Why our Brain LOVEs Learning via

TechnologyRyan Gunhold

What is the most desirable technology today?Learning Trend Why It’s Hot What Learning Style Does this Complement?

Social Media & Web 3.0

Personal Learning Environment

Multi-Device Learning

Responsive Design

Rapid E-Learning Design

Interactive E-books

Live & Recorded Online Webinars

Social & Intelligent Curation

What is the most desirable technology today?Learning Trend Why It’s Hot What Learning Style Does this Complement?

Reuse/Remix/Repurpose

Massive Open Online Courses - MOOCs

Flipped Classroom

Classroom Engagement

Gamification

Augmented Reality

Alternative Assessments

Brain Designed Learning

It’s Time To

16 LEARNING TRENDS Social Media & Web 2.0/2.0/x.0 Personal Learning Environments (PLE) Social & Intelligent Curation Multi-Device Learning Responsive e-Learning Design Rapid e-Learning Design Interactive E-books Live & Recorded Talks/Discussions Reuse/Remix/Repurpose OER Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Flipped Classroom Classroom Engagement Gamification of Learning Augmented Reality Alternative Assessment Brain-Designed Learning

What is this Theory? Breaks down seven different “intelligences” to categorize talents and

skills Gardner: “Seven kinds of intelligence would allow seven ways to

teach, rather than one.” All seven are necessary, but only two are generally recognized in

school settings.

The Intelligences

Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Musical Bodily-

Kinesthetic

Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal

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Linguistic Intelligence Typically valued in schools Sensitivity to language

Response to both written and spoken Ability to learn language Ability to use language as expression Examples: writers, poets, lawyers, speakers

1

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Also typically valued in schools Analyze problems logically Adept at mathematical operations Solve problems scientifically “Detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically”

2

Musical Intelligence Associated with the arts Performance and composition skills Appreciation of musical patterns Recognize and compose pitch, tone and rhythm “Runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence

3

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Also generally associated with the arts Use of one’s body to solve problems

Whole body or parts of the body Use of mental abilities to coordinate movement Mental and physical activity are related

4

Spatial Intelligence Generally connected with the arts Recognize and use patterns of space Space in wide or confined areas More than visual

Includes abstract analytical abilities Goes beyond simply seeing images

5

Interpersonal Intelligence What Gardner calls a “personal intelligence” Understanding of other people

Intentions, motivations, and desires Work effectively with others Particularly critical in education Examples: educators, salespeople, political leaders, counsellors

6

Intrapersonal Intelligence Another “personal intelligence” Understanding of oneself

Appreciate our feelings, fears & motivations Effective working model of ourselves Helps to regulate our lives

7

What does this mean for Faculty? More to consider when evaluating students

How students learn What will benefit students

More to consider when planning effective curriculum-based lessons How curriculum matches up with student learning

Helps Faculty think about the learning process Gives Faculty a greater understanding of student learning

Acknowledgements Research:

Smith, Mark K. (2008) “Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences.” The Encyclopedia of Informal Education. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm.

Grow, Gerald. “Spatial Intelligence” Writing and Multiple Intelligences. http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/7In/Spatial.html

Special Thanks to: Bastyr – Bill Gregory