Subject & Research Guides: PRME: Pedagogical Research

Computing and Information Systems - Pedagogical Research

The Future MBA by Giselle Weybrecht
Call Number: HF1111 .W49 2016
ISBN: 9781783533985
Publication Date: 2016
The Future MBA brings together 100 ideas on how to rethink management education in order to embed sustainability. This book acts as a creative toolkit for individuals working in management education on how to design new and innovative products, services, and experiences for the business school community with a focus on sustainability. What if we took a moment to stand back and look at the bigger picture? What would the business school of the future look like? Rather than a roadmap, the 100 ideas presented in this book are meant to be a source of inspiration in responding to these questions. Some ideas could be put into practice tomorrow, some would require a complete reassessment of the way we view business education, and others are meant to encourage more ideas and more action, to turn management education into a key player in moving the sustainability agenda forward.
SDG Topics: Affordable & Clean Energy / Decent Work & Economic Growth / Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure / Sustainable Cities & Communities / Responsible Consumption & Production / Climate Action.

Addressing ICT curriculum recommendations from surveys of academics, workplace graduates and employers (2013)
This document discusses recent (2013) results from an Australian study. Points to the need for a more gender-inclusive curriculum.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.

Unlocking the Clubhouse by Jane Margolis; Allan Fisher
Call Number: QA76.25 .M35 2002
ISBN: 0262133989
Publication Date: 2001
The information technology revolution is transforming almost every aspect of society, but girls and women are largely out of the loop. Although women surf the Web in equal numbers to men and make a majority of online purchases, few are involved in the design and creation of new technology. It is mostly men whose perspectives and priorities inform the development of computing innovations and who reap the lion's share of the financial rewards. As only a small fraction of high school and college computer science students are female, the field is likely to remain a male clubhouse, absent major changes.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.

“Beyond Access: Broadening Participation in High School Computer Science,” by Jane Margolis, Jean J. Ryoo, Cueponcaxochitl D. M. Sandoval, Clifford Lee, Joanna Goode & Gail Chapman, 2012
Broadening participation” and “equity” are now common parlance among computer science reform educators who are challenging the underrepresentation in computer science. However, what do we all mean by these words and phrases? In this article, we discuss the key theoretical components of our strategy for broadening participation and increasing equity in computer science education. We do so through a description of our goals of our Exploring Computer Science program—a K-12/university collaboration between Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Reduced Inequalities.
“Increasing Women’s Participation in Computing at Harvey Mudd College,” by Christine Alvarado, Zachary Dodds & Ran Libeskind-Hadas, 2012
The shortage of women and minorities in computer science (CS) is well documented. Although success stories exist [5], few colleges and universities are realizing substantial, sustained changes. Harvey Mudd College (HMC), a small liberal-arts college with a focus on science and engineering, is an exception to this trend. Starting 7 years ago, HMC has increased the percentage of women students in the computer science major from an average near 12% to around 40%, where it has remained steady for the past four years. We achieved this growth through three pervasive, yet straightforward, changes to our program targeting first-year students, each addressing a common problem that prevents women (and many men) from pursuing computing-related majors. This paper details these three changes in the hope that they might help broaden participation at other institutions. We describe the obstacles overcome and lessons learned, and we present specific results and recommendations for adapting them to different environments.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.

“Beyond Access: Broadening Participation in High School Computer Science,” by Jane Margolis, Jean J. Ryoo, Cueponcaxochitl D. M. Sandoval, Clifford Lee, Joanna Goode & Gail Chapman, 2012
Broadening participation” and “equity” are now common parlance among computer science reform educators who are challenging the underrepresentation in computer science. However, what do we all mean by these words and phrases? In this article, we discuss the key theoretical components of our strategy for broadening participation and increasing equity in computer science education. We do so through a description of our goals of our Exploring Computer Science program—a K-12/university collaboration between Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Reduced Inequalities.
“Georgia Computes! An Alliance to Broaden Participation across the State of Georgia,” by Mark Guzdial & Barbara Ericson, 2012
Computing is a critical part of our modern world, and computer science is the key to understanding and using computing effectively. Yet, computer science in the United States and across much of the developed world is predominantly male, and in the United States, predominantly white or Asian...
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Reduced Inequalities.
“Increasing Women’s Participation in Computing at Harvey Mudd College,” by Christine Alvarado, Zachary Dodds & Ran Libeskind-Hadas, 2012
The shortage of women and minorities in computer science (CS) is well documented. Although success stories exist [5], few colleges and universities are realizing substantial, sustained changes. Harvey Mudd College (HMC), a small liberal-arts college with a focus on science and engineering, is an exception to this trend. Starting 7 years ago, HMC has increased the percentage of women students in the computer science major from an average near 12% to around 40%, where it has remained steady for the past four years. We achieved this growth through three pervasive, yet straightforward, changes to our program targeting first-year students, each addressing a common problem that prevents women (and many men) from pursuing computing-related majors. This paper details these three changes in the hope that they might help broaden participation at other institutions. We describe the obstacles overcome and lessons learned, and we present specific results and recommendations for adapting them to different environments.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.
“Now I know what ICT can do for me!” by Clayton, Beekhuyzen, and Nielsen (2012).
This research paper discusses an intervention – Technology Takes You Anywhere – and middleschool girls’ perceptions and attitudes towards ICT careers.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.
"Strategies for Increasing the Participation in Computing of Students with Disabilities" by Sheryl Burgstahler, Richard e. Ladner & Scott Bellman, 2012
It is predicted that the demand for workers in computing fields will continue to be high for years to come. However, some groups of people continue to be underrepresented in academic programs and careers in computing. People with disabilities form one such group of untapped talent. This article addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and shares practices of a nationwide alliance, AccessComputing, that show promise for attracting qualified individuals with disabilities to computing fields.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Reduced Inequalities.
Adya, M. & Kaiser, K. M. (2005).“Early determinants of women in the IT workforce: a model of girls’ career choices”. Information Technology & People, Vol. 18(3), p.230-259
This paper reviews and assimilates literature from education, psychology, sociology, computer science, IT, and business, in a model that identifies factors that can potentially influence a girl’s choice towards or against IT careers. The factors are categorized into social factors (family, peers, and media), structural factors (computer use, teacher/counselor influence, same sex versus coeducational schools), and individual differences. The impact of culture on these various factors is also explored. Findings – The model indicates that parents, particularly fathers, are the key influencers of girls’ choice of IT careers.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.

Unlocking the Clubhouse by Jane Margolis; Allan Fisher
Call Number: QA76.25 .M35 2002
ISBN: 0262133989
Publication Date: 2001
The information technology revolution is transforming almost every aspect of society, but girls and women are largely out of the loop. Although women surf the Web in equal numbers to men and make a majority of online purchases, few are involved in the design and creation of new technology. It is mostly men whose perspectives and priorities inform the development of computing innovations and who reap the lion's share of the financial rewards. As only a small fraction of high school and college computer science students are female, the field is likely to remain a male clubhouse, absent major changes.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.

The Future MBA by Giselle Weybrecht
Call Number: HF1111 .W49 2016
ISBN: 9781783533985
Publication Date: 2016
The Future MBA brings together 100 ideas on how to rethink management education in order to embed sustainability. This book acts as a creative toolkit for individuals working in management education on how to design new and innovative products, services, and experiences for the business school community with a focus on sustainability. What if we took a moment to stand back and look at the bigger picture? What would the business school of the future look like? Rather than a roadmap, the 100 ideas presented in this book are meant to be a source of inspiration in responding to these questions. Some ideas could be put into practice tomorrow, some would require a complete reassessment of the way we view business education, and others are meant to encourage more ideas and more action, to turn management education into a key player in moving the sustainability agenda forward.
SDG Topics: Affordable & Clean Energy / Decent Work & Economic Growth / Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure / Sustainable Cities & Communities / Responsible Consumption & Production / Climate Action.

Are IT Interventions For Girls A Special Case? (2013)
This paper discusses how to motivate school girls in the classroom when discussing ICT topics. It finds that presentations that are interesting, fun, and funny, are the most relevant. Older girls prefer interesting, younger girls prefer fun.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality.
"Strategies for Increasing the Participation in Computing of Students with Disabilities" by Sheryl Burgstahler, Richard e. Ladner & Scott Bellman, 2012
It is predicted that the demand for workers in computing fields will continue to be high for years to come. However, some groups of people continue to be underrepresented in academic programs and careers in computing. People with disabilities form one such group of untapped talent. This article addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, and shares practices of a nationwide alliance, AccessComputing, that show promise for attracting qualified individuals with disabilities to computing fields.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Reduced Inequalities.

Unlocking the Clubhouse by Jane Margolis; Allan Fisher
Call Number: QA76.25 .M35 2002
ISBN: 0262133989
Publication Date: 2001
The information technology revolution is transforming almost every aspect of society, but girls and women are largely out of the loop. Although women surf the Web in equal numbers to men and make a majority of online purchases, few are involved in the design and creation of new technology. It is mostly men whose perspectives and priorities inform the development of computing innovations and who reap the lion's share of the financial rewards. As only a small fraction of high school and college computer science students are female, the field is likely to remain a male clubhouse, absent major changes.
SDG Topics: Quality Education / Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.