Utilizing Technology to Support Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: a Profile on Howard Gardner

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Larry Johnson and Annette lamb. (2000, 2007). Teacher Tap: Technology, Teaching, and Learning. Retrieved from http://eduscapes.com/tap/tap1.htm

Howard Gardner. (2008). Howard Gardner: Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education. Retrieved from http://www.howardgardner.com/terms/terms.htm

Kevin Ryan, James Cooper, and Susan Tauer. (2008). Teaching for Student Learning: Becoming a Master Teacher. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

IncorrectOOPS! You have selected the incorrect answer. Click here to try again.Theory of Multiple IntelligencesSeveral different types of intelligence that affect learning

Originally seven, then revised to eight

Intelligences are independent of one anotherThe Eight Intelligences: 1-4Verbal/Linguistic

Logical/mathematical

Visual/Spatial

Bodily/Kinesthetic Continued.The Eight Intelligences: 5-8Musical/Rhythmical

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

NaturalistVerbal/LinguisticOral/Written Language used for understanding and expressing concepts

Good with Words

Verbal/Linguistic ApplicationsWord Processing

Presentation Software such as PowerPoint, Kingsoft, Astound

Template based writing software such as Final Draft and Scrivener

Internet resourcesLogical/Mathematical Understanding numbers

Understanding sequencing and systems

Data Organization

Good with Numbers

Logical/Mathematical ApplicationsDatabases/Spreadsheets, esp. with graphs

Math edutainment software

Online tutorial programs

Graphing calculatorsSpatial/VisualProficient at organizing real-world spaces in the mind

View, study, and create pictures

Good with Pictures

Spatial/Visual Applications3D rendering software

Adobe Photoshop

Animation software, such as AnimeStudio and DrawPlus

Mapping programs - Kidspiration

Bodily/KinestheticUse of the body through activity/physical expression

Hands-on and active

Actors, athletes, dancers

Bodily/Kinesthetic ApplicationsPhysicality-based video games joystick or Wii console based games

Video projects with acting, dancing, or athletic performance

Field trips with digital photography objectivesMusical/RhythmicalThink musically

Identifying and manipulating patterns

Display a sense of rhythm and timing

Musical/Rhythmical ApplicationsRecording software, such as Garageband, Sony MusicStudio, or Sound Studio

Studying songs via the internet and web-based lessons

DVDs and digital examples of performance and recorded material

InterpersonalUnderstanding other people

Group/partner work, discussion

Good with people

Interpersonal ApplicationsInternet forums, blog postings, and other interactive internet based programs or sites

Cooperative video games

Cooperative role-playing or acting video projectsIntrapersonalKnowing oneself

Strong understanding of ones own strengths, capabilities, limitations, and weaknesses

Good with self

Intrapersonal ApplicationsOnline journals or blogs

Self-paced computer software/games

Solo video or sound recording projects

Research on the webNaturalistAble to differentiate between natural phenomena

Understanding of natural components in a broad context

Learn through experience in and with nature

Naturalist ApplicationsVideo projects for homework or on field trips to natural sites

Observational data organization on the natural world

Science/Nature interactive softwareThe two that didnt make itSpiritualist intelligence

Existentialist intelligence

Howard Gardners Multiple Intelligences - SummaryEight separate intelligences, each unique to one another

Technology can be used in several ways to accommodate and enhance these intelligences

What will technology in the future bring?

QUIZ!This is a quiz designed to assist you in familiarizing yourself with Howard Gardners Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

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..GO!Question OneThose who are attuned to their own capabilities and limitations are strong in:

Verbal/Linguistic IntelligenceMusical/Rhythmical IntelligenceInterpersonal IntelligenceIntrapersonal IntelligenceCitationsHoward Gardner. (2008). Howard Gardner: Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education. Retrieved from http://www.howardgardner.com/terms/terms.htm