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Gender Issues in Computer-Supported Learning.
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Gunn, Cathy; French, Sheila; McLeod, Hamish; McSporran, Mae; Conole, Grainne – Association for Learning Technology Journal, 2002
Discusses gender-related differences in performance and interaction styles in computer-supported learning (CSL) environments. Presents a summary of gender-related issues identified by international research and academic practice together with opinions expressed in an online discussion forum, and offers suggestions to increase the flexibility of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Equal Education, Gender Issues, Higher Education
Using Hypermedia to Educate Preservice Teachers about Gender-Equity Issues in Elementary School Classrooms.
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Levin, Barbara B.; Matthews, Catherine E. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
This study highlights what preservice teachers learned about elementary school gender-equity issues from interacting with a HyperStudio stack. Qualitative and quantitative evidence shows how it positively affected preservice teachers' interests in, attitudes about, and awareness and knowledge of gender-equity issues. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Schools, Equal Education, Gender Issues
Effects on Achievement of a Home/School Computer Project.
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Miller, Mark D.; McInerney, William D. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Describes a study that investigated a home/school computer project and its effects on reading, language, and mathematics achievement on 142 fourth- and fifth-grade students as well as equity issues relating to gender, academic aptitude, and socioeconomic status. Results indicate that participation was not associated with increased academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Some Gender Issues in Educational Computer Use: Results of an International Comparative Survey.
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Reinen, Ingeborg Janssen; Plomp, Tjeerd – Computers and Education, 1993
Discussion of the results of an international survey of computer use in education focuses on three areas: (1) the degree to which female role models are offered to girls; (2) ways school policies take gender equity issues into account; and (3) the extent to which gender equity issues are dealt with in the curriculum. (Contains 18 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends