Delightful. I got started in all of this in 1980 when my son, who was then 20, went to a Boston Computer Society meeting where Seymour Papert spoke. I got a copy of his Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. I read it. Used it. And my life has not been the same since. Logo incorporated Lego into the programming world later and I have not had an opportunity to use the combination. I have, however, been an advocate, supporter and teacher of Logo (and HyperCard). I also spent one summer visiting Logo classes and writing several articles on its use in learning. So you bring back many memories.
Useful summary of key points made by Prensky (and others). Now I am watching developments in Baldwin County with excitement. Superintendent Lee may just pull it off. And if he does…. wow!
Delightful. I got started in all of this in 1980 when my son, who was then 20, went to a Boston Computer Society meeting where Seymour Papert spoke. I got a copy of his Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas. I read it. Used it. And my life has not been the same since. Logo incorporated Lego into the programming world later and I have not had an opportunity to use the combination. I have, however, been an advocate, supporter and teacher of Logo (and HyperCard). I also spent one summer visiting Logo classes and writing several articles on its use in learning. So you bring back many memories.
ReplyDeleteUseful summary of key points made by Prensky (and others). Now I am watching developments in Baldwin County with excitement. Superintendent Lee may just pull it off. And if he does…. wow!
A delight. I thinkI said that before. Thanks.