Pappert identifies three qualities of a “powerful” or “fully empowered” idea: The idea is experienced as powerful in its use. I can use the idea to solve a real problem I’m having with a personal project. The idea is connected with other situations in the world. The idea is powerful in its connections. The idea…
It’s true. The onslaught of interesting information and ideas flowing from a 9000-member Google+ community can be a bit overwhelming and distracting. It can be motivating. But also disorienting and discouraging in the “I’m all over the map”, “How did I just let the last four hours go by?” and “Man I’m so behind” kind…
This is my reflection for the #medialabcourse on #learningcreativelearning. For this week’s assignment we’re supposed to write about an object from our childhood that interested and influenced us. This was a bit of a challenge for me, because I couldn’t think of a physical object that impacted me the same way that gears impacted Pappert’s…
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