“School of the Future” (1986)
In 1986, the MIT Media Lab made a laserdisc describing their research groups and mission. This video describes Seymour Papert’s Learning Research... Read More
LEGO, Logo, and Design
Attached is a 1988 paper written by the designers of LEGO TC Logo, Seymour Papert, Steve Ocko, and Mitchel Resnick.
January 17, 2017
Seymour Papert makes several profound points in this very short clip from a 1991 conference keynote. The complete video, along with its... Read More
March 4, 2014 – We’re back!
“Once upon a time information was handled orally, writing extended what could be done orally and printing went further. The computer is... Read More
August 21, 2012
“Indeed, I would argue that anything that could be implemented in a school context without extensive use of digital technologies could not... Read More
May 14, 2012
“I shall describe learning paths that have led hundreds of children to becoming quite sophisticated programmers. Once programming is seen in the... Read More
March 29, 2012
“The OLPC concept measures [sic: matches] with the idea that children can take charge of their own learning. Making videos, communicating, creating... Read More
March 27, 2012
“In describing bricoleur programmers, we have made analogies to sculptors, cooks, and painters. Bricoleurs are also like writers who don’t use an... Read More
January 23, 2012
“How do we make writing become hard fun? One way is to develop for kids “writable” activities that they love to do.... Read More
November 28, 2011
“I end by mentioning two less specific “firsts” with which “Teaching Children Thinking” should be credited. At that time the concept of... Read More