Howard Gardner And the Eight Intelligences By: Sheila Mbambo Matt Freiesen Jillian Shoffler

Howard Gardner Background/Education Holds the position as Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Harvard University Is the Senior Director of Harvard Project Zero He has received honorary degrees from 26 colleges and universities

Eight Intelligences Linguistic Intelligence: A sensitivity to the spoken and written word, to learn languages, and to exploit them to accomplish specific goals. Naturalist Intelligence: Learn easiest when involved with the outdoor environment,and are able to see meanings and patterns in nature and the world around them. enius/mi_genuis_linguis.gif mi_genuis_nature.gif

Eight Intelligences Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: Ability in mathematics and other complex logical systems. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence: The ability to use one’s body in a skilled way, for self- expression or toward a goal. Spatial Intelligence: To perceive the visual world accurately, and recreate or alter it in the mind or on paper.

Eight Intelligences Cont’d Interpersonal Intelligence: an ability to perceive and understand other individuals. Intrapersonal Intelligence: an understanding of one’s own emotions. Musical Intelligence: the ability to understand and create music.

Technology Linguistic- Programs involving reading, writing, and editing; Example: ‘Muppet Slate’ and ‘Pine Artist and Creative Writing’ Logical and Mathematical- Programs dealing with teaching logic and critical thinking skills; Example: ‘Millie’s Mathhouse’ and ‘Math N’ More’

Technology Cont’d Visual- Programs using graphics and creativity and visual skills like 3D software, and spreadsheets with graphs and charts; Example: ‘SuperPaint’ Musical- Programs dealing with music composition, sing-alongs, and musical videos; Example: ‘Band in a Box’, ‘Music Studio’

Technology Cont’d Bodily and Kinesthetic- Dance programs that incorporate movement with learning, animation games, and video games that use a joy stick; Example: ‘Science Toolkit’ Naturalist- Programs that incorporate the outdoors with what students are learning indoors; Example: ‘Wireless Coyote’

Technology Cont’d Interpersonal- Games or programs that involve 2 to 4 players at a time; Group presentations or group projects; Intrapersonal- Programs or projects involving independent work; Example: ‘Inspiration’ or ‘Kidspiration’ InspirationSoftwareKidspiration21-large.jpeg

Works Cited Helding, Lynn. (2009). Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. Journal ofSinging, 66(1), Retrieved from Integrating Technology in Multiple Intelligences. (n.d.). Multiple Intelligences and Technology. Retrieved February 25, 2010, from CasaCanada website: Keefe, D., & Dickinson, D. (2000, May 11). How Technology Enhances Howard Gardner's Eight Intelligences. In America Tomorrow. Retrieved February 25, 2010, from New Horizons for Learning website: Smith, M.K(2002,2008). Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences. The Encyclopedia of Informal Education. Retrieved from