Gender Differences in Computer and Information Literacy: An In-depth Analysis of Data from ICILS

Author:   Eveline Gebhardt ,  Sue Thomson ,  John Ainley ,  Kylie Hillman
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Volume:   8
ISBN:  

9783030262020


Pages:   73
Publication Date:   11 October 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Gender Differences in Computer and Information Literacy: An In-depth Analysis of Data from ICILS


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This open access book presents a systematic investigation into internationally comparable data gathered in ICILS 2013. It identifies differences in female and male students’ use of, perceptions about, and proficiency in using computer technologies. Teachers’ use of computers, and their perceptions regarding the benefits of computer use in education, are also analyzed by gender. When computer technology was first introduced in schools, there was a prevailing belief that information and communication technologies were ‘boys’ toys’; boys were assumed to have more positive attitudes toward using computer technologies. As computer technologies have become more established throughout societies, gender gaps in students’ computer and information literacy appear to be closing, although studies into gender differences remain sparse. The IEA’s International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) is designed to discover how well students are prepared for study, work, and life in the digital age. Despite popular beliefs, a critical finding of ICILS 2013 was that internationally girls tended to score more highly than boys, so why are girls still not entering technology-based careers to the same extent as boys? Readers will learn how male and female studentsdiffer in their computer literacy (both general and specialized) and use of computer technology, and how the perceptions held about those technologies vary by gender.

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Author:   Eveline Gebhardt ,  Sue Thomson ,  John Ainley ,  Kylie Hillman
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2019
Volume:   8
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783030262020


ISBN 10:   3030262022
Pages:   73
Publication Date:   11 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Gender Differences in Computer and Information Literacy.- 2. Data and Methods Used for ICILS 2013.- 3. Student Achievement and Beliefs Related to Computer Information Literacy.- 4. Students’ Interest and Enjoyment In, and Patterns of Use of ICT.- 5. Teacher Gender and ICT.- 6. What have we learned about gender differences in ICT?.- References.

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