1. Multiple Intelligences

2. Verbal/Linguistic These "word smart" people learn best through language including speaking, writing, reading, and listening. Word processing (Word, Appleworks) - writing, rewriting, process writing Brainstorming, listing, review terms, writing definitions, listing ideas Writing a video script Desktop publishing Multimedia presentation

3. Logical/Mathematical These "number smart" people learn best through numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. Organizational tools (databases, calendars) Calculation tools (spreadsheets) Scientific equipment (probes) Graphing calculators and software Multimedia presentation Videotape Webquests

4. Visual/Spatial These "picture smart" people learn best visually and tend to organize their thinking spatially. They like to think and create pictures. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Animation software Draw and Paint Programs Desktop publishing Multimedia presentation Spreadsheets for charts and graphs Concept mapping tools and diagrams

5. Bodily/Kinesthetic These "body smart" people learn best through physical activity such as dance, hands-on tasks, constructing models, and any kind of movement. Keyboarding, mouse, joystick… Scientific probes and microscopes Video productions - skits, role playing… Handheld palms and Alphasmarts Lego Logo and Robotics Digital still and video cameras - skits, plays, demonstrations

6. Musical/Rhythmic These "music smart" people learn best through sounds including listening and making sounds such as songs, rhythms, patterns, and other types of auditory expression. Video and audio recorders - digitize singing, musical instruments Sound and music files Interactive books with audio elements Music generation software

7. Intrapersonal These "self smart" people learn best through metacognitive practices such as getting in touch with their feelings and self motivation. Computer-based journaling Concept maps, idea webs Internet research at their own pace Multimedia portfolios

8. Interpersonal These "social smart" people learn best through interaction with other people through discussions, cooperative work, or social activities. Word processing - chain writing, group editing, brainstorming Webquests with collaborative elements Group presentations - powerpoint Peer tutoring

9. Naturalist These "nature" people learn best through the interactions with the environment including outdoor activities, field trips, and involvement with plants and animals. Audio and video cameras, digital cameras - record natural world, field trips Word processing - journaling, natural information Using microscopes and probes Databases and spreadsheets

10. Existential These "wondering" people learn best through seeing the "big picture" of human existence by asking philosophical questions about the world. E-mail Teleconferencing Interactive communication tools

11. Existential "Wondering Smart" kids may ponder: Why they are here on Earth... What the world was like before they were born... What life might be like on another planet... Where their pets go after they have passed on... If there really is another dimension... http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/exisnjoy.html

12. How Can Teachers Apply MI Theory? Assess Intelligences informally Plan to use all eight/nine Intelligences Use clear assessment and evaluation criteria Use project work

13. What is Your Intelligence? You can find out at … http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm