Explore Website – Multiple Intelligence Oasis. This is Howard Gardner’s official website on multiple intelligence theory. On the Home page, view Dr. Gardner’s brief video introducing his theory. Next, read the information on the What MI Am I? page for an overview of the eight components of multiple intelligence, and try a fun quiz on musical memory. Then, explore the Practices page, to learn about good uses and misuses of this theory.

While Dr. Gardner’s theory has been most widely used in K-12 education settings, it has important applications for business presentations as well. As everyone has a number of multiple intelligences, it is important to present materials in various ways to meet diverse learning needs and encourage more holistic understanding of your information (Gardner, 2013). For example, you can use stories, text, images, diagrams, charts, and demonstrations as shown in your course learning resources. You will also have an opportunity to learn more about developing your own visual aids later in the course.

Reference

Howard Gardner. Oct. 16, 2013. ‘Multiple intelligences’ are not ‘learning styles.’ The Washington Post Answer Sheet.