wk 2 - Collins' original learning blueprint

Objective	Assessment	Content/ Topics	Learning Resources	Learning Activities	Technology	Instructor and student support

The Collins Blueprint used in week 2 was developed by Dr. Mauri Collins, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

She was looking for a tool to communicate the essential components for the design of a unit to present to specialists/subject matter experts and to help them visualize easily the connections between the components.

To that end she developed a chart with a row for each learning objective. Her original model contained six components:

• learning objectives
• assessments
• content/topics
• learning resources
• learning activities
• (discussions)  not in blueprint

The modified version that we will use this week retains the focus on the essential components with the addition of two more, which are directed more at the instructional designer than the content specialist. These components address the:

• “selection of technology”
• “instructor and student support” required to ensure a successful learning and teaching experience.