Name: Let's teach kids to code
Uploaded: 2013-01-29T16:01:42Z
Duration: 16 min 31 s
Description: Coding isn't just for computer whizzes, says Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Lab -- it's for everyone. In a fun, demo-filled talk Resnick outlines the benefits of teaching kids to code, so they can do more than just use new tech toys but also create them.

Coding isn't just for computer whizzes, says Mitch Resnick of MIT Media Lab -- it's for everyone. In a fun, demo-filled talk Resnick outlines the benefits of teaching kids to code, so they can do more than just use new tech toys but also create them.

Mitch Resnick: Let's teach kids to code

Let's teach kids to code

An 83-year-old's birthday card crafted in Scratch proves coding's power to connect generations and spark lifelong learning.

Empowering kids with coding leads to valuable life skills, fostering creativity and systematic reasoning across careers.

Scratch inspires children globally, enabling them to create tech projects that express ideas and build meaningful skills.