Mitchel Resnick

Mitchel Resnick is an educator and researcher known for his work in developing innovative ways to foster creativity and learning, especially through technology. He is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and leads the Lifelong Kindergarten group, which focuses on creating tools like Scratch—an easy-to-use programming language for children. His goal is to help learners of all ages express ideas, collaborate, and develop problem-solving skills by engaging in hands-on, playful projects. Resnick’s work emphasizes the importance of creativity, exploration, and making in education, transforming how people learn and innovate.