EXPLORING HOW

TECHNOLOGY CATERS TO
YOUR STUDENTS’
8 “MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES”
 Instructional
Uses of
Technology
and Gardner’s
Multiple
Intelligences
Theory Work
Hand-in-Hand

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Recent educational and psychological research studies have
shown that the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to education
is ineffective at best, and often detrimental to the learning
process.

When considering differences in how each student learns,

teachers may reflect on the multiple intelligences theory
developed in 1983 by Howard Gardner. In this theory, the idea of
a single intelligence quotient (IQ) is challenged. This theory
instead proposes that each person has multiple types of
intelligence. Each of these different types represents specialized
ways of processing and interpreting information, informing in
turn how each of us learn.
VERBAL-LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
Verbal-linguistic intelligence refers to the use of oral
or written language to store, process and transmit
information. In the educational setting, this type of
content is developed through written and oral
explanations and
descriptions. Highlighted keywords,
sidebar definitions and audio
recordings are also used to
delineate this type of information.
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VERBAL-LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
The tech tools that can be used to enhance verbal-
linguistic intelligence in learning include storytelling
apps, which offer narratives, scenarios and discussions
for younger learners. Older learners can benefit
from blogging about a particular topic. The group
discussions, feedback, notes and highlighting of crucial
points also helps this learning style. Online resources
with relevant subject matter can be utilized by
instructors in order to cater to this type of intelligence.
LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE
The logical-mathematical intelligence is the
ability to solve abstract problems, make mental
calculations and develop equations and proofs.
This intelligence is often used on tangible and
question-based projects such as when
a teacher presents a problem and
provides the resources needed to
solve it.
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LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
The technology tools used in logical-mathematical
intelligence include spreadsheets, databases, online
survey tools for gathering and analyzing data, and even
online tools and apps that create digital or printable
timelines. Google Drive and the associated applications
are examples of a whole range of resources available for
collecting data in online forms, creating
spreadsheets, building charts or graphs and analyzing
the results.
MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE
Musical intelligence is the use of music and
rhythm to learn. This intelligence enables learners
to produce and understand the meaning of
different types of sounds. In the classroom, cross-
curricular projects can incorporate
music, such as making a melody to
go with a written poem or story.

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MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
There are powerful online tools for creating and
collaborating and inexpensive apps like
GarageBand that allow learners to record and edit
audio files. Music has never been more readily
available for listening and analysis, thanks to
popular streaming platforms like SoundCloud and
Pandaro, with some apps also providing comment
areas or forums for discussing musical clips.
BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE

In bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, the

learner gathers intelligence by doing an
activity. This process involves expressing
and presenting ideas through movement
and the body.

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BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
There are platforms available to today that expressly
combine motion and learning. Some of the other
technology tools used in bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
include apps for tablets and smartphones that cater to a
student's tactile senses and abilities to manipulate
objects. Coding tools such as Scratch allow students to
create video games with a drag-and-drop programming
language. Increasingly popular codable little robots
combine logic and kinesthetics intelligences.
VISUAL-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

Visual-spatial intelligence is the

use of visual sources for learning
and interpreting information.
It also includes the ability to perceive and
analyze objects in space. This learning
style incorporates visual resources to
interpret information.
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VISUAL-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS

Some of the tech tools used in this process

include gamification, such as Minecraft and the
building of virtual civilizations and architectural
works. Trello is an online tool for mapping ideas
and visual brainstorming. Photoshop and
numerous other tools are used to create,
manipulate and edit images.
INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Interpersonal intelligence is the ability
to connect and interact with others. In
this intelligence, people are able to
recognize and understand
the moods, intentions
and motivations of others.
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INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
Some of the tech tools for this learning include
working on collaborative team projects,
videoconferencing tools like Skype and social
media for discussion of current events.

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INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

Intrapersonal intelligence
is the understanding of
oneself and the activities
that trigger introspection
and reflection.

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INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
Some of the top tech tools for this intelligence
include blogging or discussion forums for
documented reflection, tools that can be used to
create artistic expression (music, art work,
poetry, etc.), concept mapping with various apps,
or simply using search engines like Google to
research interesting topics that inspire
introspection.
NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE

Naturalist intelligence
is the ability to identify
and distinguish living
things and natural
processes like the
weather.
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NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE: TOOLS
There’s a whole range of tech devices, tools and
online resources that can be utilized to cater to
this particular intelligence. Smartphone or tablet
cameras can be used for recording the natural
world. Online videos and photos allow learners to
become familiar with natural entities. Databases
and spreadsheets are useful for cataloging and
documenting discoveries and insights.
Examining the multiple
intelligences theory from an
ed tech perspective reveals many
benefits for the learning process,
for both educators and learners.
Everyone possesses all of these
eight types of intelligences to
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Tapping into these intelligences in our students can help

teachers achieve improved results in the classroom, and
later in the professional and day-to-day social world.
 Article, “Exploring how technology caters to your
students’ 8 “multiple intelligences””, Patrica Dimick,
originally published on EmergingEdTech.com