Chapter 28

1980
Seymour Papert
Mindstorms

• worked to create an environment in which children could use computers as learning tools
• was inspired by the work of Jean Piaget called "constructionism"
• learning in a self-directed, self-motivated way through his programming language LOGO which we began in 1967

I love that the computer can be used as a learning device for kids. Games and interactivity have always been the best way to teach children, at least in my experience, and when children feel like they are in control of the situation they are more willing to actively participate.