Girls and Computers
Girls and Computers
• Why should we be concerned?
• How can educators evaluate electronic resources to determine their potential appeal to girls and to stimulate an interest in technology?
Examining the Gender Gap in Technology
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dovzan/evidence_and_explanations_of_the_gender_gap
This University of Michigan site explores why we should be concerned about the low numbers of women in technology fields, and offers solutions for narrowing the computer gender gap.
Girls Tech
http://girlstech.douglass.rutgers.edu/index.html
This site from Douglass College presents suggestions for helping young women become interested in computers and technology, and how to evaluate electronic resources and determine their appeal to females.
Girl Geeks
http://www.girlgeeks.org/
Sponsored by the Bay Area Video Coalition, this site is an online community for women and girls interested in technology and computing. Click on the Education tab and then Links and Resources to view a comprehensive list of online resources, and try the Streaming Video link to view videos of influential women talking about technology.
