Who is Seymour Papert?-you may ask? Well, Mr. Papert is a very intelligent man. His career began with his decision to pursue mathematical research at Cambridge University from 1954-58. Following his working with Jean Piaget, Papert decided to consider to use mathematics in the service of understanding how children learned and think. He developed the theory of "Constructionism" which states that children learn best when they are in the active role of designer and constructor.
He is considered the world's foremost expert on how technology can provide a new way of learning. He currently acts as a faculty member for the Epistemology & Learning Group at MIT, where he is also the founder of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. In addition, Papert sits on the advisory board for MaMaMedia, Inc. and LEGO Mindstorms. He also lives in Maine where he founded "The Learning Barn" and where he is acknowledged as a distinguished professor by the University of Maine. From a literary stand point, Papert's book, "The Connected Family: Bridging the Digital Generation Gap (1996)" is designed for parents (and teachers) and children who are interested in the changes in learning that are brought about by the explosion of having a computer in the home. For more interesting facts on Papert, just click here.
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