Understanding girls' and young women's experiences with computing is the first step toward narrowing the gender gap that exists in college and the workplace beyond. Examine Girls and Information Technology with your colleagues and explore ways your school can provide the opportunities girls need to prepare for careers in computing.
> Contributed by Girls Inc. Girls Incorporated® is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-based programs and public education efforts that empower girls to understand, value, and assert their rights.
The Computing Degrees and Careers brochure provides up-to-date information on computing degrees and possible educational pathways. Share the brochure with your school guidance counselors, students and their parents.
> Contributed by ACM, Association for Computing Machinery. ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession.
The New Educational Imperative helps educators and policy makers understand why K–12 computer science education is educationally and economically essential. Read the publication to become informed about the importance of strengthening computing education and use what you learn to advocate for computer science and information technology program equity with stakeholders and decision makers.
> Contributed by CSTA, Computer Science Teachers Association. CSTA is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines.
The CSTA Careers in Computing poster encourages students to learn more about opportunities in computing. Hang the poster in the guidance office or computing classroom and examine its many resources. An excellent source of information to share with students and parents.
> Contributed by CSTA, Computer Science Teachers Association
The You Can Be Anything video uses the power of media to give young people— particularly girls and young women—a positive impression of career opportunities available in information technology and science-related fields. Use this four-minute fast-paced music video to show a wide variety of women, both past and present, using technology in a variety of fields.
> Contributed by CWIT, Center for Women & Information Technology. CWIT is dedicated to providing global leadership in achieving women's full participation in all aspects of information technology.
The NETS for Students are the most widely used standards in the United States describing what students should know and be able to do with technology. The newly revised standards focus on the 21st-century technology skills required for all students to be successful in today's world. Use these standards to set learning goals, guide curriculum development, and create rich learning environments that appeal to all students.
> Contributed by ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching, learning and school leadership by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education.
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) has compiled a list of the latest and best computing resources to complement and extend Gotta Have IT. The resource list includes ideas for programs, robotics, creative media, class presentations and camps and clubs.
> Contributed by the NCWIT K-12 Alliance. NCWIT: Revolutionizing the face of technology.
This compelling NCWIT publication makes a strong case for the importance of IT and diversity of thought in innovation. With specific action steps, this publication shows how to improve the climate for females and encourage them to pursue education and careers in computing. An illuminating resource for girls and those who work with them, this publication provides inspiration for increasing women's participation in computing.
> Contributed by NCWIT
Numbers speak louder than words, and this NCWIT publication uses statistics to tell the story of the underrepresentation of women in IT. This data sheet presents compelling facts suitable for colleagues, students and parents.
> Contributed by NCWIT
This engaging booklet provides facts about girls' interest and representation in science. It advises practical ways to foster girls' involvement and helps them envision how women make a difference through math, science and technology. An excellent resource for teachers and parents. Available in Spanish.
> Contributed by Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science™ is an innovative science content company dedicated to supporting girls' and boys' interests in science, math, and technology.
The inspiring information in this helpful booklet showcases accomplished scientists in different engineering careers, from civil engineers and computer graphics engineers to design engineers, robotics engineers and more. A forward-looking resource for middle school teachers, students, and their parents.
> Contributed by Sally Ride Science. Sally Ride Science™ is an innovative science content company dedicated to supporting girls' and boys' interests in science, math, and technology.
