Seymour Papert

The goal of education is to help children become independent thinkers.

The computer is the Proteus of machines. Its essence is its universality, its power to simulate. Because it can take on a thousand forms and can serve a thousand functions, it can appeal to a thousand tastes.

Learning is a reconstructive activity, not a transmissive one.

The child is not a bank to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

The computer is a medium for learning, not just a tool for doing.

Children are not just miniature adults; they are different kinds of thinkers.

The most important thing is to empower children to be the architects of their own learning.

Learning by doing is not just a slogan; it's a fundamental principle of how we learn.

The computer can be an instrument for exploring and expressing ideas.

We should not be teaching children about computers, but rather with computers.

Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's about ways of thinking.

The computer can be a window into a child's mind.

We need to create learning environments where children can be active participants, not passive recipients.

The computer is a tool for building, for creating, for making things happen.

Learning is most effective when it is personally meaningful and relevant to the learner.

The computer can help us understand how children think and learn.

We need to move beyond rote learning and embrace a more constructivist approach to education.

The computer is a powerful medium for self-expression and creativity.

The best learning happens when children are engaged in projects that they care about.

We need to foster a culture of exploration and experimentation in education.