Using Technology To Address Diverse Needs How Technology is used to address Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory

Howard Gardner 1.Verbal/Linguistic 2.Logical/Mathematical 3.Visual/Spatial 4.Bodily/Kinesthetic 5.Musical/Rhythmic 6.Intrapersonal 7.Interpersonal 8.Naturalist 9.Existential

Verbal/Linguistic Heavily emphasized in classroom Lecture, recitation, textbooks, board work Orally and in Writing

Logical/Mathematical Highly valued in classroom Intelligence of logic and reasoning Problem solvers Sequenced, orderly lessons

Visual/Spatial Spatial reasoning- charts, graphs, maps, tables, illustrations, art, puzzles, costumes Educators aware Picture ideas and solutions before ability to verbalize or put into practice

Bodily/Kinesthetic Active learning Fine and gross motor skills Overactive in traditional classroom, but thrive in hands-on learning environment

Musical/Rhythmic Patterns, songs, poetry, instruments, environmental sounds, response to rhythms Find patterns Not just auditory

Intrapersonal Feelings, values, attitudes Connection w/ curriculum Asks questions: “Why do I need to learn this” or Is this policy fair?”

Interpersonal Social learning Social interaction- make sense of learning Labeled “too talkative” -Thrive in cooperative groups –Work with partners –Whole group instruction –Free to ask, discuss, understand

Naturalist Categories and hierarchies Plants and animals Classification, categorization, hierarchical frameworks

Existential Human response to being alive Aesthetics, philosophy, religion Classical values of beauty, truth, goodness Place in “Big Picture” (classroom, community, world, universe)

MI Theory Distinct Characteristics Act in consort/not mutually exclusive EVERYONE HAS ALL INTELLIGENCES Labeling- “kinesthetic learner” »Rather- identify strengths - instructional opportunities - promote development of all intelligences in students

MI Theory Cont. Not to label or exclude Learners successful through different paths to learning Distinct entities- but don’t operate in isolation Overlapping in classroom

Things to Remember Everyone has all intelligences Strengthen intelligences Survey is “snapshot” of time- it can change MI – to empower people- not label them

Questions How can ISTE NETS for Students help you to develop technology-based instruction? How does the instructional context help you to determine the intelligences technology will stimulate?

Hints Start with knowledge of intelligences and consider which media it will support. Don’t select technology and THEN make it fit the intelligences.

Application of Technology Handouts “Die Like an Egyptian” cook.k12.il.us/south/curriculum/team6c/Egypt /egypt2.htm