Seymour Papert
Co-inventor of the Logo programming language and a proponent of constructionism in education.
Quotes by Seymour Papert
The future of education is not about more technology, but about better use of technology.
The computer is a tool for self-expression.
We need to empower children to be creators, not just consumers, of technology.
The computer is a mirror for the mind.
The goal of education is not to fill a bucket, but to light a fire.
The computer is a tool for making the invisible visible.
Learning is most effective when it is personally meaningful.
The computer is a medium for constructing knowledge.
We need to create learning environments where children can play with powerful ideas.
The computer is a tool for extending human capabilities.
The most important thing in education is to foster a love of learning.
The computer is a tool for making mistakes and learning from them.
We need to design learning experiences that are intrinsically motivating.
The computer is a tool for building personal theories.
Education should be about empowering individuals to shape their own learning.
The computer is a tool for thinking about thinking.
The best way to learn is to teach.
We need to move beyond the idea of 'teaching' and embrace the idea of 'facilitating learning'.
The computer is a tool for making abstract ideas concrete.
Learning is not a spectator sport.