15075

15075

General Session - Conference Presentation and Interactive Activity Only (45 minutes, no formal paper)

Bill Carney, Columbia College, Columbia MO, USA, bcarney@ccis.edu Mary Dereshiwsky, Capella University, Minneapolis MN, USA, mary.dereshiwsky@capella.edu Cynthia Howell, Capella University, Minneapolis MN, USA, cynthia.howell@capella.edu Elaine Guerrazzi, Capella University, Minneapolis MN, USA, Elaine.Guerrazzi@capella.edu
 * Multiple-Intelligences Theory Applied to Online Course Delivery **

Online courses appeal to students because of the flexibility and access available. However, online courses are often structured as one size fits all, ignoring the distinctive learning styles students possess. This presentation discusses the use of multiple-intelligences theory as an alternative approach to allow students to utilize their best means of learning. It also examines the question of assessing the individual work of the student compared to the standardized grading approach that compares one student against another.

//Interactivity // Audience would complete a brief survey that indicates their multiple-intelligences best means of learning. they would then be encouraged to offer ways they might complete a research based assignment in an online course.

All Audiences Multiple-intelligences, online courses