"Design and development of blended learning requires a holistic approach involving modern pedagogy, learner needs and expectations, and technology.... A key design aspect of blended learning should be aimed at personalized learning with a human or virtual guide to direct and support the individual learner."
Citing research by Sharpe ("Success Factors for Blended Learning"), the following design factors were highlighted:
- Analysis of successful and successful features of the course content (including learner feedback)
- Undertaking the design as a team, ensuring staff members have the time to properly integrate face to face and online material
- Designs that make explicit their underlying principles -- these could be established pedagogical principles, active learning, repetition and elaboration, prompt and frequent feedback, or course outcomes
- Developing the course iteratively over a number of years
- Help students develop conceptions of the learning process
- Disseminate and communicate the results of evaluations.