Blocks to Robots: Learning with Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom

”I believe that this is a seminal work. Marina Bers has provided both teachers and researchers with many new vistas onto the domain of early childhood teaching and research.” — From the Foreword by David Elkind, Tufts University

”This book beautifully exemplifies constructionist pedagogy and practical applications to the classroom. Robotic blocks have become a new tool of mind for thinking about thinking, as will this book itself.” — George E. Forman, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, President, Videatives, Inc.

”Is it better for young children to play with wooden building blocks or new electronic toys? Marina Bers cuts through this false dichotomy, presenting a compelling framework for using new technologies that builds upon the rich tradition of manipulative materials while opening exciting new learning opportunities.” — Mitchel Resnick, Professor of Learning Research, MIT Media Lab

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Blocks to Robots: Learning with Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom