tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264226589944705290.post3732549858765095953..comments2023-11-05T03:45:25.001-08:00Comments on God Plays Dice: a thought on teachingMichael Lugohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15671307315028242949noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264226589944705290.post-88722574381999023412007-08-03T17:01:00.000-07:002007-08-03T17:01:00.000-07:00Seymour Papert's Mindstorms is largely about the u...Seymour Papert's <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Mindstorms-Children-Computers-Powerful-Ideas/dp/0465046746" REL="nofollow">Mindstorms</A> is largely about the use of the Logo programming environment as a tool for teaching mathematics through exploration and experimentation. The mathematics learned in a Logo environment is not the same as traditional grade-school mathematics (sums, long division, etc.) Like the "spring theory" in this article, the Logo method requires extensive teacher training. Papert provides some excellent anecdotes from real-world experiences with Logo environments.Matt Brubeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558225642861368326noreply@blogger.com