Multiple+Intelligences+and+Software



// “An intelligence is the ability to solve problems, or to create products, that are valued within one or more cultural settings” // Howard Gardner (Frames of Mind, 1983). =What is multiple intelligences? = A learning theory developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor of cognition and education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. It is based on the belief that each individual has unique intelligences through which he or she is able to learn or teach new information. Initially, Gardner proposed seven intelligences in his book // Frames of Mind (1983 // ). Subsequently, he added the naturalist and existential intelligences. Although each human has all nine, no two individuals have the same amount of each. Gardner suggested that intelligence involves problem solving, and producing products in a context-rich and natural setting. This theory has not been widely accepted in the field of academic psychology. However, in has had a positive response from many educators (Smith, 2002).

 **The nine multiple intelligences: ** media type="file" key="Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences.mov" width="300" height="300" Dr. Howard Gardner discusses his theory (video from Edutopia, 2009)   media type="file" key="Howard Gardner on New Learning.mov" width="300" height="300" align="left" Teachers can help enhance students’ intelligence by understanding that individuals learn differently. With appropriate encouragement and instruction, students can develop each intelligence (Gardner, 2009). Technology is a tool used to improve the quality of education and enhance learning for 21st century students through project-based learning and with the understanding on how the mind works and how kids learn (Edutopia, 2009). Meaningful curriculum and assessment options should be embedded in activities and projects (Smith, 2002).
 * Cultivating multiple intelligences in the classroom with technology**

Dr. Howard Gardner discusses educational reform (video from Edutopia, 2009) ** Additional links and resources to support teacher instruction ** Visual brainstorming, organizational tools, charting, and diagramming, [|bubbl.us], [|gliffy] , [|YouTube] , Discovery Education, Comic Life, Quicktime, add music to presentations and movies, Podcasts, Iphoto, Photo Booth, [|Read Write Think: timeline] ||
 * ** Intelligences ** || ** Technological activities, software, and application tools that can help nurture each intelligence, in the digital age ** ||
 * ** Verbal/Linguistic ** || PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Pages, Podcasts, GarageBand, [|Audacity], [|Skype] , ThinkQuest, photo editing software, Text to Speech, [|VoiceThread] , Wikispaces , [|Blogger] , Listening and viewing podcasts, Digital books, Storytelling ||
 * ** Mathematical-Logical ** || Excel, Numbers, Logo, create a survey with [|Survey Monkey] ||
 * ** Musical ** || iMovie, GarageBand, [|Audacity], iTunes, ipod, Media Player ||
 * ** Visual-Spatial ** || Kid Pix, Draw and paint programs, Excel, [|Create A Graph], [|United Streaming]
 * ** Bodily/Kinesthetic ** || Notetaker, navigating through software, WII, Ipod Touch, Keyboarding, create video documentaries with imovie, video cameras, record voice, camera ||
 * ** Intrapersonal ** || Word processing, Tutorials, [|Bubbl.us], create slideshows using Powerpoint or Keynote, collaborative Wiki or Blog, Wikispaces , [|Blogger] , Inspiration ||
 * ** Interpersonal ** || Simulation games with chat, online collaboration, Google Doc, chat rooms, ThinkQuest, [|Skype], [|VoiceThread] , Group Powerpoint or Keynote presentations, [|slide share] , Wikispaces , [|Blogger] ||
 * ** Naturalist ** || Discovery Education, online encyclopedias, [|Google earth], virtual explorations, imovie, digital cameras, ipods, video cameras ||
 * ** Existential ** || [|Google earth], Discovery Education, Podcasts, GarageBand, Powerpoint, Keynote ||

** [|Concept to Classroom: Tapping Into Multiple Intelligences] ** Professional development workshop that focuses in Multiple Intellegences. ** [|Project Zero:] ** A project at the Graduate School of Education at Harvard. The research group aims to understand and enhance learning, thinking, and creativity. ** [|The Good Work Project:] **  A project guided by research questions to find how child development and new digital media relate to how children think and relate to others.  Go to either of the following links to find out how you learn best. [|Multiple Intelligence Inventory] [|BGfL Multiple Intelligences] Text to enter your results below. ** media type="custom" key="5890009" width="326" height="326" align="left" 
 * What is your learning style?

 
 * References ** ** Fose, L. (2006). Exploring technology to address multiple intelligences & learning styles. // ITS technology and learning services // . // Retrieved April 15, 2010 from [] . //** 

Gardner, H. (2010). Howard Gardner. //Harvard Graduate School of Education // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from [].

Owens, E. . (2009). Edutopia: What Works in Public Education. //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In an interview with // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">the father of multiple intelligences //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Retrieved April 14, 2010, from <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[] // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">

Sharp, J, (2008) slideshare. //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Multiple Intelligences ICT applications and tools. // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Retrieved from <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[] April 15, 2010.

Smith, M. K. (2002) 'Howard Gardner and multiple intelligences', //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">the encyclopedia of informal education // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, from <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[].

Undefined. (2008). College @ Home. In 100 Helpful web tools for every kind of learner. Retrieved April 14, 2010, from <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[|http://www.collegeathome.com/blog/2008/06/10/100-helpful-web-tools-for-every-kind-of-learner/].

Undefined. (2004). Concept to Classroom. //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In Workshop: Tapping into Multiple // //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Intelligences // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[] //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Undefined. (2007). . In The GoodWork project. Retrieved April 15, 2010, from // //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">[] // //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">. // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">

Weiss, R. (2000). Howard gardner talks about technology. //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Training and Development (Alexandria, Va.) V. 54 No. 9 (September 2000) P. 52-6 // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">, //<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">54 // <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(9), 52-56.

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