Multiple Intelligence Theory

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STRATEGY 5 - Facts/Factoids

Activate Intelligences - Logical/Mathematical

Description
Individuals who are strong in logical/mathematical intelligence appreciate knowing how things add up. Given that the Internet facilitates access to statistics on virtually every concept, it is easy to satisfy and acknowledge the need for numerically-based explanations.

Tips
* Use Factoids as icebreakers or energizers (e.g. how many people have home computers? What is the average age of people who purchase new homes? How many years of education does the average Canadian have?)
* Display statistics on key concepts or ideas (e.g demographics, behaviour, timing, distance, rankings, weight)

Related Links
Australian Bureau of Statistics
FedStats (USA)
National Statistics Online (UK)
Statistics Canada
Statistics New Zealand
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development


STRATEGY 6 - Natural Light/Nature Analogies

Intelligence – Naturalist

Description
Although teaching outdoors is one of the first ideas that comes to mind when thinking of ways to acknowledge naturalist intelligence, practical issues often makes it difficult.

Tips
* Ensure that learners are getting sufficient natural light to avoid low energy/negative mood
* Use animal analogies to underscore key concepts
* Project images of nature on screens during breaks

Related Links
Definition of symbiosis and examples - includes an explanation of the symbiotic relationship between the Egyptian Plover bird and the crocodile
The Story of the Geese


STRATEGY 7 – Movies

Activate Intelligences – All

Description
Like simulations, movies can animate learning content and engage a number of intelligences. Options for integrating movies into learning curricula have increased with the emergence of online, video-on-demand services that provide access to multimedia clips and full-length video on a wide-range of topics.

Tips
* Video viewing should never be a passive activity. Use the strategies suggested in, Maximize Video Learning to engage learners and activate learning.

Related Resources
Visit www.digitalcurriculum.com for K-12 titles
Visit www.fmgondemand.com for corporate training/higher ed titles.
For video links on almost any subject, try: www.youtube.com