This is a series of articles on how and which technologies you might use to support the eight individual intelligences as defined in Dr. Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Here is a sequential outline of the articles: • Introduction • Word Smart (linguistic intelligence) • Number Smart (logical-mathematical intelligence) • Picture Smart (spatial intelligence) • [...]
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What is nature smart? This intelligence has to do with relating to one’s natural surroundings. http://www.flickr.com/photos/70267096@N00/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 What are some personality qualities of nature smart people? Naturalists may be good at growing things, have an instinctive ability with animals, know the outdoors and what it takes to survive in the elements and [...]
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What is self smart? This intelligence focuses on the individual and their ability to be self-reflective. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of self smart people? Intrapersonal people are usually independent, deep thinkers and are skillful at being able to detect ones own feelings and predict reactions [...]
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What is people smart? This intelligence is about people working and learning with others. What are some personality qualities of people smart people? People smart individuals like to interact with others either one on one or in group settings. They are usually labeled extroverts and tend to do a good job of judging others emotions [...]
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What is music smart? This intelligence covers music, patterns, rhythms and sounds. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of music smart people? Music smart individuals learn by working with sounds and patterns as it relates to music. They are able to decipher rhythms and tones and can [...]
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What is body smart? This intelligence covers movement and learning by doing. It is the capacity to learn and think by using the whole body or parts of it, such as hands, fingers, etc. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of body smart people? Body smart people [...]
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What is picture smart? Picture smart people work well with images and spacial issues. This can cover a range of topics from art to cartography. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of picture smart people? Picture smart people enjoy imagery and have a strong sense of artistry. [...]
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What is number smart? This intelligence covers logical and mathematical skills. It is working with numbers, abstraction, reasoning and logic. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of number smart people? Number smart people like to crunch numbers. They enjoy math and games of logic such as chess. [...]
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What is word smart? This intelligence covers verbal/linguistic skills. It is working with words, spoken or written. Permission to use for educational purposes. © 1999 Fablevision What are some personality qualities of word smart people? Word smart people like to read, write, talk and/or listen. They revel in words, books, languages and telling stories. People [...]
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Over the next week I would like to share my thoughts on how technology might play a role in reaching more learners with different learning styles. I will argue that applying different learning styles to your lessons using technology will elicit engagement and increase achievement. There is already research happening in this field and there [...]
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