The Cyber Sisters Club: Using the Internet To Bridge the Technology Gap with Inner City Girls.

Lichtman, Judy

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Cyber Sisters Club: Using the Internet To Bridge the Technology Gap with Inner City Girls.

Lichtman, Judy

T.H.E. Journal, v26 n5 p47-50 Dec 1998

Describes a program developed at Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College (PA) for inner-city minority girls to use computer technology that was otherwise unavailable to them. Highlights include access issues, gender issues, girls' preferences in a learning environment, making technology relevant, introducing new skills, creating Web page, and participants' attitudes. (LRW)

Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Females, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Inner City, Internet, Minority Groups, Skill Development, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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