TechMate: A Research-Driven Toolkit to Enhance Gender Balance in Computing Education

Alina Berry, Technological University Dublin
Sarah Jane Delany, Technological University Dublin

Document Type Other

UKICER '23: Proceedings of the 2023 Conference on United Kingdom & Ireland Computing Education ResearchSeptember 2023Article No.: 13 Pages 1https://doi.org/10.1145/3610969.3611126

Abstract

This poster presents a toolkit of practical initiatives and guidance on how to enhance gender balance in computing higher education. The suggested initiatives are designed in the way that could be adapted for a use in a local context, especially in universities in the UK or in Ireland. The initiatives are categorised under four main areas: Policy, Pedagogy, Influence & Support and Promotion & Engagement. Additionally, guidance is given on mechanisms to evaluate the impact of these initiatives. This work will be of interest to champions looking to enhance gender balance in their computing courses.