Girls and Microcomputers: A Hopeful Finding Regarding Software.

Forsyth, Alfred S., Jr.; Lancy, David F.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Girls and Microcomputers: A Hopeful Finding Regarding Software.

Forsyth, Alfred S., Jr.; Lancy, David F.

Computers in the Schools, v6 n3-4 p51-59 1989

Discusses gender differences in student attitudes toward computers and examines software characteristics that may affect gender equity. A study is described that was conducted to examine the computer's potential to teach basic geography concepts to fourth and fifth grade students, as well as to explore possible gender differences. (19 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction, Grade 4, Grade 5, Pretests Posttests, Questionnaires, Retention (Psychology), Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

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