Multiple Intelligences and Technology

        I have been looking at multiple intelligences and technology. In today’s classrooms, lessons are taught and situated around the latest technology. They use iPads, white boards and computers to incorporate their lessons. Times have changed since I was in school, which wasn’t so long ago, which shows how fast technology is changing. I remember using the good old fashioned chalk boards and using paper and pen!! Modern technology influences how people learn and how they are taught.

    

        Howard Gardener believed that technology can influence intelligence and how people perceive intelligence. He introduced seven intelligences including linguistic, logical–mathematical, spatial,

Musical, bodily–kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and then added an eighth, naturalistic. He believed technology affect how we use these intelligences. Gardner suggested that we all possess these intelligences, but in varying amounts.

      I believe that by understanding and being aware of the different intelligences, this can give a positive outlook on learning and help to recognise particular strengths and weaknesses which can be good on self-esteem. However, intelligence can change throughout an individual’s lifetime; therefore people need to be aware of this.