For students, GEOTHNK offers the opportunity to be involved in innovative learning activities in pedagogically structured and scaffolded learning spaces that are extended with social communication facilities.

For adult learners (e.g. science centres visitors), GEOTHNK offers the opportunity to be involved in innovative learning activities that builds on the strengths of both formal and informal learning that are extended with social communication facilities.

For teachers, teachers trainers and university students, GEOTHNK offers pedagogical "plug, share, and play" through a Web-based interface and a community framework to disseminate best practices and find mutual support. A modular approach and innovative pathways that crosscut the boundaries between formal and informal learning settings promote a seamless incorporation of numerous open educational resources into the classroom.