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Researching Multiple Intelligence Theory

 



Recently I started learning about multiple intelligence theory and how these principles can be incorporated into web and multi-media design. Multiple intelligence theory describes the different ways that students learn and how they acquire information. In order to understand this theory fully, I took an MI test to see what my most prominent intelligence is. My top two intelligences are Self and Social. The first of the two, self, or intrapersonal intelligence is described as the ability to understand your capabilities and your limitations. There was no surprise that this was my number one result as I have always been self-driven and motivated to achieve the goals that I set for myself to achieve. From starting my businesses to completing my degrees, I know my limits and set goals that help me achieve these goals. My second highest intelligence was social or interpersonal intelligence which is the ability to understand other people and work effectively with those around me. This one also comes as no surprise as I have no issue working with diverse groups of people. I have many different hobbies and groups that I am part of and they are very diverse in nature. From working on cars to collaborating with my military counterparts or teaching high schoolers how to hack, no matter the group I am able to work effectively to complete the mission.


Understanding this intelligence is key to developing educational experiences for students so they can be successful learners and learn new content. As an example, the U.S. Army does not lend itself to individualized training when it comes to learning new skills. During training, they train to a standard, and no matter the skillset that you possess you will still go at the same pace as the curriculum decides. Because of this, I have filled in the extra time that I have with more individualized training of my own so I can meet my own personal goals.


As someone who is a lifelong learner, I am always evaluating ways to learn new skills and due to web-based education being more prevalent I tend to choose online tools as my way to acquire these skills. When it comes to web design, I am looking for courses and resources that align with my ability to set my own goals. One of the best examples of this is Comptia’s curriculum software which allows you to set the date of your test and then organizes the course in a way that allows you to meet the goal that you set. This appeals to my interpersonal intelligence as I feel like I am in control of my own education.

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  1. Vanessa SteinSeptember 4, 2022 at 12:56 PM

    Hi TJ! It is so cool to meet someone with the same top two intelligences (self and social) on the first week of class. I definitely relate to your experience of being self-motivated while also having an interest and ability to work with diverse groups of people. I appreciate you sharing your experience of how standardized army training was, and how you compensated for the lack of individualization to meet your personal goals. I also consider myself a lifelong learner and will have to check out Comptia's software! Great job responding to this week's assignment questions thoroughly! (75/75 pts)

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