How To Apply Multiple Intelligences Theory To Enhance Technology Training Sessions!

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How To Apply Multiple Intelligences Theory To
Enhance Technology Training Sessions!
Beth Kanter - beth_at_bethkanter.org
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Learning Style Exercise Goals
Identify their preferred styles of learning using
Multiple Intelligences Apply the principles of
MI to technology training techniques
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Howard Gardner and the Theory of Multiple
Intelligences
Mounting scientific evidence, including how the
brain processes information, points to multiple
kinds of intelligence rather than the traditional
approach that looks solely at language and
mathematical ability.
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Exercise
Pair up with someone and review the descriptions
of eight intelligences learning styles in your
handout. Find the one that is your preferred
mode of learning. How do you know?
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Multiple Intelligences as defined by Howard
Gardner
Word smart reading, writing, speaking, and
listening Picture smart conceiving and
mentally manipulating visual images Body
smart using your body with comfort and skill
People smart understanding and empathizing
with others
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Multiple Intelligences as defined by Howard
Gardner
Music smart sensitivity to pitch, melody,
rhythm, and tone Number smart reasoning
using math or logic Nature smart observing
patterns in nature, identifying and classifying
objects, and understanding natural and manmade
systems Self smart understanding oneself and
introspection
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Training Techniques for Different Learning Styles
We possess varying amounts of the 8
intelligences, combining and using them in our
own way. Most people excel in one or two and
tend to prefer these. But, when training relies
exclusively on lecture and reading, it can leave
behind individuals who learn best ...through
pictures, ...by practicing a skill, or ...by
discussing issues or principles with others.
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Exercise

• Choose a technology training topic you need to
  teach or have taught clients or other staff
• Describe how you would communicate it using at
  least two of the intelligences.
• Use worksheet

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How can I discover a persons learning style?
Observed Behaviors