Tertiary teaching in New Zealand/Blended learning/Why blended learning?/What determines the blend?

What determines the blend? [[Image:Learning images 2.jpg|thumb|right]]
So many factors will play a part when we design a blended course, and it is important to remember that the learner should be the centre of all our design considerations. So, number one is:

Learner characteristics 


 * age, gender, previous learning experience
 * culture and context
 * access to facilities needed for the learning including internet
 * learning style preferences
 * access for collaboration with other learners
 * connection with facilitator

Learning content


 * theoretical or practical - or a mix?
 * access to workplace experience
 * possibilities for active learning
 * access to learning resources

Provider factors 


 * teacher's experience and preferences
 * budget
 * resources available