The learning context is the other environment that needs to be analyzed. Dick, Carey, and Carey identify 4 factors to consider or analyze:

• Nature of Environment - The physical characteristics of the environment and the facilities, equipment, and resources are available. (What devices are learners using (i.e. laptops, mobile devices, etc.)? Where will learners be when participating in the course and what are the potential factors?)
• Compatibility of the Environment With the Instructional Requirements - The environmental resources available to support the instructional goals (e.g., Does the environment include any tools or other items that are necessary for the learning of the goal? Are there any personnel or time constraints that you can identify? What is the general technology requirement for learners- bandwidth, operating systems, utility and software applications, etc.?)
• Compatibility of the Environment With the Learner Needs - The environmental resources available to support learners needs
• Feasibility for Simulating the Workplace The similarity between the learning environment and the workplace (e.g., Does the learning environment adequately simulate the eventual work environment? Is there anything that can be done to make it more like the work environment?