Howard Gardner proposed that each person is individual, and that they are inclined to learn in different ways. Everyone learns in a manner that is specific to their personal abilities and disabilities, so this theory supports the fact that you should teach/learn in a way that targets ALL different ends of the spectrum. Gardner divided general characteristics into “intelligences”, which is recommended for teachers to take note upon because they are supposed to appeal to the wide variety of students in the classroom and have them all learn to their maximum ability. Linguistic intelligence are those who are word smart and good with linguistics. Logical mathematical intelligences are for those who are good with numbers/reasoning, and spatial intelligences are for those who are good with visuals and picturing things. Bodily kinesthetic intelligences are for physically inclined individuals, musical intelligences are for those good at music. People with interpersonal intelligences are good with other people, while intrapersonal intelligence deals with the self. Naturalist intelligence people are inclined to nature. This can be integrated into the technology classroom, because it makes sure that ALL students are covered. It appeals to a vast range of individuals and does not cover just one type of student. Changing technology accordingly to the person is something that must be done in order for success to be achieved in the classroom. It relates to the Types I,II,&III of technology because is combining the teacher and the classroom and the relating technology. Teachers must give the students the opportunity to learn, giving them access to a variety of resources. Students must take that and use it to their advantage, according to their levels of abilities.
Bloom’s taxonomy is another learning strategy that integrates a variety of learners in a classroom, and tries to come together as a whole. The major idea of the taxonomy is that what educators want students to know is arranged from less to more complex. It goes from subjects of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation. Most teacher-made tests test at the lower levels of the taxonomy, research has shown that students remember more when they have learned to handle the topic at the higher levels of the taxonomy. Technology and the sort can be based around this fact- you can move the levels of challenge up and down according to the varying classroom. Elaboration is key in this learning strategy. It supports technology integration by integrating forms of technology according to the learning styles of children. Some children learn on higher levels, therefore needing higher levels of technology to directly impact their brains. Some children need mental focus, some emotional, some physical. It proves they all differ- and teachers need to understand this and follow it. Teachers need to provide all different types of technology for students and have it available. They should do things like in Type II technology- instruct the students to learn by assistance. Technology in Type III can be addressed too- using it as a TOOL to learn, and address the differing types of personalities and abilities.
Finally, Dale’s cone of experience relates to student learning by being a graphic demonstration of how much people remember with each different approach to communication. People generally remember 10% of what they hear,20% of what they read, 30% of what they see,50% of what they hear and see, 70% of what they say and write, etc. It shows that the more processes going on about a particular subject, the more they remember. Related to learning, students need to be actively involved in something in order to fully grasp a concept. They cannot only hear a teacher say something or read something on a chart or board- different perspectives are key. As a teacher, you should present material in a variety of manners, have students repeat it, teach it to each other, etc. in order to learn effectively. If a new technology material is relevant- have them figure it out on their own and explore. Teach it, have them learn it themselves, then teach it to others in class. It supports technology integration in a classroom- because students are able to learn at different levels. It can also detract from it because it can take from the impersonal nature. They It relates to the uses of technology because it can view technology as a teacher- students can read something, do it, and teach it- all using some sort of computer or audio technique, like Type 3. Technology is something integrated into the classroom and can be helpful, applied to this strategy.
