About Computers in the Classroom: Changing Girls' Attitudes About Computers
This resource, from Educational CyberPlayGround, provides information about women's important contributions to the history of computing and computers. The stories of notable women are presented, such as those profiled in the 2016 film "Hidden Figures," Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson; and the "Bletchley girls" who were women employed during World War II to transcribe German radio messages. Useful links and video are also provided.
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