Howard Gardner

What are the eight intelligences?Verbal/linguistic intelligenceIndividuals strengths are in language, written, and oral skills. They are better at understanding others and can easily convey what is on his or her mind.Logical-mathematical intelligenceIndividuals are able to easily understand principles of systems and are able to conduct mathematical operations.

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Wrong answer to question 1Sorry, that is not the right answer.Try again? Applying this theory to technology in the classroomVerbal/linguistic intelligenceUsing the internet to conduct researchUsing tools such as PowerPoint to create presentations for explanation, or Word to create a written documentLogical-mathematical intelligenceUsing interactive whiteboards to solve a problemUsing programs like Excel to store data and create charts and graphs

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What are the eight intelligences?Verbal/linguistic intelligenceLogical-mathematical intelligenceSpatial intelligenceBodily-kinesthetic intelligenceMusical intelligenceNaturalist intelligenceInterpersonal intelligenceIntrapersonal intelligenceWhat are the eight intelligences?Spatial intelligenceIndividuals are able to visualize third-dimensional problems and solve them internally.Bodily-kinesthetic intelligenceIndividuals are able to use their body in solving problems by, creating or making a solution, or expressing through performance.What are the eight intelligences?Musical intelligenceIndividuals are able to recognize patterns audibly and can use the patterns to better help solve problemsNaturalist intelligenceIndividuals are able to understand and respond to all things in nature such as plants and animals. What are the eight intelligences?Interpersonal intelligenceIndividuals are best at understanding others and helping them solve problemsIntrapersonal intelligenceIndividuals are self-awareApplying this theory in the classroomThe basic use of this theory in the classroom is to first use a variety of learning activities to encompass all intelligences in the classroom.By supporting student learning in their area of strengths, you can help them apply it to their area(s) of weakness.

Go back to reviewApplying this theory to technology in the classroomIn the same sense that we should vary our learning activities to apply the Theory in the classroom, we should do the same with technology.Each intelligence can use a different form of technology to its advantage.Applying this theory to technology in the classroomSpatial intelligenceUsing CAD programs for designMaking a video or short film (director)Bodily-kinesthetic intelligenceInteractive video gamesMaking a video or short film (actor)

Applying this theory to technology in the classroomMusical intelligenceUsing a recording to present informationUsing programs such as Garage BandNaturalist intelligenceUsing interactive video gamesUsing Excel to store data

Applying this theory to technology in the classroomInterpersonal intelligenceUsing PowerPoint or Publisher for presentationsUsing on line tools for class questionnaires Intrapersonal intelligenceCreating an on line blog or journalUsing the internet to conduct research ReviewIf you are able to answer these questions, great! You are ready for the quiz. If you need some help answering these questions, please click on the question to return to the slide with the answer.ReviewWho developed the Multiple Intelligence Theory?How many intelligences are there?How many intelligences can one person have?What determines the strength of an intelligence in an individual?Works CitedGardner, H. (2011). Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved July 14, 2012, from http://www.howardgardner.com/index.html

McCoog, I. J. (2007). Intergrated instruction: Multiple Intelligences and technology. Clearing House, 81(1), 25-28. Retrieved from EBSCOhost database. (Accession No. 27957594)

Ryan, K., Cooper, J. M., & Tauer, S. (2008). Teaching for student learning: Becoming a master teacher (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.