Computer programming has been traditionally seen as something that is beyond most people - it's only for a special group with technical expertise and experience. We have developed 'Scratch' as a new type of programming language, which is much more accessible. Mitchel Resnick accessiblecomputerdevelop share on social
As I see it, whoever's doing the inventing is also doing most of the learning - and probably having most of the fun. Mitchel Resnick funinventlearn Change image and share on social
When you become fluent with language, it means you can write an entry in your journal or tell a joke to someone or write a letter to a friend. And it's similar with new technologies. Mitchel Resnick entryfluentfriend Change image and share on social
I'm pretty skeptical about a lot of the toys on the market, especially for young kids. Most of them just add these new technologies just to make more flashing lights. Mitchel Resnick addflashkid Change image and share on social
What I like to say is that we're trying to develop a new generation of technologies that are worthy of the next generation of kids. Mitchel Resnick developgenerationkid Change image and share on social
I became interested in educational technologies because I believe that they have the potential to transform how we practice and think about education and learning. Mitchel Resnick educationeducationalinterest Change image and share on social
For me, the most important and distinguishing property of new media is interactivity. But how many people can actually create interactive games, animations, or simulations? Not very many. So, in my mind, very few people are truly literate with new media. Mitchel Resnick animationcreatedistinguish share on social
I started my career as a journalist, writing about science and technology for 'Business Week' magazine. Then I decided to make a career shift. I went to graduate school in computer science, and I began developing educational technologies - in particular, technologies to engage children in creative learning experiences. Mitchel Resnick beginbusinesscareer share on social