Gender Differences in Computer Attitudes,

The article titled Gender Differences in Computer Attitudes , Ability and Use in the Elementary Classroom ' is written by Dr . Robin Kay who is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at the University Of Ontario Institute Of Technology . He has published several other articles in the field of computers and their use in education . He has also presented numerous s at conferences both locally and internationally . Dr . Robin Kay has taught computers , mathematics , and technology for over 15 years of his career . At the end of the article Dr . Robin Kay

states that the main reason for research is to assist in seeing all students develop an ability to adapt to changes in technology so that all can enjoy the benefits of the wealth of electronic information

According to the aforementioned article , Dr . Robin Kay asserts that computers play a vital and prominent role in society and it is therefore important that both boys and girls are given equal opportunities in learning , working with and benefiting from computer technology . He however notes that according to research carried out by Whitley , there is a gender imbalance in study and use of computer technology whereby computers are viewed as masculine tools . Females are less confident than boys in use of computer technology . Differences in perception of computers and computer technology can be largely attributed to the traditional attitudes that tend to spare females from technical issues thus females are generally less interested in technological issues . In the same breath , it can...