Teens Girls And Technology: What'S The Problem, What'S The Solution?,Used

From School Library Journal The first part of this book details the role that technology plays in girls' social and academic lives. Farmer also makes the case that those who don't become involved with technology are disadvantaged in life, and society does not benefit from their full potential. The second section of the book focuses on the research and the realities of technology and genderrelated issues. The author makes her case that schools, communities, and families need to pay particular attention to why so many females are shying away from technologyheavy fields of study and careers. She states that it is societal attitudes and pressures that send mixed messages to young women. Finally, she provides technologyenhanced learning activities broken into inschool activities, communitybased initiatives, and familybased activities. This section is the book's real value. It contains many suggestions on how to get girls interested in using and possibly exploring a career in technology. While the research is thorough, it is presented without any illustrative material to highlight points of interest, making the text somewhat dense and dry. Strong emphasis on curriculum and schoolrelated issues makes this most useful for schools, but larger libraries and systems will also want to consider it.Renee McGrath, Nassau Library System, Uniondale, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Product Description How do we kickstart 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 todays technologyrich 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 afterschool programs that have instilled confidence in teen girls and, as a result, increased their interest in technologybased careers. It also describes fun learning activities designed specifically for girls that are based on their developmental needs and interests. Activity topics include Entertainment Education Fashion and beauty Animals and environment Healthcare Law Sports and fitness Business/selfemployment Art and design Writing Review It is critical that we help young women understand their rich choices for participation in a technologydriven future. Farmer's book is practical, grounded, and just in time.'Joyce Kasman Valenza, Librarian, Springfield Township High School LibraryFarmers comprehensive research shows that teachers, librarians, and parents need to make special efforts and use specific strategies if girls are to have equal computer and online accessand the opportunities it affords. This is an important book for everyone who cares about gender equity issues. Doug Johnson, Director of Media and Technology, Mankato Area Public SchoolsLesley Farmer neatly encapsulates hard data and descriptive advice that can be accessed quickly and helpfully by parents, librarians, teachers, community workers, and even teenage girls themselves. Francisca Goldsmith, Director, Branch Services, Halifax Public Libraries Review It is critical that we help young women understand their rich choices for participation in a technologydriven future. Farmer's book is practical, grounded, and just in time.'Joyce Kasman Valenza, Librarian, Springfield Township High School LibraryFarmers comprehensive research shows that teachers, librarians, and parents need to make special efforts and use specific strategies if girls are to have equal computer and online accessand the opportunities it affords. This is an important book for everyone who cares about gender equity issues. Doug Johnson, Director of Media and Technology, Mankato Area Public Schools