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March 2, 2011

2 Comments / 1980s, Computers, Epistemology, Learning, School Reform, Teaching, uncategorized / gary

“I’m saying that it is inconceivable that school as we’ve known it will continue. Inconceivable. And the reason why it’s inconceivable is that little glimmer with my grandson who is used to finding knowledge when he wants to and can get it when he needs it, and can get in touch with other people and […]

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February 28, 2011

1980s, Computers, Constructionism, Epistemology, Learning, School Reform, Teaching, uncategorized / gary

“I think it’s an exaggeration, but that there’s a lot of truth in saying that when you go to school, the trauma is that you must stop learning and you must now accept being taught.” Seymour Papert in conversation with Paolo Friere in Brazil during the late 1980s. It was sponsored by Pontifícia Universidade Católica,

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