Seymour Papert

Mathematics, Computer Science South African-American 1928 – 2016 328 quotes

Co-inventor of the Logo programming language and a proponent of constructionism in education.

Quotes by Seymour Papert

The most powerful idea in education is that of the child as builder of his or her own intellectual structures.

Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas 1980

Schools are not preparing children for the future; they are preparing them for the past.

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The computer presence will enable us to so modify the learning environment that much of what is now difficult and available only to a privileged few will be accessible to almost everyone.

Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas 1980

Programming is not just a skill; it is a way of thinking.

Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas 1980

The future of education is not about better teaching, but about better learning environments.

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The computer can be an instrument for the liberation of the mind.

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The most important thing is to make learning fun.

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We should not be asking what the computer can do for us, but what we can do with the computer.

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The computer can help us to think about thinking.

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The computer can be a powerful ally in the fight against 'mathophobia'.

Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas 1980

The computer is not just a tool for solving problems, but for creating them.

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The computer can make the abstract concrete.

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The computer can help us to understand ourselves better.

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The computer can be a partner in learning, not just a delivery system.

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The computer can help us to break down the barriers between disciplines.

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The computer can help us to move beyond the limitations of traditional schooling.

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The computer can help us to create a more playful and engaging learning experience.

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The computer can help us to personalize learning for every child.

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The computer can help us to foster a culture of creativity and innovation.

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The computer can help us to empower children to become active creators, not just passive consumers.

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