Seymour Papert
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.
Schools are not preparing children for the future; they are preparing them for the past.
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.
Programming is not just a skill; it is a way of thinking.
The future of education is not about better teaching, but about better learning environments.
The computer can be an instrument for the liberation of the mind.
The most important thing is to make learning fun.
We should not be asking what the computer can do for us, but what we can do with the computer.
The computer can help us to think about thinking.
The computer can be a powerful ally in the fight against 'mathophobia'.
The computer is not just a tool for solving problems, but for creating them.
The computer can make the abstract concrete.
The computer can help us to understand ourselves better.
The computer can be a partner in learning, not just a delivery system.
The computer can help us to break down the barriers between disciplines.
The computer can help us to move beyond the limitations of traditional schooling.
The computer can help us to create a more playful and engaging learning experience.
The computer can help us to personalize learning for every child.
The computer can help us to foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
The computer can help us to empower children to become active creators, not just passive consumers.