Gender equity in computer learning

Jane G. Schubert is a principal research scientist with the American Institutes for Research, Palo Alto, CA. The pool of teachers who are becoming more familiar and comfortable with computers as an instructional resource is increasing. The number of teachers who integrated computer use in educational programs tripled from 1983 to 1984 (Becker, 1985). The policies and practices that result in differential computer learning opportunities must be recognized as educators acquire knowledge about technology.