From Delight to Imperative

The insight here is that Alan Kay's idea for the Dynabook, a concept that would revolutionize education, emerged after being inspired by children's interaction with computers at MIT's lab. Kay realized the importance of adapting tools like Engelbart's system and Sketchpad to help children learn more effectively. He envisioned a more interactive approach to learning, where children could create simulations themselves, shifting from traditional metaphors to a new concept resembling an interactive book.