Graduate Course Description

Overview

Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences® is a Performance Learning Systems® online course that focuses on helping educators identify and apply the multiple intelligences (MI) to meet the needs of today’s diverse classrooms. Based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple IntelligenceTM, participants will demonstrate the power of teaching and learning through this unique instructional process. Participants will explore other theories of intelligence, MI subcapacities, and their own MI profiles.

"I was amazed at how quickly I became comfortable and confident using the computer. This was really a convenient way for me to earn credit. I was so excited about the materials in this course, that I decided to teach an 'academy course' on integrating multiple intelligences into the classroom in our district . I cannot wait to share what I have learned and how much it has improved my teaching with other teachers. I really enjoyed the computer-friendliness of this course... it was easy to use! I am also now more capable of understanding what the intelligences are and how to adapt to suit the needs of each of them."

Third Party Material: View Required Course Materials (Please note you must purchase BOTH the Armstrong text and the Gardner text)

Target Audience: All educators

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Time Requirement: 6-8 hours per week

Course Format: Eight-week, facilitator-led with weekly assignments, and 24/7 online access

Graduate Credit: 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours

Technology Requirements
In addition to a computer, Internet connection (high-speed preferable), and a working email account, PLS courses have the following technical requirements:

• Preferred Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
• Preferred Browsers: For an optimal experience use Internet Explorer 7 or 8 (PC), or Mozilla Firefox 3 (PC or Mac).
  Updated versions of Web browsers are free from the following links:
  Internet Explorer , Firefox
• Required Software: Microsoft Word, google tools: mail, docs, presentations (free use), and Wikispaces account
• Required Web Browser Plug-In: Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Reader™ This plug-in is required to view any of the PDFs within a course. Adobe® Reader™ may be downloaded for free using the following link: Adobe

Please note:

• If using Internet Explorer 6.0, security settings must be set to accept cookies.
• If using Internet Explorer 7 or 8, please add pls.rsmart.com to your list of trusted Web sites by going to: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab > Sites

The following applications will be used by the participants. These are freeware programs available via the Web or are free to download. Course instructions will include directions on how to install or use these applications.

• Google tools: mail, docs, presentations (free use)
• Wikispaces account

Note: Students who have taken the on-site version of this course, Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences® , may not register for this online course.