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Kirkpatrick, Heather; Cuban, Larry – Educational Technology, 1998
Provides a synthesis of the research findings on gender differences in the field of computers. Examines several popular theories of why the differences exist and what to do about them. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Attitudes, Computer Science, Computers
Bernstein, Danielle – gates, 1997
Discusses the University of Wisconsin's Women and Science program which is a four-year program aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women and minorities in mathematics, science, and engineering. Discusses extra challenges in computing, encourages faculty to share concerns with students, and offers some solutions that can be applied in…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Females, Higher Education, Science Education
Becker, Henry Jay – Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents preliminary findings from the "Second National Survey of Instructional Uses of School Computers." Areas explored include how many teachers regularly use computers with students, what subjects computer-using teachers teach, who gets to use school computers (boys or girls), and other areas. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Weinman, Janice; Cain, Lisa – TECHNOS, 1999
Focuses on the gender gap in computer science and discusses results from a new report, "Gender Gaps," by the American Association of University Women. Examines technology's impact on gender equity and the importance of teacher education. Notes the increased enrollment of girls in math and science and calls for new programs to increase…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Educational Development, Enrollment Trends
Giese, Elizabeth – 1983
During the 1981-82 school year, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), collected mathematics data from school districts throughout the state of Michigan. AAUW is involved in a study of high technology and wanted to find out how education is preparing young people for the world of robotics, biotechnology, telecommunications, and the…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Declining Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment Rate
Peer reviewedElkjaer, Bente – Gender and Education, 1992
Discusses the gender-computer relationship, citing classroom observations and interviews in a Danish primary school's eighth grade (14- to 15-year-old students). Considers why common sex-stereotyping perceptions do not associate females with computer competency and do not associate males with problems in learning to deal competently with…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Equal Education, Females, Foreign Countries
Download full textMadison, Sandra; Deng, Min; Gifford, James – 1999
Project FOCAL Point is a multi-strand project designed to increase female participation in the computing sciences. The project targets two crucial groups: high school computing teachers and female high school students. Features include a two-week teacher workshop, a one-week Computer Camp for Young Women, mini-grant projects and a follow-up…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
