This paper focuses on the relevant information for collecting and presenting contextual information, its effects and impact on the learning interaction cycle, and mechanisms of controlling it. The core principle of the learning interaction cycle is the interaction of learners with their learning environment. Previous research highlights that such interaction is important for the experience and progress of learners. However, we identified a conceptual gap between the learner actions within a learning environment and the responses that are provided to the learners. To bridge this gap we adopted a layered model of context-aware systems that meets the requirements for supportive responses. The model has four layers and describes the information processing of interaction footprints of learners in a learning environment: The sensor layer, the semantic layer, the control layer, and the indicator layer. We applied this model to analyse the results as they were reported in the literature. Prof. Dr. Rob Koper holds a PhD in educational technology from the Open University of the Netherlands. Since 1998 he has been a full professor in educational technology, specifically in e-learning technologies. As director of RTD into learning technologies he was, among other things, responsible for the development of Educational Modelling Language (the predecessor of IMS Learning Design). He led the OUNL's contribution to the IMS LD specification activities. His research focuses on self-organised distributed learning networks for lifelong learning, including RTD into software agents, educational semantic web, interoperability specifications and standards.