Multiple Intelligences

Having completed a Multiple Intelligences assessment based on Gardner's eight multiple intelligences (completed online at this website) my (albeit self-reported) predominant intelligences are:

• Logical - Number Smart: You may be number smart. You will be good at mathematics and other number activities; you are also good at solving problems. This is sometimes called being Logical smart.
• Intrapersonal - Myself Smart: You may be myself smart. You will know about yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. You will probably keep a diary. This is sometimes called being Intrapersonal smart.
• Visual/Spatial - Picture Smart: You may be picture smart. You will be good at art and also good at other activities where you look at pictures like map reading, finding your way out of mazes and graphs. This is sometimes called being Visual/Spatial smart.

How would I use information about Multiple Intelligences of my learners to inform my Learning Design?

Understanding the predominant intelligences in the classroom will help to guide the types of activities to use when teaching ideas and concepts. For example, if there is a predominance of the Word Smart, build in opportunities for independent reading and reading aloud, for composing a variety of text types on the subject. If there is a predominance of Music Smart,  design learning experiences that appeal to this. For example, find songs around the themes being taught, perhaps design a culminating task that requires learners to write a song on a topic.