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Hammett, Roberta F. – English Quarterly, 1997
Discusses the role of computers in today's world and the construction of computer use attitudes, such as gender gaps. Suggests how schools might close the gaps. Includes a brief explanation about how facility with computers is important for women in their efforts to gain equitable treatment in all aspects of their lives. (PA)
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
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Miller, Leslie; And Others – Interpersonal Computing and Technology, 1996
A lack of gender-sensitive computer games exacerbates female disinterest in technology. Girls-only focus groups revealed phenomena that may help software developers awaken girls' enthusiasm for computing. For instance, girls placed a premium on richly textured video and audio, on collaborating rather than competing, on interacting with male…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1996
Examines causes of female negativity towards technology and presents ways to improve female attitudes and increase involvement in technology education. Discusses the bridging of the gender gap to allow females and males to achieve equality in technology fields. Describes online resources, television programs, and groups that promote female…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Improvement, Equal Education
Shashaani, Lily – Educational Technology, 1995
Describes a study of high school students that examined gender differences in mathematics experience and attitudes as well as the association between math attitudes and computer attitudes. Results indicate a positive correlation between math experiences and attitudes and computer attitudes; and boys had more math experience and more positive…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Gender Issues
Wiburg, Karin – Computing Teacher, 1995
Reviews three articles that discuss the ways gender issues and personal characteristics impact computer use. One paper proposes an alternative to using Likert-style attitude measures to study the computer gender gap, and two articles discuss the personal characteristics of teachers that influence computer use. Related studies are mentioned and…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology