Engaging Girls in STEM by Mrs Ebbs https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM How do you do it? en-us 2019-07-19 01:59:46 UTC 2019-08-03 11:43:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4f1.png Intimidation by boys in the classes. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739811 2019-07-30 23:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739811 STEM subjects are perceived as "boy" subjects and are considered nerdy, which can be a stereotype that many girls may not want to associate with https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739841 - uni student & tutor at uni]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739841 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739855 Parents discouraging girls from pursuing “hard” sciences because they think it’s for boys]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739855 Showing girls the potential careers related to CS or how CS can compliment their career choices (e.g., interior design and web design skills) https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739859 - University Researcher (K-12 & Post-Secondary)]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739859 family and cultural influences https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739880 2019-07-30 23:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739880 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739895 Always being told they’re not good enough]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739895 The stereotype of a STEM professional is anti-social and geeky and girls don't want to be associated with that https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739900 Carol]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739900 They have a fear to take the STEM subjects https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739903 2019-07-30 23:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739903 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739910 Limited exposure to STEM areas]]> 2019-07-30 23:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739910 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739959 Growing up with the impression that STEM belong to the men industry]]> 2019-07-30 23:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739959 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739965 Starting STEM education very early so that girls are confident in their skills from an early age]]> 2019-07-30 23:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739965 Positive female role models; early experiences that connect STEM to socially relevant problem solving https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739970 2019-07-30 23:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739970 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739979 STEM is perceived as boring and geeky.]]> 2019-07-30 23:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739979 Many schools don’t have a range of subjects offered https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739980 2019-07-30 23:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739980 Peer influences https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739982 2019-07-30 23:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739982 Role models https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739985 Provide more role models as to what women do in STEM fields]]> 2019-07-30 23:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739985 Their friends are not choosing these subjects. It’s just not in the conversation. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739996 2019-07-30 23:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372739996 Sometimes girls find STEM subjects difficult at first, or don't get perfect grades and immediately give up because they think they're not good enough to do it. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740000 2019-07-30 23:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740000 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740004 Hands on experience for girls at young age]]> 2019-07-30 23:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740004 Parent jobs, they hear about and see what their parents do and what their friends mums do. The biggest group of employed women they see are teachers. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740009 2019-07-30 23:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740009 Exposing them to more career options and female role models from a variety of backgrounds https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740014 2019-07-30 23:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740014 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740016 Create STEM classrooms to be inviting physical spaces - add posters, highlight women in STEM, creative endeavours, field work, inventions by women]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740016 More positive STEM experiences https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740018 Expose them to tech in ways that can build confidence ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740018 Eng Student/Also volunteer in schools https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740032 Lack of subject choice/clashes with other classes/lack of prioritisation of STEM by the school ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740032 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740037 Focus on soution creation, creativity, 'saving the world']]> 2019-07-30 23:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740037 Representation https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740041 Seeing real women in the workforce pursuing STEM fields as well as seeing media representation of women in STEM fields would be helpful. It is also important to show that women in STEM don't have to be "nerdy"; showing young girls that you can be a girly girl and still be in the STEM field is important.]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740041 Connect with successful women in STEM technologies https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740042 2019-07-30 23:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740042 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740051 Not confident, and scared of being laughed at (both for doing in STEM and not doing well in STEM).

Lack of exposure

Bad teachers]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740051 Because other girls aren’t - they want to be with friends https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740060 2019-07-30 23:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740060 Teaching Parents https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740091 Parents need to understand that opportunities shouldn't be gender-bound]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740091 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740130 Give better career advice earlier. ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740130 NCWIT Resources https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740132 NCWIT has some amazing resources including ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740132 People have said that STEM subjects are hard. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740133 2019-07-30 23:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740133 Introduce practical maths and science early https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740137 2019-07-30 23:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740137 Conducting workshops to encourage girls in participating STEM related activities https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740148 2019-07-30 23:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740148 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740151 Implicit and tacit reasons contribute most than explicit reasons. ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740151 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740155 Didn't get encouragement to study physics/ chemistry at school ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740155 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740156 Fear of failure - risk taking is not encouraged in our girls]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740156 Educator https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740158 Don’t see themselves in those roles..stereotypes 
Boys can be overpowering in class - 21 boys / 3 girls in my last S.Team class
Schools are still getting their heads around the subject and promoting it]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740158 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740159 Talking about it more. Bringing technology into girls consideration set at a younger age. ]]> 2019-07-30 23:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740159 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740171 Encourage and promote from a very young age]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740171 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740183 Teachers are actively discouraging them from selecting STEM subjects unless they are high flyers]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740183 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740185 Teachers encouraging female students to do subjects that are easier. Because their future partner (make) is meant to make more money - High school student]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740185 http://makerspacesaustralia.weebly.com/what-is-a-makerspace.html https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740194 Makerspaces]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740194 Family expectations https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740198 Our families influence our choices. Male and female gender bias roles are often assigned to us early on.]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740198 Communication tech, such as Instagram are popular. Engage girls by a focus on applications of tech first, followed by underlying tech. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740204 (parent)]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740204 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740207 Encourage risk taking. Boys are encouraged to take risks in all aspects of society ]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740207 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740212 Join like minded people and listen to the experience

https://girlshapedflames.com/]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740212 Eng Student https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740223 Role models(visits by uni students and people in tech)/positive media portrayals/teachers passionate about STEM]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740223 Showing them that it's okay to fail at something and that you can still succeed at it if it interests you. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740237 2019-07-30 23:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740237 Technolochicas - Resources for Latina Women https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740244 2019-07-30 23:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740244 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740252 https://girlshapedflames.com/ Showing them the opportunities and giving them female role models to aspire towards. ]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740252 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740270 A lot of girls look at what the society around them is going to think if they are seen in classes like IT and Technology because “that’s where the nerdy kids go”

claire  (high school student)]]> 2019-07-30 23:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740270 No women role models to encourage them to choose STEM https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740273 2019-07-30 23:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740273 Stitching the Loop (e-textiles for teaching HS CS) http://www.exploringcs.org/e-textiles https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740275

]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740275 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740280 Ultimately a holistic solution is required. One in which a long term societal commitment is required]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740280 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740289 Have positive role models such as teachers that we look up to telling us how it could impact our life for the better ]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740289 Eng Student https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740303 Lack of teacher confidence in STEM at the primary level, also lack of expertise at the high school level (especially in the public system)]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740303 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740305 If friends aren’t going into those classes, they don’t want to be the only girl in the class so they don’t even bother to join the classes. 

Alex B. 
Moranbah SHS]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740305 imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740328 feeling like you don't belong in a class full of boys, and if you are not doing well (i.e. getting As) it is difficult to keep going]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740328 Robotics Resources https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740330 robogalsbrisbane.org/resources
(please get in touch if you have suggestions for more resources to add to the Robogals page above) 

RoboCup Junior robocupjunior.org.au

]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740330 Showing them different applications of STEM in a variety of fields. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740334 2019-07-30 23:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740334 Educator https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740336 Awareness of the possibilities for girls. Tradition is sometimes the hardest thing to break!]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740336 Show them that STEM subjects are awesome, also needs creativity and builds confidence. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740361 2019-07-30 23:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740361 Active recruitment in which teachers specifically encourage individual young women to enroll in STEM courses https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740364 2019-07-30 23:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740364 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740366 Providing early exposure to what it's like working in STEM

Teach parents that STEM is for everyone

Teaching teachers to support students going into STEM]]> 2019-07-30 23:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740366 Girls feel like they don't belong - it's uncomfortable to be in the minority in the class where often they comprise only 10-20% of the class room https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740382 2019-07-30 23:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740382 Girls Who Code https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740392 2019-07-30 23:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740392 Science champion instagram story books and movies https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740403 2019-07-30 23:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740403 CS Unplugged Resources https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740405 csunplugged.org ]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740405 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740430 QMEA - they are taking on a digital tech teacher this year who will organise day long activities that you can bring to your school]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740430 Learn IT Girl https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740435  https://www.learnitgirl.com/ ]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740435 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740437 Early promotion in primary school.  Stem days / House competition like sports days.]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740437 Girl Geek Academy https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740486 https://girlgeekacademy.com/]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740486 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740498 support women in STEM fields who aren't straight A students as well! ]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740498 Old fashioned stereotypes about gender roles https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740504 2019-07-30 23:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740504 Show them what careers they could have if they choose STEM subjects EARLY https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740515 2019-07-30 23:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740515 Curriculum that allows for creativity, collaboration, open-ended solutions, and student autonomy in selecting applications of STEM that are meaningful to young women. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740518 2019-07-30 23:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740518 Parents not supportive - thinks girls should do subjects that are more "girly" https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740528 2019-07-30 23:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740528 Eng student https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740536 STEM schools outreach program with a focus on hands on challenges - offered free of charge by uni students (usually uni students)
https://www.ewb.org.au/whatwedo/education-research/school-outreach]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740536 HS Student https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740538 Why wouldn’t people want to choose technology when it’s the future? It’s a high demand career for an ever revolving industry ]]> 2019-07-30 23:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740538 Girls want to be perfect https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740544 Girls want to be successful - they feel anxious if they are successful.]]> 2019-07-30 23:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740544 Make sure it's STEAM (science, tech, engineer, ART, maths) not just STEM https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740546 2019-07-30 23:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740546 Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740570 2019-07-30 23:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740570 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740576 Provide mentoring opportunities by connecting younger students with women already studying STEM at university ]]> 2019-07-30 23:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740576 Make STEM more creative - focus on content that can help girls unleash their creative potential rather than "boring" https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740583 Make it relatable to their interest]]> 2019-07-30 23:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740583 https://girlshapedflames.com/ https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740589 2019-07-30 23:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740589 Girls' Programming Network (GPN) https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740591 https://sites.google.com/site/girlsprogrammingnetwork/]]> 2019-07-30 23:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740591 Biases from parents being transferred to kids https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740643 2019-07-30 23:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740643 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740648 Their teachers are mainly women, especially in primary school, and they a) are not confident in computer science themselves and b) don’t have time to learn. It is often more difficult to go to Pd and leave work - you have to write out the work as well. Holiday boot camps would be ideal. ]]> 2019-07-30 23:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740648 NCWIT - Aspirations in Computing awards for young girls https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740650 2019-07-30 23:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740650 Relevant to them https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740657 Teach in a way that is relevant to the girls age group, interests.]]> 2019-07-30 23:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740657 Robogals https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740663 Robotics workshops at schools aiming to empower more girls to pursue engineering]]> 2019-07-30 23:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740663 Peer support, mentorship and networks to help support them throughout their journey https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740671 2019-07-30 23:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740671 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740686 Lack of exposure to carrier options.]]> 2019-07-30 23:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740686 Technovation Challenge - tech entrepreneurship competition for girls in primary & high school https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740711 https://technovationchallenge.org/]]> 2019-07-30 23:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740711 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740741 Jackie Child

Through Makerspaces, TechMate, STEMies Club, Coding & Robotics Club... integrating tech across curriculum
Engaging them in primary can whet their natural curiosity 

 Tinkeringchild.com]]> 2019-07-30 23:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740741 Being told that 'if you like maths/science you should be an engineer' https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740743 2019-07-30 23:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740743 When marketing STEM classes or careers, don't start with "you have to be good at math to go into STEM." Even when girls are better at math than the boys, they don't think they are good enough. Use STEM/CS as onramp to math efficacy, not a gatekeeper. https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740746 2019-07-30 23:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740746 Creative Technology hackathons - build things things girls would be interested in e.g. LED fashion, animation, graphic design https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740800 2019-07-30 23:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740800 Code like a girl... https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740813 2019-07-30 23:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740813 Fun coding projects https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740826 Codingtrain on YouTube is a great resource and example of fun, easy step by step programming in JavaScript ]]> 2019-07-30 23:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740826 IBMs CyberDay for Girls https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740885 https://www.ibm.com/security/news/cyberday-for-girls

]]> 2019-07-30 23:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740885 https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740898 http://tinkeringchild.com/]]> 2019-07-30 23:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740898 ShadowTech NZ - program that helps girls experience what it's like to work in tech for a day, help them understand that there are many opportunities in tech sector https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740901 https://shadowtech.nz/ ]]> 2019-07-30 23:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740901 Code.org Girls Links https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740990 2019-07-30 23:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372740990 Microsoft DigiGirlz https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741010 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/digigirlz/default.aspx]]> 2019-07-30 23:22:50 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741010 QUT STEM for Schools https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741020 2019-07-30 23:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741020 Demystify STEM - it's not that hard, everyone is capable https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741040 2019-07-30 23:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741040 Focus on a growth mindset in STEM and math in particular https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741054 2019-07-30 23:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/m_ebbs/HopperDUGirlsSTEM/wish/372741054