Social StudiesLearning Activity Types (LAT)

Dr. Mark HoferEDUC 330/EDIS 3450 | Spring 2014

Overview of the LAT approach

Consider learning goals & classroom context

Select & sequence learning activities

Select appropriate technologies connected with selected LATs

Social Studies Learning Activity Types

• Knowledge Building (x 17)• Knowledge Expression (x 27)– Convergent Knowledge Expression (x 6)– Written Divergent Knowledge Expression (x 5)– Visual Divergent Knowledge Expression (x 3)– Conceptual Divergent Knowledge Expression (x 3)– Product-Oriented Divergent Knowledge Expression (x 6)– Participatory Divergent Knowledge Expression (x 4)

LAT’s evident in Chronology Case?

• view images• consider evidence• create a timeline• discuss

Other options?