Computers, Culture, and Educational Futures--A Meditation on "Mindstorms."

The author reviews Seymour Papert's "Mindstorms: Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas," looking at implications for the field of education when the child is programer. Evaluation of the computer as an innovation is needed before either the reactionary pessimists or the enthusiastic...

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Published inInterchange Vol. 16; no. 3; p. 1
Main Author Sullivan, Edmund V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1985
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Development
Computer Assisted Instruction
Educational Innovation
Elementary Education
Evaluation Needs
Microcomputers
Piaget (Jean)
Teacher Role
Vygotsky (Lev S)
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Summary:The author reviews Seymour Papert's "Mindstorms: Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas," looking at implications for the field of education when the child is programer. Evaluation of the computer as an innovation is needed before either the reactionary pessimists or the enthusiastic advocates can rest on solid ground. (MT)
ISSN:0826-4805