MI Theory and Technology

"Our emotions open and close the doors to our ability to learn new information and perform specific tasks. We are emotional about things for which we have a passion." (Carlson-Pickering, 1999)

If students enjoy the subject they are more likely to do well. Also if a student doesn't like a certain subject but it is being taught in a fun way then they will have a greater chance of doing better.

"Additionally, we are most motivated to learn when we are involved in activities for which we posses some talent."(Carlson-Pickering, 1999) The MI theory supports the relationship between emotions and learning by proving the statement above. If a student is a hands-on learner then they will enjoy and learn better with activities that are hands-on.

"... if you are exposed to new ideas that are presented to you through a minimum of three different intelligences, you will have a better chance of remembering the information." (Carlson-Pickering, 1999)

So teachers should just review the topic for the verbal learners, show a power-point for the visual learner, then give a worksheet for the hands-on learner? No. Teachers just skim the surface when they do that.

"If a teacher weaves together several teaching strategies to present information about one topic, then we can say that his triple coding the educational experience. As an example, let’s take a look at a class learning about simple machines. The teacher may introduce the topic first, by showing a demonstration (using a simple machine) on how a simple machine can perform work. Next, he may introduce new terminology to the class via vocabulary words, reading in the content area, or through similar (verbal) activities. A third method of introducing the topic might include showing the students how to create a mind-map of their chapter on “Simple Machines.” (Carlson-Pickering, 1999)

Above is a perfect example of how to teach to children with multiple intelligences.


My least favorite subject is math and my strongest MI is interpersonal. Interpersonal means I like to work in groups and learn from other people. Using the internet I would be able to get on websites and be showed how to do problems I don't understand.

My Picasso head (above) represents me having a interpersonal MI. The pictures shows me being in the middle of the group with everyone talking.

I believe there are different learning styles and that they can help you.

"...knowledge of one's learning styles can be used to increase self-awareness about their strengths and weaknesses as learners." (Clark, 2012)



Reference List:
Carlson-Pickering, J. (1999). Teachers in technology initiative. Retrieved from http://www.21learn.org/archive/teachers-in-technology-initiative/


Clark, D. (2012, March 6). Learning Styles & Preferences. Retrieved from http://nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles.html