Question: Why do you think girls dislike "narrowly and technically focused programming classes."? What would be an alternative to these narrow programming classes?(jstanley)

A1: Most likely girls do not like the "technically focused" programs because they do not allow them to express all the creativity that girls like to express. If computer classes could focus on things that emphasized most girls strengths, women might be more inclined to learn about, experiment with, and use computers and their programs. (kmartinez)

A2: In psychology we learned that girls differ from men in that men tend to be able to focus on just on thing while women can focus on multiple things. Therefore, it may be that "narrowly and technically focused programming classes" may appeal more to men and not as much to girls, who like to think about many things and tie them all together. (schilmeran)

A3: Perhaps a programming class that focuses more on graphical use, which would allow girls to express their creativity in a more open way than the "norrowly and technically focused programming classes." (murban)

Q: What is "fluency" with information technology, and what three kinds of knowledge must be learned to accomplish information technology fluency? (murban)

A: Fluency with information technology is what "everyone should know" about techonology and fluency goals must "allow for change, enable adaptability, connecto to personal goals, and promote lifelong learning". The three kinds of knowledge that must be learned to accomplish this are "skills, concepts, and capabilities" (Pg. 279). (cellis)

Q: This article always refers to "commission" and what commission "sees." What exactly is commission/ what is it referring to? (schilmeran)