Seymour Papert, Logo, and ThinkPlayful’s Roots
Our team takes a look back at Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz’s work in bringing computers to classrooms in the '80s. She recruited help from EdTech giant Seymour Papert, and his influence can be seen in ThinkPlayful’s work today.
Online Learning Is Better When Built for Connection
Every Sept 15 we celebrate National Online Learning Day. For young children, the best version of online learning is never solo; it’s together.
What We’re Reading
Three things we’re reading this month, all of which are worth your time, especially if you spend your days thinking about children and screens.
NSF-funded ThinkPlayful™ App Expands for School Use
With positive results of an independent research study of the ThinkPlayful™ app, an accompanying portal for schools is now available by invitation only.
Tips to Navigate Tech with Young Children
In our tech-saturated world, technology is a now a part of our children's learning environment. Understanding how to use technology to benefit children’s development is crucial.