Empowering Women in Tech and Education

What does STEM stand for?

• Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Environment

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine

• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Name a famous woman in STEM and her contribution.

• Ada Lovelace - Invented the first computer

• Marie Curie

• Rosalind Franklin - Discovered penicillin

• Jane Goodall - Developed the theory of relativity

What is digital literacy?

• Digital literacy is the ability to read printed books only.

• Digital literacy is the skill of using a typewriter effectively.

• Digital literacy refers to the use of paper-based communication tools.

• Digital literacy is the ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and networks to access, manage, evaluate, and create information.

Why is digital literacy important for women?

• Digital literacy is important for women as it enhances their access to information, job opportunities, and independence.

• Digital literacy has no impact on job opportunities.

• Digital literacy is only necessary for men.

• Digital literacy is primarily about social media usage.

List two popular online learning platforms.

• Khan Academy

• edX

• Coursera, Udemy

• Skillshare

What is one advantage of online learning for women?

• Increased isolation from peers and instructors.

• Flexibility in balancing education with personal and professional responsibilities.

• Limited access to resources and materials.

• Higher costs associated with online courses.

Define gender bias in the context of technology.

• Gender bias refers to the preference for technology developed by women only.

• Gender bias is the equal treatment of all genders in technology.

• Gender bias in technology is the unequal treatment or representation of individuals based on gender within tech fields, products, or systems.

• Gender bias is the focus on gender-neutral technology without any distinctions.

How can gender bias affect women's careers in tech?

• Gender bias has no impact on women's careers in tech.

• Women in tech are always promoted over men due to gender bias.

• Gender bias negatively impacts women's careers in tech by limiting opportunities, promoting stereotypes, and creating a hostile work environment.

• Gender bias only affects men in the tech industry.

Name a successful woman entrepreneur in education.

• Indra Nooyi

• Malala Yousafzai

• Sheryl Sandberg

• Oprah Winfrey

What is a common challenge faced by women entrepreneurs?

• Excessive government support.

• Limited access to funding and investment opportunities.

• Abundant networking opportunities.

• High levels of market saturation.