Chapter One Theoretical Foundations Gardners Multiple Intelligences

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Chapter OneTheoretical Foundations Gardners
Multiple Intelligences

• Mallory Donaldson
• Samantha Watson
• Tim Bishop

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Verbal-Linguistic

• These word smart people learn best through
  language including speaking, writing, reading,
  and listening. They are able to verbally or in
  writing explain, convince, and express
  themselves. They enjoy writing and creating with
  words.

• Hyper-studio
• Audio recorders and digitizers
• Video recording (storytelling, news program,
  speaking)
• Chats
• CD-ROM
• Story-creation software
• Wings for Learning/ Sunbursts Muppet Slate/
  Pine Artist and Creative Writer

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Logical-Mathematical

• These number smart people learn best through
  numbers, reasoning, and problem solving. They are
  able to create and manipulate visuals and create
  mental pictures from many perspectives. They like
  to weigh, measure, calculate, and organize data.

• Calculation Tools
• Science and math software
• Spreadsheets
• Power-Point
• Webquests
• IBMs Math and More
• Vanderbilt Universitys The Adventures of Jasper
  Woodbury
• Learn Smart
• Lego Logo

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Visual-Spatial

• These picture smart people learn best visually
  and tend to organize their thinking spatially.
  They like to think and create pictures. They are
  also drawn to information that is presented in a
  visual form.

• CAD-Computer-Aided Design
• Animation software
• Puzzle building tools
• Photoshop/ Paint/ KidPix/ Appleworks
• Flying Colors
• Hyper-studio
• Digital Cameras/ Scanners
• GTV- Geographic Television
• HyperCard or Link Way

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Interpersonal

• These social smart people learn best through
  interaction with other people through
  discussions, cooperative work, or social
  activities. They are able to create synergy in a
  room by being aware of the feelings and motives
  of others. They are concerned with the capacity
  to understand the intentions, motivations and
  desires of other people. This allows them to
  work effectively with others. Educators,
  salespeople, religious and political leaders and
  counselors all need a well-developed
  interpersonal intelligence.

• Email projects
• Chat
• Video and teleconferencing
• Video recording
• Group Presentations
• Peer Tutoring
• Forums
• Discussions
• Telecommunications Projects
• Collaborative computer software or games
• Group decisions software
• Word Processing
• Webquests

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Naturalist

• These nature people learn best through the
  interactions with the environment including
  outdoor activities, field trips, and involvement
  with plants and animals. They see the subtle
  meanings and patterns in nature and the world
  around them. They are able to adapt. This
  enables human beings to recognize, categorize and
  draw upon certain features of the environment. It
  combines a description of the core ability with a
  characterization of the role that many cultures
  value.

• Audio, Video, Digital Cameras
• Record Natural World
• Word processing
• Journaling, Natural Information
• Data Organization
• Observations
• Desktop Presentations
• Show Change Over TIme
• Microscopes and Probes
• Nature up Close
• Field Trips

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Existentialist

• These wondering people learn best though seeing
  the big picture of human existence by asking
  philosophical questions about the world. These
  people have a concern with ultimate issues.

• Email
• Chat
• Listservs
• Blogs
• Discussions
• Teleconferencing
• Any Interactive Communication Tool to help
  Students Address their Questions.

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Children with Special NeedsFor these children
there are many Software programs that can be used
in the classroom to help adhere to the special
needs of each child

• Deaf Students
• Physically-Handicapped
• Blind Students
• Hearing-Impaired
• Visually-Impaired

• Microflips Full Talk
• Smart Keyboards
• Eduquests Talking Mouse
• Eduquests Speech Viewer
• Eduquests Screen Reader

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Musical and Rhythmic

• Music Smart
• Use of Music, Rhythms or Patterns helps in
  inductive and deductive reasoning

• Organization of Music
• MP3 players
• CD burning
• Recording programs
• Give peer editing privileges because they will be
  good listeners

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Intrapersonal

• On-line journaling
• Inspiration/Kidsperation for brainstorming
• Word for journaling, writing etc.
• Multi-media portfolios

• Self Smart
• Very in touch with their own emotions
• Helps others concentrate on themselves through
  writing or drawings or charts.
• Good at reading emotions

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Bodily Kinesthetic

• Work the camera in a class skit
• Keybording
• Concentrations in using a computer mouse

• Enjoy expressions through movement and hands on
  activities dance, sports, making models, etc.
• Body Smart
• Would like to learn through touch and movement

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References

• http//www.america-tomorrow.com/ati/mi4.htm
• http//eduscapes.com/tap/topic68a/htm