Mobile Technology is for Kids: Hal Abelson and Josh Sheldon Discuss MIT App Inventor
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Channel: Children's Technology Review · 2015 · Education
"'Mobile technology is for kids.' I specifically said it that way because when we did LOGO, we'd say 'Computers are for kids'." So said Hal Abelson during this impromptu interview at the MIT Media Lab. Abelson, who programmed Turtle Geometry for Seymour Papert, is the product lead for MIT App Inventor. Josh Sheldon is the Director of Strategic Programs - MIT App Inventor and a Project Manager for the Scheller Teacher Education Program at the MIT Media Lab.
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