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Walker, Alice D. – 1984
Using the book "Mindstorms--Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas" as a reference point, this paper deals with the sociological challenges raised by Seymour Papert and explores such issues as the role of computers as carriers of powerful ideas and the seeds of cultural change. Recent studies are cited indicating that although the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Change Strategies, Children, Computer Oriented Programs