Computers have radically changed the way we teach children. Seymour Papert, a pioneering computer scientist, in this edition of the book, mentions the invention of LOGO, the first child-friendly programming language, and advocates for the educational value of programming. Papert argues that children are capable of understanding computers and that teaching computational processes, such as debugging, can change the way we learn everything. He also shows that schools saturated with technology can improve socialization and interaction between students and teachers.

Papert is not interested in preparing children for careers in the field of computing but makes the case that computing offers a practical way to develop problem-solving skills and quantitative thinking. This new edition will also include an extensive introduction by Mitchel Resnick, a former student of Papert and a current leader in digital education, who will introduce the wisdom of Papert's research to a new generation of readers.

Technology changes daily, but the fundamental ways computers can help us learn remain. Mindstorms stands as the "bible" of computational education, a book that has helped thousands of teachers and parents harness the power of computing and teach their children to think clearly and creatively.

Pages: 288, Year of Publication: 1208, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm