Empowering Multiple Intelligences In Rural Areas: A Strategic Approach To Icts

Abstract

This article addresses the challenges and opportunities involved in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the context of educational institutions with the aim of enhancing the development of multiple intelligences in students. Through a quantitative methodological approach, ICT competencies and learning preferences of students were evaluated, based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. The results underline the existence of basic ICT competencies and a favorable attitude towards learning. However, the need to implement specific didactic strategies that link the use of ICT with personal and academic growth is evident. This paper suggests a series of educational activities and resources designed to enrich the rural learning environment, with the active participation of the educational community and families, thus promoting a comprehensive educational model. We conclude that the strategic adoption of ICTs in rural education contributes significantly to improving the quality of education and preparing students to be competent citizens in a digital era, fostering their critical, creative and innovative capacity.