Mindstorms (Revised): Children, Computers, And Powerful Ideas

Computers have revolutionized the way we teach children, and Mindstorms is a seminal book that argues for the educational value of computer programming. Pioneering computer scientist Seymour Papert uses the invention of LOGO, the first child-friendly programming language, to make the case that children are more than capable of mastering computers and that teaching computational processes can improve problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills. This new edition of Mindstorms will introduce the wisdom of Papert's research to a new generation of readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2020
Publisher: Basic Books

Computers have revolutionized the way we teach children, thanks to the groundbreaking invention of Mindstorms. In this seminal book, first published in 1980, pioneering computer scientist Seymour Papert makes a compelling case for the educational value of computer programming. Papert believes that children are more than capable of mastering computers and that teaching computational processes such as debugging in the classroom can fundamentally alter the way we learn. He also demonstrates that schools that embrace technology can enhance socialization and interaction among students and between students and teachers.

While Papert's primary goal is not to prepare children for careers in computer science, Mindstorms argues that computation offers a unique and practical way to develop a child's problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills. This new edition of Mindstorms, featuring an extensive introduction by Mitchel Resnick, a former student of Papert's and a leading figure in computer literacy, will introduce the wisdom of Papert's research to a new generation of readers.

While technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the fundamental ways in which computers can help us learn remain unchanged. Mindstorms remains the bible of computer literacy, a book that has helped thousands of teachers and parents harness the power of computation and teach their children to think both clearly and creatively.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 140 x 207 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781541675124