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CareerQuesting: Evaluating Web-Based Resources for Interesting Girls in STEM Careers

CareerQuesting: Evaluating Web-Based Resources for Interesting Girls in STEM Careers
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Author(s): Karen F. White (Purdue University, USA)and Mara H. Wasburn (Purdue University, USA)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 14
Source title: Information Communication Technologies: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Craig Van Slyke (Northern Arizona University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-949-6.ch201

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Abstract

This paper develops an educational strategy to foster the interest and persistence of middle school girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers using existing websites. Criteria are specified that enable middle school teachers to evaluate websites that can serve as supplemental learning activities within prescribed curricula. In particular, these criteria help evaluate sites that provide materials appealing to both boys and girls. This allows teachers to adopt them without concern that they are providing an unfair advantage to girls.

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