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|| This chapter covers three important roles for MI theory that we as educators have not been introduced to yet. Computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling, are also ways that students can be touched by the multiple intelligence theory. We read that computers are not specific to the mathematical-logical intelligence, that actually depending on the software in use we find that computers can be useful in all of the eight intelligences. When it comes to cultural diversity we read that for an intelligence to be seen as true intelligence the skill must be valued by culture. We are given the example of an intelligence test asking a student to repeat random numbers as a task of intelligence, yet there has never been any type of value for this skill in any culture. Finally we run into career counseling and see that it is beneficial from a very young age that students are exposed to jobs that vary through the eight intelligences in order for them to get a taste of what they enjoy best. We are reminded that children should not be directed toward any certain career based on previous observations about the student’s more defined intelligences. This chapter helped me to discover multiple intelligence theory in a new way. The idea of cultural diversity was powerful for me, especially with the example of being asked to recite random numbers in order to show proof of intelligence. I felt that it was important to understand that all cultures use all eight intelligences in some shape or form, at to keep in mind that stereotypes about cultures can create racial innuendoes, so that though we should recognize the intelligences valued in different cultures, we should stray from making definite assumptions about them.
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 * Barnes Mckell || Chapter 13 of the Multiple Intelligence book titled //Other Applications of MI Theory,// provides context which extends the multiple intelligences into a broader perspective. The book provides three applications worth noting: computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. Computer technology is usually associated with the logical-mathematical intelligence, however; the book encourages teachers to incorporate the other intelligences into computer technology by using other applications the computer has. Cultural diversity is about designing curriculum and lesson plans that celebrate the ways other cultures think. With such diverse schools now days it is important to implement curriculum that all cultures view as valuable. Lastly, career counseling is one thing teachers need to be thinking about as students go through school. It is important to expose students to a variety of real-life careers that way students might start thinking about what they would like to do when they get older. || I really thought this chapter provided great information about different applications of the Multiple Intelligence Theory. I especially like the idea of career counseling. I think it is extremely important to expose students to a variety of real-life careers. When I was growing up my teachers never really talked about what we might want to do when we get older, so when it was time to decide what is a good route to take I had difficulty. I was then forced to take on-line surveys that told me what I was interested in. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Brennick Christopher || The 13th chapter of talks about three other applications of MI theory in computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. The computer technology sections talks about how we typical think of computer technology as logical-mathematical intelligence, but it can also but it can sever in almost any other type of intelligence because of all the different software we can have for our computers. An example of this would be that Magic School Bus Explores the World of animals makes the computer a naturalist intelligence. This chapter also talks about how our schools are culturally diverse and different cultures value each intelligence at a different level so we must each be sensitive to this and use all of them. Culturally background can also give us hints into which intelligence we should use to reach each student. The final part of this chapter gives us a look into how intelligence can be used for career counseling. Knowing students intelligence can help them in choosing a vocation. If a student is strong in logical they made do well as an accountant so knowing there strongest intelligence will be helpful in finding this and help student give them real world experiences that will help them see if that job is right for them. || I believe that this is a chapter that fits right into Dr. Theresa’s class as far as how we can use technology to reach everyone. I really enjoyed the chart showing all the different programs on computer and which intelligence they fall under. I know growing up in northwest Maine I did miss out on a lot culturally diversity and this chapter reminds me that is out there and I need be sensitive to it and sensitive to how I value intelligences because not all of my students will value them in the same way. The closing piece is especially important I think for high school teachers because we are expected to help high school students going off to college think about their vocation and intelligence is a strong way of telling what a student will enjoy or be good at. I think this part comes in handy as more of a homeroom advisor role then a classroom teacher.
 * Columbia Laura || Chapter thirteen of //Multiple Intelligences// discusses the ideas of other applications of the MI Theory in classrooms. One example given was computers. Though many people assume that computers would be for those who are logical and mathematical, computers are neutral with intelligences. Rather, it is the software added that works with each intelligence. Also discussed is culture and MI. Because our schools are becoming more and more diverse, it is important to discuss culture with MI Theory. According to the theory, in order for an intelligence to be an intelligence, it must be valued by a culture. All cultures in the world use multiple intelligences, just the way they express it might vary. Lastly, it was discussed how MI can help students decide on careers. Yet, it is also important to show how many intelligences can go into just one job. || One of the more interesting parts of this chapter was the part about cultures. I had never thought of all these intelligences can apply to all different cultures. It is very interesting to see how different cultures value different types of intelligence such as music or naturalist approach. I also thought it was really important when discussing careers that students do not feel obligated to go into that career because there intelligence matches up. All careers require more than just one intelligence. Overall, I felt this chapter was very helpful in different techniques on how to bring MI into the classroom. ||
 * Coombs Kayla || Chapter thirteen named three potential applications of MI theory to education: computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. A great way to use MI theory in computer technology would be to use multimedia software to create a CD-ROM project and incorporate such things as word text, illustrations, sound score, and video data, to include all of the intelligences. Projects like these could be used as a digital portfolio that could assess student accomplishments. All cultures possess and use the eight intelligences in MI theory, but vary in how they use and value the multiple intelligences. It is important to note that all cultures have and use the eight intelligences and it would be narrow-minded to stereotype certain cultures to one intelligence. Career counseling can be done using MI theory because students, with the help of their teachers, can self-assess to determine what jobs they would be suited for by looking at their strongest intelligences. || This chapter seemed like a good one to have in the book because all of these applications of MI theory seem significant and note-worthy. Computer technology is becoming a very important part of our culture today, and it serves an important role in the classroom, so to have a way to use MI theory in this technology would be very beneficial for the teachers implementing it. I think digital portfolios are a great idea because it allows a lot of options for students and different ways for them to use their intelligences to demonstrate their levels of learning. The application to cultural diversity is significant in that one should note that all cultures acknowledge the eight intelligences even if they look at them and value them in varying ways. The final application that was discussed in this reading on career counseling was helpful because it is an interesting way to look at the multiple intelligences and how one’s most appropriate future careers may be resting on what one’s strongest intelligences are. ||
 * Cummons Michael || Chapter 13 of MI looks at some other applications of the MI theory. This chapter looks at three applications of multiple intelligences in school. First, it looks at technology. Many different intelligences can be helped with computers. This tool is not only for mathematical and logical. Word processor can help linguistic, while a painting program can help out spatial. A computer can come in handy for every intelligence. The second application that is talked about is cultural diversity. This chapter claims that all cultures have the eight intelligences. Some cultures favor some over others. One culture however, is not just one particular intelligences. Rather, different cultures favor many different intelligences. The third application is career counseling. A guidance counselor can help with this, helping you to find out what kind of career you might want. There is a book that finds jobs for each intelligence. || This chapter was very interesting. I liked the part about how computers are such an adverse tool for all learners. This really shows how important integrating technology in the classroom really is. This tool is designed to help all kinds of learners, not just a select few. I also liked the part about trying to find the right job by your intelligence. This is a very interesting way to look at finding a job that I had never thought of before. ||
 * Damboise Kelley || Chapter thirteen discusses the other areas that multiple intelligences are used and should be brought up in class; they include: computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. Computer technology is usually associated with logical-mathematic intelligence because the software that most computers use are designed using logical-mathematical formulas to create the chips needed to create the programs. However, computer technology is a great way to incorporate all eight intelligences into the classroom. Here are a few examples: word processor allows for students who learn best through linguistic to write and edit their pieces. The paint program on the computer can be used to for students who are spatial intelligence. There is a place on the computer that allows students to record their voice; this could be used for students who are musical intelligence. Cultural diversity is another area that multiple intelligence should be explored and used. Today classroom are more diverse than ever before; making it that much more important for teachers to incorporate the eight intelligences into students cultures. Most cultures in the world possess and utilize the eight intelligences. Career counseling is another important area that multiple intelligence should have an effect on. It is important that students are exposed to a wide range of professions that incorporate the eight intelligences. Taking the time to allow parent to come in and talk about their profession is a great way for students to explore and recognize the different kinds of jobs that incorporate the eight intelligences. || The computer technology to explore the eight intelligences is a great idea considering that most students now a day are digital learners; this concept will really play an important part in students learning process. The more we can actively engage students to learn using computers, while at the same time incorporating their multiple intelligence, the better the educational experience will be for students. Using culture to explore the eight intelligence is a great way for students to learn not only about the eight different intelligences, but also about how their ancestors use to use MI and how they still to this day continue to use MI. Lastly, I think it is extremely important for student to be exposed to a wide variety of career opportunities. Even if a child uses spatial intelligence to learn doesn’t necessary mean that they are going to want to be a interior decorator, engineer, or a pilot; he or she might want to be a journalist or a lawyer. That’s why it is so important to let students experience different career opportunities. ||
 * Kelley Kathleen || Chapter thirteen of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom discusses how you can use multiple intelligence theory in other aspects of education. One area in which the concept of multiple intelligences can be used is in computer technology. Though many of us think computers are only used by those interested in science or math, there are many different programs within these computers that can benefit all learners. The computer itself contains word processor which could benefit the linguistic learner and Microsoft paint could help the visual learner. There are also different multimedia programs that target all intelligences such as iMovie, Garageband, and programs involving illustrations. Creating a project using the multimedia to target these intelligences also requires that people exercise their interpersonal intelligence by collaborating with peers. The internet also encourages exploration by using programs like online simulations. MI theory can also be seen in cultural diversity. Each culture uses all of these eight intelligences, but in different ways. The book suggested creating a multicultural fair that shows how each culture uses multiple intelligences. MI theory also plays a large role in career counseling. At a young age, exploring these intelligences may help the student determine what they want to be when they grow up. As students are trying to figure out what they are going to do in college, teachers may be able to suggest career pathways if they know which intelligence they exhibit. || I thought that this chapter was interesting, but generally a review of everything that we have learned so far in the course. The concept of computers being something that only computer “geeks” would use is a stigma that went out the window a very long time ago. We, as students and future teachers, are familiar with the ways that computers can help learners. I did enjoy the section on cultural diversity and think that it would be a great idea to have a multicultural fair that addresses MI in cultures across the world. It would be a great way to learn and would be fun. ||
 * Knowles Christina || Chapter thirteen of MI covers the different materials we can use in the classroom. Computers, something most people associate with logical learners, can be used for a variety of intelligences. Teachers can pick out software that intrigues all intelligences. The chapter also gave us a list of tips when picking out software for different intelligences. For example, when picking out software for a musical learner, we could pick out software that we can sing or play music to. We are also presented with the thought that a intelligence is only important when it is recognized by culture as being important. We are given the example of being able to count forward as not being as important because it is not recognized in culture as important. We should also know that each culture in the world treats each intelligence differently. The chapter also says that we can use a student’s intelligence to give him guidelines on a future job. Each intelligence has many jobs that a person with that intelligence could do in the future. || I liked the idea for using different software in the classroom and I also liked the idea of thinking about different cultures and how they react to the multiple intelligences. I think it is really important to incorporate different cultures in the classroom, even if it seems like there is very little diversity in the classroom. However, I did not like the idea of letting students think they can only succeed at certain jobs. I think this is a bad message to send students. ||
 * Mourkas Margaret || Chapter 13 discusses three new ways teachers to apply the multiple intelligence theory to your classroom. Those three new ways are computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. The section on computers explains how you can use a lot of different software to reach all the multiple intelligences. It explains all sorts of different projects the students can do. Word processing, logic games, art history guides, physical fitness software, musical notation programs, simulation games, fantasy role play software, and animal games software are all examples of different programs you can use in the classroom. The second section was about cultural diversity. This section talks about how you can shape your classroom around the multiple cultures that will be in your classroom. The last section talks about career counseling. It says that if we expose the students at a young age to different skills for different skills they will be more prepared when they get to the high school level. || This chapter talked about different ways to teach with the computer. I never thought about using simulation games to help teach lessons before. Games like Lemonade Tycoon can be used in a math class because it makes the student figure out the perfect recipe for lemonade and then make a booming business. I think this would be a great way to engage the students in the classroom. I am a technology guru and I really liked this part of the chapter because it really dipped into my interest and taught me how to use it in class. ||
 * O'Neil Christopher || Chapter thirteen discusses the different computer technologies that teachers could use to relate to each of the intelligences. With technology increasingly becoming more popular in the classrooms, it is essential for teachers to find out what programs are designed for each of the eight intelligences. There are some programs that are designed to fit a single intelligence, while there is some called multimedia software, which fits multiple intelligences. The chapter provides readers with a large list of software that supports each of the intelligences. Chapter thirteen also discusses the issue of cultural diversity within the schools. Teachers need to be wary of this so they do not cause any issues with anyone of a different culture. It is critical to understand that every culture in the world possesses and uses all eight of the intelligences. Some cultures are stronger in one intelligence over the others. Towards the end of the chapter, readers can view a list of potential jobs for people in each of the intelligences. This is not a complete list and there are many other jobs for each of those intelligences. || I truly enjoyed this chapter because it was filled with very valuable information. I especially like the section about the technology and the multiple intelligences. I have been around computer my whole life and I have actually used a lot of the software that was listed in the chapter. The list of software could become useful to me when I become a teacher because I will be using a lot of technology in my classroom. However, that list is a little out of date, so I would have to find more up to date programs to use. One thing I am curious about is what intelligence history teachers fall under? I noticed they had a subject teacher under each of the intelligences in the career section, but history teacher was not amongst them. That part really caught my eye. ||
 * Richardson Cassandra || Chapter thirteen assesses different elements of education, such as technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling, which need to be taken into consideration when building a successful classroom. Computer technology, though typically associated with logical-mathematical strengths, can also be applied to the other seven intelligences through other important programs, such as Word and Garage Band. Another element that needs to be assessed is the concept that different cultures place different values on certain intelligences than others might. This is not to say that educators should apply certain intelligences to specific groups, but take into consideration that different cultures may have different ideas about learning styles. The last element that the chapter outlines and discusses is career counseling. It is advantageous for school districts to allow for adults to come and discuss different careers within the intelligences, so students can self-evaluate their strengths and the possibilities that are associated with those strengths. || I especially liked this chapter, because the two latter topics, cultural diversity and career counseling, are topics that peak my interest. Cultural diversity is something that has always fascinated me, and the evaluation of different intelligences as applied to specific time periods in history is something that I eventually wish to share with students. Career day was always my favourite during my school career because I could daydream about entering the field the presenter was talking about and think about the kind of choices I would have to make in order to successfully make it into that field. ||
 * Trundy Monique || In chapter thirteen Armstrong discusses computer technology, cultural diversity and career counseling. Armstrong disbands the misconception that computers apply to just logical-mathematical intelligence and provides a chart with programs available to students and teachers that cover all intelligences. He also stresses the importance of taking ethnic background into consideration. It is crucial that teachers make lesson plans using the MI theory, because the MI theory allows for personal cultures, traditions and beliefs to be incorporated and respected in the classroom. The MI theory also sets up the perfect foundation for students to explore different career options. By giving students small doses of each intelligence students can choose which intelligences strike them and which ones do not. || One of my favorite parts of this chapter was the chart with all of the computer programs. I did not believe that the computer targeted only one of the intelligences, but it is extremely helpful to see a list of programs that I could potentially use for my students. I also really liked the section on cultural diversity. It is extremely important that we use the MI theory to assist culturally diverse students, especially here in Maine. Not because we have an overwhelming amount of diversity but because most of the United States does, and it’s only a matter of time before we have just as many Spanish speaking students in our class as English speaking students. It’s important that we take a stand now in learning how to better assist these students, even if all we can do now is read about it. ||
 * Webb Christopher || In this chapter of Mi they discuss some of the other ways in which MI can be applied. The three other areas that are focused on are computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. Computers were always thought to be scientific or logical mathematical but as this chapter explains they can easily be applied to all of the eight intelligences. Musical people can use garage band, visual learners can relate to iMovie, spatial learners can use CAD software and drawing software. All cultures value the theory of MI but each one places an emphasis on a different area. The book gives an example of an island nation that values navigation and expert navigators actually have more respect and authority then politicians because their skills are so highly valued. Finally because MI speaks to all people it is great for career counseling. It identifies children’s proclivities and from that they can assess which careers are inclined toward that intelligence. || I liked this chapter because of the career counseling part. Using MI to capture a student’s interest and potentially foster their growth in a specific area I think will help them greatly for once they leave high school and determine what they want to become. I think from all of the classes we have had with Dr. Theresa we all knew the diverse ways in which technology could be used in the classroom which made that part of the chapter pretty redundant. I did like the cultural diversity section and the examples they gave were great illustrations of how every culture’s values are unique. ||
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