This semester elective course is for students who have opted out of technology electives or "don't like computers". The course centers around a series of modules that each emphasize an issue important to adolescent girls. Technology skills are interwoven into each module. In this 1999 "Intel Innovations in Teaching" award winning class students have become empowered both in self esteem and technology. The confidence that students gain in this environment enables them to succeed in traditional technology classes.

This course teaches technology skills with an emphasis on cooperative group work focusing on human and social issues, problem solving and personal communication. Students are shown that technology can address their needs and interests.

The Gen GIT teacher can choose from a variety of units of study that are of interest to adolescent girls. Examples of these units are: eating disorders, media influence, career exploration, women's self defense and dealing with grief and loss. Each unit necessitates that the students become proficient in a variety of technology skills.

The Gen GIT web site allows students and teachers to share their projects developed in these units of study. Each module will also have a forum and chat area where students throughout the world can discuss these issues.

Course Objectives:
To relate technology to the everyday lives of secondary school girls. This course will identify issues relevant to secondary school girls and explore them through the use of technology.

To teach technology skills with an emphasis on cooperative group work, which focuses on human and social issues, problem solving and personal communication.