structure and navigation scheme were robustly aligned with stakeholder expectations. Through these consultations, the eNaBlS platform structure was continuously refined, enhancing its functionality, usability, and relevance. 6.3 User interface design considerations The user interface (UI) of the eNaBlS microsite was designed to reflect the project’s core values: accessibility, simplicity, clarity, and inclusiveness. These priorities were consistently highlighted throughout the user story consultation process and were instrumental in shaping the platform’s layout, visual identity, and user experience strategy. Oppla’s modular microsite architecture enabled a design approach rooted in intuitive navigation and minimal cognitive load. Special attention was given to structuring the interface so that both frequent contributors (such as project partners and educators) and occasional users (such as students, policymakers, and the general public) could easily engage with the platform’s content. In line with accessibility standards, the platform integrates ideas from the WCAG 2.2, ensuring visual clarity, keyboard navigability, and screen reader compatibility. Text is structured using clear hierarchies, headings, and link styles, while color contrasts and legible fonts improve the experience for users. The homepage uses a clean and focused layout with shortcut boxes and banners linking to the five main sections: Home, About, TVET Curricula on NBS, Repository, and Living Labs. This direct entry into core content areas reflects the expectations of busy users who seek immediate access to relevant information without unnecessary scrolling or menu layers. Each section includes a dedicated introductory text block and a banner image, designed in collaboration with FOCUS, that visually reinforces the purpose of the section. These banners not only aid orientation but also establish a consistent and recognisable visual language across the platform. Navigation menus are persistent across all pages, allowing users to move quickly between sections. Responsiveness across devices was a key consideration. The microsite is fully mobile-adapted and tested across major browsers and screen sizes, enabling engagement from a broad range of users, including those accessing content from tablets or smartphones during field or educational activities. Deliverable 2.2 -257 Content of the Initial Version The content of the initial version of the eNaBlS online platform was carefully selected based on the project's strategic communication objectives and the technical possibilities offered by the Oppla microsite at the time of development. The platform's early content focuses on enabling knowledge exchange, showcasing exemplary practices, and laying a foundation for deeper engagement with a broader audience over the project's lifecycle. As indicated by stakeholder consultations and user story analysis, the most urgent needs related to accessibility, clarity, and educational utility have been prioritized. For selecting the type of content for each eplatform section a planning table has been set up in Mural. A depiction this table can be seen in Figure 8. Figure 8. Selection table of types of content 7.1 Content Inclusion Criteria A strategic decision-making process was undertaken to determine which features and materials would be included in the platform's initial launch. Guided by the functionality priorities visualized in the Deliverable 2.2 -32Slide 6 Knowledge is dispersed across many different projects and platforms. Slide 7 Oppla brings knowledge together to make it more accessible and usable. Slide 8 We build homes for projects. Deliverable 2.2 -33Slide 9 And help to connect them ‘under one roof’. Slide 10 Oppla 2.0 launching soon Slide 11 Oppla Groups Groups: workspaces for sharing and creating around projects, topics and tasks. Supergroups: collections of Groups that be combined to create more complex websites. Deliverable 2.2 -34Slide 12 Oppla Supergroups Oppla Project Supergroup Work Package Groups Task Groups Slide 13 Group functionality ‘Off the shelf’ functions: Resources library for deliverables and other outputs Case studies database with interactive map Events calendar News and articles Members list and user accounts for both members and admins Webforms (e.g. surveys) Related content from other projects hosted by Oppla Slide 14 What do we want from the eNaBLS microsite? Deliverable 2.2 -35Slide 15 User stories •A user story is a short, simple description of the needs of an end-user. •It describes a specific product or feature from the user’s perspective and outlines who the user is, what they want and why they want it. •A user story makes sure to put the end users in the centre of conversation and capture product functionality from their perspective. Slide 16 User stories User stories are written like this: As a [who?] I want [what?] Because [why?] Slide 17 Example As a person browsing the website, I want to be able to easily filter its content based on keywords, because I want to find information relevant to my interests. Deliverable 2.2 -36Slide 18 Example As a partner of the eNaBLS project, I want a simple system for uploading and organising content on the website, because I have limited time and the process needs to be quick and easy. Slide 19 Example As an administrator of the eNaBLS website, I want to share some of our content with other projects on education, to help increase the dissemination and impact of our results. Slide 20 The website can only do what the content allows. Deliverable 2.2 -37Slide 21 Interactive session: planning the website https://tinyurl.com/enabls-website https://app.mural.co/t/countryscape5874/ m/countryscape5874/1737650554734/a5 2212d82554c015d40b624324438e8ea854 d0cf Table 1: Table example. Column 1 Column 2 Line 1a Line 1b Line 2a Line 2b Deliverable 2.2 -38www.enabls.eu