Multiple Intelligences and Multiple Intelligences and Technology:Technology:

A Winning Combination!A Winning Combination!

Jane Carlson- PickeringJane Carlson- Pickering

Coordinator/Teacher of theCoordinator/Teacher of the M.I. Smart!M.I. Smart! ProgramProgram

Chariho Regional School DistrictChariho Regional School District

Question: Question:

• Do students Do students learn better with learn better with technologytechnology because it because it taps many of taps many of their intelligences?their intelligences?

Through new imaging techniques, scientists can now Through new imaging techniques, scientists can now study the inner workings of the brain, thus opening a study the inner workings of the brain, thus opening a vast frontier of knowledge on human cognition. vast frontier of knowledge on human cognition.

Researchers agree that Intelligence and Learning are Researchers agree that Intelligence and Learning are multi-dimensional.multi-dimensional.

Brain research supports the theory that throughout our Brain research supports the theory that throughout our lives, we are capable of growing new connections lives, we are capable of growing new connections between neurons, and these connections create between neurons, and these connections create learning and memory.learning and memory.

LearningLearning and Our and Our EmotionsEmotions

Learning Learning and Our and Our EmotionsEmotions cont.. cont..

Memory and intelligence are closely linked. Memory and intelligence are closely linked. Thinking and feeling are connected because Thinking and feeling are connected because

our patterning is emotional. our patterning is emotional. Our emotions open and close the doors to our Our emotions open and close the doors to our

ability to learn new information and perform ability to learn new information and perform specific tasks. specific tasks.

We are most motivated to learn when we are We are most motivated to learn when we are involved in activities for which we possess involved in activities for which we possess some talent.some talent.

Creating a State of Creating a State of “Flow”“Flow”

We learn best when we are in a state We learn best when we are in a state ofof high, relaxed concentrationhigh, relaxed concentration where where an individual is actively engaged in an individual is actively engaged in learning something new, but not to learning something new, but not to the point of frustration.the point of frustration.

Effective Learning Through M.I. MeansEffective Learning Through M.I. Means “Triple Coding”“Triple Coding” ContentContent

Anytime Anytime threethree or moreor more intelligences are intelligences are usedused to introduce new material to students, to introduce new material to students, the greater their chances of the greater their chances of long term long term retention.retention.

Technology Technology Enhances Enhances the the Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

At leastAt least one-thirdone-third of our students areof our students are

vvi i ssuuaal l learners.learners.

ComputersComputers offer students aoffer students a multi-sensorymulti-sensory smorgasbord.smorgasbord.

Various Various Types of Technology Types of Technology SupportSupport the Intelligencesthe Intelligences

VerbalVerbal / Linguistic / Linguistic Intelligence Intelligence Word processing programsWord processing programs (Word)(Word)

Typing tutorsTyping tutors (Mavis Beacon)(Mavis Beacon)

Desktop publishingDesktop publishing (MicroSoft Publisher)(MicroSoft Publisher)

Electronic librariesElectronic libraries (World Library)(World Library)

Word gamesWord games (Missing Links)(Missing Links)

Story Writing ProgramsStory Writing Programs (Imagination Express; The Amazing (Imagination Express; The Amazing Writing Machine; Storybook Weaver)Writing Machine; Storybook Weaver)

LogicalLogical / Mathematical / Mathematical Intelligence Intelligence

Math skills tutorialsMath skills tutorials (Math Blaster; Treasure Math Storm; Math (Math Blaster; Treasure Math Storm; Math Rock!; Cosmic Geometry; Astro Algebra)Rock!; Cosmic Geometry; Astro Algebra)

Computer programming tutors Computer programming tutors (LOGO)(LOGO)

Logic gamesLogic games (King's Quest)(King's Quest)

Strategy gamesStrategy games (Strategy Series)(Strategy Series)

Science programs Science programs (Science Tool Kits; DK Multimedia; Gizmos & (Science Tool Kits; DK Multimedia; Gizmos & Gadgets)Gadgets)

Critical thinking programs Critical thinking programs (H.O.T.S.- Higher Order Thinking (H.O.T.S.- Higher Order Thinking Skills; Visual Venture)Skills; Visual Venture)

Visual/Visual/SpatialSpatial Intelligence Intelligence

Animation programsAnimation programs (Art/Film Director; KidPix)(Art/Film Director; KidPix)

Clip-Art programsClip-Art programs (Print Shop)(Print Shop)

Draw & Paint programsDraw & Paint programs (Print Artist)(Print Artist) Electronic chess gamesElectronic chess games (Chessmaster)(Chessmaster)

Spatial problem solving gamesSpatial problem solving games (Dr.Brain; Thinking Things)(Dr.Brain; Thinking Things)

Electronic puzzle kitsElectronic puzzle kits (Living Jigsaws)(Living Jigsaws)

Geometry programsGeometry programs (Sensei's Geometry; TesselMania, Tetris)(Sensei's Geometry; TesselMania, Tetris)

Digital Imagery/Graphics ProgramsDigital Imagery/Graphics Programs (Adobe, Photo Editor)(Adobe, Photo Editor)

Drawing Tools:Drawing Tools: (CrossPad; Apple Newton) (CrossPad; Apple Newton)

Bodily/Bodily/KinestheticKinesthetic IntelligenceIntelligence

Hands-on construction kits that interface with Hands-on construction kits that interface with computerscomputers (LEGO Dacta)(LEGO Dacta)

Motion-simulation gamesMotion-simulation games (Flight Simulator)(Flight Simulator)

Virtual-reality system softwareVirtual-reality system software (Dactyl Nightmare)(Dactyl Nightmare)

Eye-Hand coordination gamesEye-Hand coordination games (Shufflepuck Café)(Shufflepuck Café) Tools that plug into computersTools that plug into computers (Science(Science Tool Kit) Tool Kit)

Typing ToolsTyping Tools (Alpha Smart; Dream Writers)(Alpha Smart; Dream Writers)

MusicalMusical/Rhythmic/Rhythmic Intelligence Intelligence

Music literature tutorsMusic literature tutors (Exploratorium)(Exploratorium)

Singing software Singing software (Transforms voice input into synthesizer (Transforms voice input into synthesizer sounds)sounds)

Tone recognition and melody enhancers Tone recognition and melody enhancers (Arnold; (Arnold; SimTunes)SimTunes)

Musical instrument digital interfacesMusical instrument digital interfaces (Midi)(Midi)

Musical Problem Solving Musical Problem Solving (Making Music; Music Ace; (Making Music; Music Ace; Dr.Brain)Dr.Brain)

InterpersonalInterpersonal IntelligenceIntelligence

Electronic bulletin boardsElectronic bulletin boards (Kidsnet)(Kidsnet)

Simulation gamesSimulation games (Sim City)(Sim City)

E-mail programsE-mail programs (Outlook, Eudora)(Outlook, Eudora)

IntrIntrapersonapersonalal Intelligence Intelligence

Personal choice softwarePersonal choice software (Decisions, Decisions)(Decisions, Decisions)

Career counseling softwareCareer counseling software (The Perfect Career)(The Perfect Career)

Any self-paced programAny self-paced program (Foreign Languages; Personal (Foreign Languages; Personal finances)finances)

NaturalistNaturalist Intelligence Intelligence

Scientific plug-insScientific plug-ins Nature sound filesNature sound files Classification of Flora/Fauna softwareClassification of Flora/Fauna software Animal sounds identification programsAnimal sounds identification programs Earth Science programs Earth Science programs (DK Science)(DK Science)

Life Science programsLife Science programs (The Learn About Collection - (The Learn About Collection - Stars; Animals; Insects; Human body; Plants, etc.)Stars; Animals; Insects; Human body; Plants, etc.)

ExExisistetentntialial Intelligence Intelligence

Software that would encourage an individual Software that would encourage an individual toto think dthink deeeepplyly about one’s own purpose; about one’s own purpose; about life’s mysteries; or about what is true or about life’s mysteries; or about what is true or real?real?

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Technology:Technology: The Positive Effects:The Positive Effects:

Students find topics more interesting when information is Students find topics more interesting when information is presented in a variety of ways.presented in a variety of ways.

Students feel more comfortable and motivated when they Students feel more comfortable and motivated when they

know that their learning styles will be addressed.know that their learning styles will be addressed.

Students believe their learning has more meaning when Students believe their learning has more meaning when the way in which they learn and present new information is the way in which they learn and present new information is acknowledged.acknowledged.

Students are more challenged, engaged, and independent.Students are more challenged, engaged, and independent.

M.I. & Technology:M.I. & Technology: Positive EffectsPositive Effects, , cont.cont.

Students have more control over what and how they learn Students have more control over what and how they learn (self pacing).(self pacing).

Students gain a greater sense of responsibility for their Students gain a greater sense of responsibility for their work.work.

Students remain on task for longer periods of time.Students remain on task for longer periods of time.

PositivePositive Effects,Effects, cont. cont.

Students produce higher quality work, that reflects the Students produce higher quality work, that reflects the increased depth and breadth of their knowledge and increased depth and breadth of their knowledge and talents.talents.

Students become better at critical thinking, organizing & Students become better at critical thinking, organizing & evaluating information, and presenting their new evaluating information, and presenting their new knowledge in creative ways.knowledge in creative ways.

For Further information on theFor Further information on the

Theory of Theory of MMuullttiippllee Intelligences: Intelligences:

Please visit:Please visit:

www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/mi_links.htm