Seymour Papert

The computer is a tool for developing computational thinking.

The most important skill for the 21st century is the ability to learn how to learn.

The computer is a tool for fostering creativity.

We need to create a culture of tinkering and experimentation in education.

The computer is a tool for making mathematics more accessible and engaging.

The power of the computer lies in its ability to give children control over their own learning.

We need to move from a 'school-centric' view of learning to a 'learner-centric' view.

The computer is a tool for building a personal relationship with knowledge.

The computer is a tool for empowering children to change the world.

The future of education is about personalized learning experiences.

The turtle moves, and the world changes.

You can't think about thinking without thinking about how you think.

This book is about children and computers. It is also about mathematics and thought.

The child programs the turtle, and in doing so, programs her own mind.

Computers can be tools for the mind, not just for calculation.

In the Logo environment, the child becomes the programmer.

Knowledge is a consequence of experience.

Constructionism: the idea that children learn best when they are in the active role of the designer and constructor.

The computer is the Proteus of our time.

I am not interested in teaching bugs; I am interested in teaching children.