[YL] ymca::kids::computers

[Jan Stanton]

Steve
Your email could not have come at a better time.  We are currently 
working on the integration of on line activities for our girls in four 
of our national programs.  We don't seem to be getting much response 
from the girls as to their take of the activities.  Your ideas have 
triggered some possible changes in our approach.  If you have any 
additional information that would help us, I would greatly appreciate 
speaking with you.
I can be contacted at Girls Inc. National Resource Center at 
317.634.7546 ex 123.

Steve Bean wrote:

>Matt,
>
>As you design your program, please consider the gender barriers that
>girls experience in relation to technology activities and try to
>integrate some strategies into your program to eliminate these barriers.
>Boys can create a hostile environment for girls around computers, so
>educate your program leaders about this and consider  some girl-only
>computer activities. Many girls prefer to work collaboratively, so
>consider using some collaborative learning structures, such as Pair
>Programming, when doing computer activities. You may need to change the
>physical space where the computers are to accomodate collaboration, but
>collaborative activities are a good way to make a small number of
>computers go farther. Also, please consider consulting girls and young
>women about ways to make the physical space where computers are used
>iattractive and inviting to them.
>
>Obviously, there's too much about gender equity and technology to put
>into a single short email. If you'd like more information we can email
>privately (steveb at etr.org) or talk on the phone (831-438-4060 x176) 
>
>Steve Bean
>Program Developer, Girls Creating Games  project
>ETR Associates
>4 Carbonero Way
>Scotts Valley, CA 95066
>
>
>
>  
>
>>>>bigchainring at hotmail.com 2/22/05 1:16:29 PM >>>
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>hi there
>
>I am working with the oak square ymca....david is one of the group
>leaders.
>Here are some issues we are dealing with...has anybody faced similar 
>things..or have any suggestions?
>thanks.
>matt
>
>--grade 3-4: 12 kids
>--grade 5-6: 6 kids
>--only 3 computers are functional..and are old (win98)
>--kids are not motivated to use the computers
>--we don't really have a set computer time
>--What would be "beginning" exercises/activities that incorporate both
>
>computer and noncomputer tasks?
>--what keeps kids attention at this age?
>
>==================================
>Matt Crichton
>CyberY Developer
>YMCA Boston/Training, INC.
>617-542-1800 x32
>mcrichton at ymcaboston.org 
>bigchainring at hotmail.com 
>Cyber Y:
>http://www25.brinkster.com/ymcaboston/index.htm 
>Personal: http://www20.brinkster.com/bigchainring/index.htm 
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