In search of female IT-students

Hanne Westh Nicolajsen; Lene Tolstrup Sørensen; Nette Schultz

In search of female IT-students

Hanne Westh Nicolajsen, Lene Tolstrup Sørensen, Nette Schultz

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Abstract

This article looks at the problem of retaining female students in IT educations. It is argued that there are changes to be made at the university were the male domination is resulting in a limited approach to teaching IT both with regard to content and methods. Emphasis on more modern teaching methods and application of technology is needed as well as elimination of female hostile attitudes. The findings are based on a literature review supplemented with results from a work shop with students from a technical university.

Original language	English
Publication date	2008
Number of pages	14
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	The 31st Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia - Åre, Sweden Duration: 10 Aug 2008 → 13 Aug 2008 Conference number: 31

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Conference	The 31st Information Systems Research Seminar in Scandinavia
Number	31
Country/Territory	Sweden
City	Åre
Period	10/08/2008 → 13/08/2008

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