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Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed.
Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed.
 Seymour Papert

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The first thing to note is that pornography and many abductions occur apart from the use of computers, and that most child abuse happens within the family. So I think the extra degree of danger that computers pose doesn't justify the frenzy.
 Seymour Papert
Even with the most stupid video games, kids learn more about learning than they ever did before, because they want to learn codes and moves before other kids figure them out. They're motivated to seek out someone or search the Net for help. A student who makes a video game has to solve mathematical problems to make special effects happen on the screen.
 Seymour Papert
It's not what you know about the computer that's important, but your ability to do things with it. By studying French in an academic setting, you get to know a lot about it, but typically, you can't express yourself well or have an interesting conversation with it.
 Seymour Papert
Our goal in education should be to foster the ability to use the computer in everything you do, even if you don't have a specific piece of software for the job.
 Seymour Papert
This frenzy about cyberporn indicates some deeper fear of adults as they see kids become more independent and learn things they never learned. I think those fears also reflect a failure to communicate. Parents should be able to say to their kids: "There is stuff out there that we don't look at, and if you find yourself looking at it or someone approaching you about it, then let's talk about it.
 Seymour Papert