Mitchel Resnick - On Seymour Papert

Mitch Resnick, a professor at MIT Media Lab, discusses the profound influence of Seymour Papert on his work. Resnick first met Papert in 1982 and was inspired by his vision of using technology to enhance children's learning. Resnick's work is guided by four principles: projects, passion, peers, and play, all influenced by Papert. He emphasizes the importance of engaging children in projects, fostering passion, learning collaboratively with peers, and maintaining a playful approach to learning. Resnick's Scratch programming language embodies these principles, promoting creativity and collaboration among young learners.

What event led Mitch Resnick to first meet Seymour Papert?

• A science fair in California

• The West Coast Computer Fair

• A technology conference in New York

• A seminar at MIT

According to Seymour Papert, what should be the focus instead of problem-solving?

• Projects

• Memorization

• Exams

• Lectures

What childhood experience did Seymour Papert describe in his book 'Mindstorms'?

• Building a computer

• Playing with gears

• Writing a book

• Learning to code

What inspired the principle of 'Peers' in Resnick's work?

• Papert's experience with gears

• A book by Papert

• A conference in California

• The samba schools in Brazil

How does the Scratch programming language support learning among peers?

• By providing individual projects

• Through an online community for sharing

• Through competitive programming

• By offering coding tutorials

What does the term 'hard fun' refer to in the context of learning?

• Challenging yet engaging activities

• Easy and enjoyable tasks

• Strict and disciplined learning

• Simple and repetitive exercises

What aspect of Seymour Papert's approach does Mitch Resnick emphasize in the principle of 'Play'?

• Seriousness in learning

• Playful exploration of ideas

• Strict adherence to rules

• Focus on theoretical knowledge