Digital vs. Computational - A Critical Distinction

Digital vs. Computational Projects

In order to understand project-based learning in the modern era, some distinctions are critical. In a new series of essays, Gary Stager, Ph.D. explores the importance of computational projects in the educational diet of children. Read the first essay, Digital < Computational. Please feel free to share and discuss with your colleagues.

Educators from Across the Globe will Learn Together in Reggio Emilia

We are thrilled to have educators from 7 nations and 5 continents already enrolled for The Language of Computation - Constructing Modern Knowledge in Reggio Emilia, April 14-17, 2025. Space is limited and registration prices increase on February 1st. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime learning adventure in a spectacular setting.

Another Classic Added to Free Archive of Educational Computing Books

Dan Watt’s enormously popular and seminal book about teaching computer programming to kids, Learning with Logo, is now freely available in PDF form. Although more than forty years old, Learning with Logo is essential reading for anyone teaching computer programming (Scratch, Logo, MakeCode, Snap!, Python, Lynx, etc…) to themselves or students. Explore this and related resources at The Daily Papert.

Constructing Modern Knowledge Press Set to Publish a New Groundbreaking Book in the Coming Weeks!

Stay tuned for the official announcement of a fantastic new book for educators to be released in mid-February. In the meantime, why not explore the other amazing books written by educators for educators on the Constructing Modern Knowledge Press web site?

Going to NAIS?

Gary Stager will be presenting The Case Against Innovation at the National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference in Nashville, TN on February 27th. Attend his provocative session and say, "hi."