Alternative Education Theories

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This paper presents the theories of multiple intelligences, multimedia technologies and alternative assessments can be applied to practical classroom situations to increase the quality and purpose of student learning. This paper states that multimedia is different from traditional motion pictures or movies because it is smaller and less expensive and can offer audience interactivity or involvement. The author feels that these alternative theories provide a better understanding of how students learn, implement specific technologies to improve the learn process and offer new measures that more accurately assess what a student has learned. Tables.

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Introduction
Multiple Intelligences
Multimedia
Alternative Assessments
Conclusion

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"In multimedia project classrooms, teachers spent more time having students practice skills on their own with strategic assistance provided by teachers as needed than having students watch or listen as teachers performed a task for them or explained a process to them. Data revealed that multimedia project teachers were more likely to give major responsibility to students for their own learning than were comparison teachers. Teachers in multimedia project classrooms were also more likely to be engaged in helping students by moving about the classroom and responding to student questions."

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