I don't agree with the statement girls avoid techie stuff. I think it has to do with how the material is presented, the interaction in class, and the interest in the topic(s). It also helps that they see a female role model in this type of position. Many
of the girls find comfort in this and take more risks.
A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>I didn't see Stephanie Oberle's email link, but I am curious to know
>what the gender ratio is to student participants of TV production crews.
>I recently attended a conference that had an 8th grade production crew.
>Of what looked like about 10 students, 1 was female. A colleague
>commented that girls just don't show interest in the techie stuff. Do
>you all find that true?
Stephanie Oberle
Technology Coordinator
8th grade Video Production
MS Girls' Soccer Coach
858-569-7900 ext. 4211
858-602-9747 (cell)
858-569-7403 (fax)
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