Teen Girls and Technology

by Farmer, Lesley S. J.

• ISBN13: 9780838909744
• ISBN10: 0838909744
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-31
• Publisher: Ala Editions

Summary

How do we kick-start girls' involvement with technology? In this dynamic book, Lesley Farmer provides a framework that teachers, librarians, youth workers, and parents can use to empower girls to succeed in today's technology-rich world. Farmer first examines the disconnect many girls have with technology and then shows adults what they can do to change the current environment. Drawing on the work of experts in psychology, sociology, technology, and education, the book highlights school and after-school programs that have instilled confidence in teen girls and, as a result, increased their interest in technology-based careers. It also describes fun learning activities designed specifically for girls that are based on their developmental needs and interests. Activity topics include the following: Entertainment, Education, Fashion and beauty, Animals and environment, Healthcare, Law, Sports and fitness, Business/self-employment, Art and design, Writing. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Lesley Farmer is a professor at California State University, Long Beach, where she coordinates the Librarianship Program

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Teen Girls' Tech Reality
What's the Situation?	p. 7
The Developmental World of Females	p. 7
A Millennial World	p. 10
The World of 21st-Century Teenagers	p. 13
Focusing on Today's Teenage Girls	p. 14
Teenage Girls and Technology	p. 15
Girls and Gaming	p. 18
What's the Problem?	p. 20
Societal Messages	p. 20
Family Issues	p. 21
Social Issues	p. 22
Economic Issues	p. 23
Government Issues	p. 24
Academic Issues	p. 26
What Is the Impact?	p. 30
What's the Solution?	p. 33
International Recommendations	p. 33
National Recommendations	p. 36
What's the Positive Impact?	p. 38
Elements for Success
The Role of Adults	p. 45
Adult Stakeholders	p. 45
Checking Adult Attitudes About Technology	p. 49
Adult Technology Competence	p. 52
Working with Teenage Girls	p. 55
Adult Collaboration	p. 57
The Big Picture	p. 61
Technology Resources with Girls in Mind	p. 62
The World of Technology	p. 62
Hardware	p. 64
Software	p. 65
Digital Documents	p. 67
Telecommunications	p. 68
Girls' Access to Technology	p. 70
Physical Access	p. 70
Intellectual Access	p. 71
Emotional and Social Access	p. 72
Ethical Access	p. 74
How Girls Can Use Technology	p. 77
The Grand Communicators	p. 77
Girls Just Want to Have Fun	p. 80
I Am a Material Girl	p. 82
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar	p. 84
The Times They Are A-Changin'	p. 86
I Love Ya Tomorrow!	p. 87
Technology-Enhanced Learning Activities
In-School Incorporation	p. 91
Conditions for Learning	p. 91
Curriculum	p. 94
Instructional Design	p. 95
Collaboration	p. 98
Co-Curricular Opportunities	p. 100
Sample Activities	p. 101
Community-Based Initiatives	p. 117
Building Capacity	p. 117
Program Development	p. 118
Mentoring and Coaching	p. 119
Community Partners	p. 121
Sample Activities	p. 122
Family-Based Activities	p. 136
Today's Families	p. 136
Family Dynamics	p. 137
The Power of Technology	p. 139
Sample Activities	p. 140
References	p. 161
Index	p. 173
About the Author	p. 181
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