Learning today is moving more and more towards the use of technology as the primary tool for learning. In this presentation - you can consider the top trends shaping learning today and why it is so attractive to learners.

1. Why our Brain LOVEs
Learning via Technology
Ryan Gunhold

2. What is the most desirable technology today?
Learning Trend Why It’s Hot What Learning Style Does this Complement?
Social Media & Web 3.0
Personal Learning Environment
Multi-Device Learning
Responsive Design
Rapid E-Learning Design
Interactive E-books
Live & Recorded Online
Webinars
Social & Intelligent Curation

3. What is the most desirable technology today?
Learning Trend Why It’s Hot What Learning Style Does this Complement?
Reuse/Remix/Repurpose
Massive Open Online Courses -
MOOCs
Flipped Classroom
Classroom Engagement
Gamification
Augmented Reality
Alternative Assessments
Brain Designed Learning

4. It’s Time To
16 LEARNING TRENDS
 Social Media & Web 2.0/2.0/x.0
 Personal Learning Environments (PLE)
 Social & Intelligent Curation
 Multi-Device Learning
 Responsive e-Learning Design
 Rapid e-Learning Design
 Interactive E-books
 Live & Recorded Talks/Discussions
 Reuse/Remix/Repurpose OER
 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
 Flipped Classroom
 Classroom Engagement
 Gamification of Learning
 Augmented Reality
 Alternative Assessment
 Brain-Designed Learning

5. What is this Theory?
 Breaks down seven different “intelligences” to categorize talents and
skills
 Gardner: “Seven kinds of intelligence would allow seven ways to
teach, rather than one.”
 All seven are necessary, but only two are generally recognized in
school settings.

6. The Intelligences
Linguistic
Logical-
Mathematical
Musical
Bodily-
Kinesthetic
Spatial Interpersonal Intrapersonal
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7. Linguistic Intelligence
 Typically valued in schools
 Sensitivity to language
 Response to both written and spoken
 Ability to learn language
 Ability to use language as expression
 Examples: writers, poets, lawyers, speakers
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8. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
 Also typically valued in schools
 Analyze problems logically
 Adept at mathematical operations
 Solve problems scientifically
 “Detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically”
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9. Musical Intelligence
 Associated with the arts
 Performance and composition skills
 Appreciation of musical patterns
 Recognize and compose pitch, tone and rhythm
 “Runs in an almost structural parallel to linguistic intelligence
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10. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
 Also generally associated with the arts
 Use of one’s body to solve problems
 Whole body or parts of the body
 Use of mental abilities to coordinate movement
 Mental and physical activity are related
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11. Spatial Intelligence
 Generally connected with the arts
 Recognize and use patterns of space
 Space in wide or confined areas
 More than visual
 Includes abstract analytical abilities
 Goes beyond simply seeing images
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12. Interpersonal Intelligence
 What Gardner calls a “personal intelligence”
 Understanding of other people
 Intentions, motivations, and desires
 Work effectively with others
 Particularly critical in education
 Examples: educators, salespeople, political leaders, counsellors
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13. Intrapersonal Intelligence
 Another “personal intelligence”
 Understanding of oneself
 Appreciate our feelings, fears & motivations
 Effective working model of ourselves
 Helps to regulate our lives
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14. What does this mean for Faculty?
 More to consider when evaluating students
 How students learn
 What will benefit students
 More to consider when planning effective curriculum-based lessons
 How curriculum matches up with student learning
 Helps Faculty think about the learning process
 Gives Faculty a greater understanding of student learning

15. Acknowledgements
 Research:
 Smith, Mark K. (2008) “Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences.” The
Encyclopedia of Informal Education.
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm.
 Grow, Gerald. “Spatial Intelligence” Writing and Multiple Intelligences.
http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow/7In/Spatial.html
 Special Thanks to:
 Bastyr – Bill Gregory