Chapter 13

Abstract:
This chapter is about other applications of the MI theory. This chapter focuses on computer technology and how it helps students with multiple intelligences. It also talks about how computer technology is especially helpful for students with mathematical/logical intelligence but the book defines computers as "intelligence neutral." With numerous software programs available today computers can be very helpful tool to any students of any intelligences. Every culture embraces each of the 8 intelligences but we also need to make it culturally different for students to understand. Finally, career counselling, if students are able to look at the adults around them making decisions in their life and representing the 8 intelligences, it will just make more sense to them. Showing students that these intelligences can be used in real life might be helpful.

Reflection:
We think allowing students to see intelligences in every day life is affective because it gives them something to relate it to. Many times certain intelligences are praised while others are not. If students can see that people are successful in any intelligence it might be a real encourager to them. Computers are also very helpful to students because they are quickly replacing paper and pencil. Brian once again makes a good point in his thoughts on this chapter. He says that all cultures do have forms of the 8 intelligences and we don't want to stereotype races as being good at only one of the intelligences, but to look at a black student and say "well in Africa they embrace singing" and try to teach them the way the Africans do it that students won't respond well if not violently. Although Brian goes about this comment with some entertaining comedy he makes a very good point underneath that and I believe that is a very affective way to reach people. There gets to be a point where PC isn't so PC and it starts to really bother students when you try to make everyone happy.