Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer
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"Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer" is a work by Seymour Papert that explores how computers can radically transform education and children’s learning.
All labels observed (1)
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| Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8201414 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer Context triple: [The Children’s Machine, subtitle, Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer]
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A.
Changing Minds: Computers, Learning, and Literacy
"Changing Minds: Computers, Learning, and Literacy" is a book by educational researcher Andrea diSessa that explores how computational media can transform learning, thinking, and scientific literacy.
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B.
Hole in the Wall: Self-Organising Systems in Education
"Hole in the Wall: Self-Organising Systems in Education" is a book by educational researcher Sugata Mitra that explores how minimally invasive, computer-based learning environments enable children to self-organize their own education.
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C.
Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas
"Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas" is a seminal 1980 book by Seymour Papert that explores how children can learn and think creatively through computer-based, constructionist learning environments.
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D.
The Advancement of Learning
The Advancement of Learning is a 1605 philosophical treatise by Francis Bacon that argues for the systematic reform and expansion of human knowledge through empirical inquiry and the scientific method.
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E.
The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics
The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics is the subtitle of the book *Turtle Geometry*, which explores mathematical ideas through computer-based turtle graphics and interactive experimentation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer Target entity description: "Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer" is a work by Seymour Papert that explores how computers can radically transform education and children’s learning.
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A.
Changing Minds: Computers, Learning, and Literacy
"Changing Minds: Computers, Learning, and Literacy" is a book by educational researcher Andrea diSessa that explores how computational media can transform learning, thinking, and scientific literacy.
-
B.
Hole in the Wall: Self-Organising Systems in Education
"Hole in the Wall: Self-Organising Systems in Education" is a book by educational researcher Sugata Mitra that explores how minimally invasive, computer-based learning environments enable children to self-organize their own education.
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C.
Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas
"Mindstorms: Children, Computers, and Powerful Ideas" is a seminal 1980 book by Seymour Papert that explores how children can learn and think creatively through computer-based, constructionist learning environments.
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D.
The Advancement of Learning
The Advancement of Learning is a 1605 philosophical treatise by Francis Bacon that argues for the systematic reform and expansion of human knowledge through empirical inquiry and the scientific method.
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E.
The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics
The Computer as a Medium for Exploring Mathematics is the subtitle of the book *Turtle Geometry*, which explores mathematical ideas through computer-based turtle graphics and interactive experimentation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
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| instanceOf |
essay
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non-fiction work ⓘ |
| advocates |
learner-centered education
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project-based learning ⓘ students as active knowledge builders ⓘ |
| argues |
computers can fundamentally change how children learn
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schools should adapt to the possibilities of digital technology ⓘ |
| author | Seymour Papert NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| critiques |
rote learning
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traditional classroom instruction ⓘ |
| educationalPhilosophyOf | Seymour Papert NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
children learning by making
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personal engagement with powerful ideas ⓘ the role of computers as intellectual partners ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
children’s learning
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radical transformation of schooling ⓘ |
| genre |
educational theory
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philosophy of education ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of existing school systems
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optimistic about technology’s educational potential ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
educators
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general readers interested in education ⓘ policy makers ⓘ researchers in education ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
computers in education
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constructionism ⓘ constructivism ⓘ educational reform ⓘ educational technology ⓘ learning theory ⓘ |
| proposes |
rethinking traditional school structures
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using computers as tools for exploration and creation ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Logo programming language
NERFINISHED
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child-computer interaction ⓘ digital literacy ⓘ future of schooling ⓘ microworlds for learning ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
influence educational reform debates
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redefine the role of computers in classrooms ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer Description of subject: "Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer" is a work by Seymour Papert that explores how computers can radically transform education and children’s learning.
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