28. Mindstorms, Papert, 1980

• 1980's were considered to be "the home computer era," where computers were finally part of an "average" families everyday life in the home, not only the office
• Having computers in the home prompted the children in the households to become active participants in the technology, leading to home video game consoles
• Computers were both productive and instruments for learning
• Papert was working to try and create ways for children to learn by programming
• LOGO (1967) :  children can take complete control of their home computers and learn about "mathematics through the experience of mathematical concepts"