04.07.08
What about the girls?
They’re committed to improving opportunities and pathways for all students, but the strategy outlined by the Queensland Department of Education and the Arts aims to capture girls’ interest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Hayley acknowledges that while it’s important to engage all students in ICT, this strategy endeavours to encourage girls to explore new technologies, thus building confidence in the field. It may be subject to gender stereotypes – the ICT industry is one predominantly male oriented, a figure the Queensland Department of Education is trying to change. The 2005 – 2008 Girls and ICT Strategy provides ‘tips, tricks and project ideas’ that can act as a springboard for teachers to engage girls in ICT through all phases of learning.
Hayley has found a YouTube video that highlights the opportunities that are available to a student when interest and confidence is created and sustained in its use.
Video Retrieved from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhzRSGVBWh4
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