Absurd Quote by Seymour Papert
“Nothing could be more absurd than an experiment in which computers are placed in a classroom where nothing else is changed.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Educational Technology, 1990
Placing computers in unchanged classrooms yields limited learning gains.
In simple terms: Computers alone don’t improve education.
Integrate tech with pedagogy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom design
- teacher training
- curriculum development
- student engagement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can tech be meaningfully integrated?
- What supports are needed?
Technology without training can waste resources.