MI+B2+Chapter+13

Abstract
Armstrong previously covered a vast expanse of areas that MI theory can be applied to in school, but chapter 13 focuses on three in particular that merited attention before the end of the book. Computer technology has the ability to tap into all eight intelligences and it is important that educators don't pigeon whole it or stereotype it to aiding only the mathematical/logical intelligences. Cultural diversity is important to address because cultures vary in what intelligences they value. Lastly career counseling is important for many reasons. Career counseling shows actual application of the intelligences through a profitable, tangible job. It provides a "real-life" goals that students can strive for.

[|Synthesis Leah] A large portion of most peoples summaries were dedicated to the use of computer technology in the classroom. It was a common consensus that computer resources should be taken advantage of to tap into students needs. Some had opposing views on [|career counseling.] Some felt that the information presented was very helpful for setting goals while others believed that it was old hat in the way that career counseling has always been presented in the same way. As with computer technology, almost everyone agreed that incorporating [|cultural] learning experiences would greatly enhance a classroom's atmosphere and benifit student learning.

Kirsten
I really enjoyed this chapter because it extended the ideas from MI theory into other areas. The list of computer software that worked with MI was really helpful, though, for the linguistic intelligence, I thought a couple of the ideas fell flat, like word processing. Even those who are masterful with their language can be bored with Word. I also thought the list of occupations that are anchored in one intelligence to be helpful as well. This might allow teachers to give their struggling students some direction. Like, if you have a student who is mainly a Naturalist and they don't see themselves in a career path beyond being a farmer (not that that would be bad!!), you have a whole list of options for her.

Jordan
In this chapter, Armstrong discusses the uses of the MI theory outside of the classroom. Though he feels that MI is essential in classroom development, there are other applications of MI that we often look past. Many of us tend to think of computers as being strongly a Logical-Mathematical tool of preference, however, Armstrong discusses the ways that the computer can be used to appeal to all eight of the intelligences. For example, creating a project on flowers that includes text, illustrations, sound, video data, meets the requirements of all eight intelligences. He then refocuses MI and it’s role in cultural diversity. Armstrong explains “an intelligence must be valued by a culture in order to be considered a true intelligence” (123). The more I thought about what the quote meant, the more it made sense to me. His discussion on cultural diversity made me realize how much impact MI had on all cultures. Armstrong then shifts gears and discusses how MI is used in career counseling, but I did not gain much new information from this portion of the chapter. As a student, I wish that teachers had pointed out to me how developing a computer project was using my multiple intelligences. I think that if I was aware of how I was using my intelligences, I would have been more aware of how I learn the best. As a teacher, I would like to find a way to highlight how important MI is in different cultures. I think that it is a very important component that makes up culture that is regularly overlooked.

Ryan Snowman
This chapter discusses other ways to apply the MI Theory. Armstrong highlights three areas that the MI theory can be applied to. The first is computer technology. Almost all of the intelligences can be used when trying to complete a task that involves multimedia. Take for instance and iMovie project. The filming of the skit targets bodily kinesthetic learners. The background music targets musical learners. The text and pictures targets linguistic and visual learners. Computers are an excellent way to target various intelligences. Career counseling is another way to apply the MI theory. It is very beneficial to expose students to occupations from each of the eight intelligences. One important aspect to remember for teachers is not to attempt to match student’s proclivities to specific careers. Let the children choose. I think multimedia projects are a great way to combine the intelligences and a great way for students to learn. I also like the idea of career counseling as a way of exposing students to different intelligences.

Leah
Through this class, Dr. Overall's class and my own personal experience it had become quite clear that technology, especially computers are a very useful tool to enhance learning through MI. The list that is given in this chapter of software that activates multiple intelligences could prove very useful, dare I say essential when creating future lesson plans. Understanding, appreciating, and integrating multiple cultures into the classroom will help teachers in getting a better grasps on students multiple intelligences since different cultures may value different intelligences more than others. Lastly the Armstrong writes of the importance of career counseling and provides a list of careers that involve certain intelligences strongly. All three of these areas should be involved in my classroom to help my students. As the video about incorporating technology into the classroom said I want to "engage" my students not "enrage" them.

Mykayla
This chapter is about everything that we talk about in Dr. Theresa’s class. Computers and technology are great ways to engage the eight different intelligences. The other part of the chapter that I enjoyed more was that of the career counseling. I would have never thought that showing jobs that involve the eight intelligences would actually be interesting to students. I wouldn’t have liked it, but maybe that is because I already knew what I wanted to be. I wish there were more ideas of how to incorporate all the different vocational opportunities into my classroom so I can encourage my students to find a job that they will love, because it deals with something they love.

Brittany
It is important for teachers to integrate multiple intelligences into the real world for students. Students are exposed to computers, cultures, and careers on a daily basis. It is rare for a teacher to direct attention to the fact that each of these target each intelligence. Computers are an excellent source for learning in the classroom because of their diverse usage. Many different computer programs are constructed to target each of the intelligences. In a unit, teachers can have each student use a computer and do an assignment that uses a program that specializes in their strong intelligence. Another thing that teachers need to be aware of is that each culture has a different way of incorporating the eight intelligences into their daily life. When teachers are aware of this, they can pass the information on to their students to broaden their mind and possibly find stronger ways to teach. Students can look at their strongest intelligence and find career choices that specialize in using that form of intelligence. This can be especially helpful for students who lack direction as to what they want to choose for a career in the future. By using multiple intelligence testing, a teacher can help to direct the student to a list of careers that may be of interest as a career path.

Ryan
This chapter discusses the idea that all of the multiple intelligences can be incorporated into every subject by technology. One of the ways discussed in chapter thirteen was through the use of computers. I had never realized how computers cater to the multiple intelligences. There are so many programs that incorporate these intelligences and could be used in the classroom. The idea of using technology in the classroom seems more valuable then ever since reading this chapter. As a social studies teacher I will definitely use technology in order to enhance my students learning and their multiple intelligences.

Corinne
Another way to teach to different intelligences is given by Armstrong in this chapter. The author suggests using different software, and gives examples of a few of the many that exist that target specific intelligences. Another suggestion in this chapter is to give career counseling to students. I like this idea because explaining the different jobs allows kids to relate to their strongest intelligence and a possible future career they would be good at and can get excited about. This process would help students with their self-knowledge, especially at the adolescent stage, where the students are still trying to figure themselves out. Another message in this chapter is that culture has an effect on intelligence. This is because different cultures nourish certain intelligences from a young age. I have never personally experienced how culture affects my intelligence, but it is something to keep in mind when I start teaching, especially if it is in a diverse place, to better understand my students and were they come from, and how that affects their learning.

Drew
This chapter really brings the use of all the things we have been learning about technology integration in the classroom full circle. Chapter thirteen discusses many different software applications that can be used in the classroom in order to reach out to the multiple intelligences. This is a really useful tool for teachers to use when running out of less modern ideas for MI outreach. This chapter is particularly useful for us as students and prospective teachers. We now live in a society powered by digitally composed information and the students are looking for the use of this technology. If they are using it, why shouldn't the educator?

Scott
The focus of this chapter is to tell us about the application of MI theory in computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. There are software programs that are designed to interface with any of the eight intelligences. As we have been learning in class, with technology we can create projects that incorporate all intelligences. "According to MI theory, an intelligence must be valued by a culture in order to be considered a true intelligence." Different cultures place a different degree of importance on each intelligence but all cultures have and use all eight. "If students are exposed from an early age to a variety of adults demonstrating real-life skills in all eight intelligences, they will have a firm basis on which to launch a career once they leave school." It is important that when doing this what we do not attempt to match a child's proclivities to a career.

Jennie
Along with using MI theory in assessment and lesson planning, we can use it in using technology in the classroom, understanding cultural diversity and helping students plan for their futures. There are different types of software that target the different intelligences. For example Math Blaster targets the logical mathematical students, Sim City targets Interpersonal students, and Publish it! targets linguistic students. When it comes to diversity, we can start to understand why different cultures treasure the things that they do if we start with understanding MI. For example Hungarians were influenced by composer Zolán Kodály, so students were exposed to a lot of music in school. So a lot of Hungarians may be musical learners. Then, when students are trying to figure out what they want to do with the rest of their lives, we can point them in a direction to things that suits their strongest intelligence.

Rachel
The list of computer software that applies to the different intelligences in chapter 13 is impressive. Including computer technology on a list of other ways to apply MI theory makes sense, as the number of computers in schools is constantly growing. There is a large range of software and programs that could be used for each student to facilitate learning. It can be a useful resource for teachers who otherwise would not know how to use computers to help students learn. Cultures are important to the theory of Multiple Intelligences because, according to the theory, “an intelligence must be valued by a culture in order to be considered a true intelligence (123).” Where a student grew up, whether it was in the United States or on the other side of the globe, can affect his/her dominant intelligences. Determining a student’s main intelligence can also help determine what kind of job he/she would be best at. For instance, I am an interpersonal learner so I would work well as a principal, nurse, or travel agent.

Sarah
Chapter thirteen addressed three rather miscellaneous topics relating to the multiple intelligences; technology, cultural diversity and career counseling. In three subsections, the author expanded on each of these ideas and presented numerous opportunities for classroom teachers to integrate them into the classroom. Of the three, I find myself most prominently connected with the technology aspect. As we venture further and further into the digital age, more and more students will become dependent on technology and it is our job as teachers to accept this change and integrate it into our classrooms. After taking Dr. Theresa’s portion of Practicum, I believe I have been cued-in to how to use technology effectively in my classroom, thus I will find figure 13.1 of this chapter to be extremely beneficial when planning an all encompassing lesson.

Tim
This chapter was fairly interesting; it began to incorporate computer technology, cultural diversity and career counseling with the multiple intelligences. I wasn’t sure exactly how things such as computer technology could be connected with all the intelligences but Armstrong is able to give a pretty good idea of how to allow all different types of learners to use the computer while still honing in on their primary intelligence. Cultural diversity was also interesting with Armstrong describing the situation in the Puluwat culture where the chief navigators in society have more prestige than some of the political leaders. That part of the chapter really made sure that we understood that intelligences are not culture specific. The chapter wrapped up by showing positive ways the multiple intelligences could be connected and applied with career counseling. This chapter highlighted a lot of good facts about the multiple intelligences, like every culture using each intelligence, and also gave me some good ideas about how to integrate computer technology with each different type of learner.


I liked this chapter! It showed me that the MI theory is not designated to the classroom. I’m not a big fan of computers, so it helped me out to see how the MI theory could be applied to a computer. If I had had this shown to me sooner in life, maybe I would not dislike computer in the way that I do. I am NOT a logical mathematical person, so I always assumed that I would be horrible with the computer and did not try to learn how to use it. I will try to see how the multiple intelligences effect my life outside of the classroom. This makes sense, since as learners we are to be constantly learning everywhere.