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Howard Gardner on His Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Lessons for COVID-19 Era

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But today we’re talking with someone who has a history of shaking up the narrative when it comes to talking about intelligence. It’s Howard Gardner, best known for his theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI). In it, he reflects on the interdisciplinary work he did that led to his theory of multiple intelligences.

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Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

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Such a position can help frame classroom assignments as interdisciplinary tasks and projects that require knowledge from other classes and other subjects. It can compel students to tap into different intelligences and develop the habit of synthesizing knowledge.

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How Intelligent Tutoring Systems Make Deep Learning Possible

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From among hundreds of nominations, the award team gave the Learning Science Research prize to Arthur Graesser , Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute of Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis. That’s where intelligent tutoring systems come into play. We program it intelligently so the human always wins.

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aiEDU: The AI Education Project unveils AI Readiness Framework

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.” aiEDU’s framework builds on two important concepts: AI Literacy, which the organization defines as the collection of skills and knowledge that a person needs to confidently understand, ethically use, and critically evaluate artificial intelligence in a world where AI is ubiquitous. aiEDU’s framework has three parts.

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Only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools

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Or, as the “Out of the Box” report says: “Imagine, for example, elementary classes that deeply embed the science of reading, making use of phonics instruction to the degree appropriate for each student and using technology and artificial intelligence to support building the requisite vocabulary and content knowledge to access rigorous text.

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5 models that prioritize learner-centered education

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Conventional schooling often leaves students disillusioned, questioning their intelligence and value as it is framed by a system that needs an overhaul. They cover myriad different topics, often in an interdisciplinary format: from Adulting 101, Renewable Energy, and Beekeeping to Comparative Religions and International Relations.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

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Since the public release of ChatGPT in December 2022, educators have faced the challenge of effectively integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their teaching. Encourage students to select supplemental articles relevant to their fields to foster interdisciplinary connections, allowing for both autonomy and current insights in the field.

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