10-Rep Learning ~ Teague's Tech Treks

Learning Technology & Tech Observations by Dr. Helen Teague

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Weekend Ed. Quote ~ October 7

“…deficiency becomes identity, and inevitably learning is transformed from that early free play and exploration of the world to an habitualized task.” Papert, Mindstorms, page 42

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One of the key ideas that emerged during research for last night’s webinar was that students need a return (or, for the fortunate ones), a continuation of exploration and play. Papert’s quote from Mindstorms still resonates. Here’s hoping that this weekend brings opportunity for all of us to play and explore and have fun.

 

 

 

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Weekend Ed. Quote~September 6

“…there is a world of difference between what computers can do and what society will choose to do with them.
Society has many ways to resist fundamental and threatening change.” Seymour Papert, Mindstorms, 1980, Introduction

 

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