In celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, our Year 10 students took part in a special interdisciplinary lesson dedicated to recognising the important role of girls and women in the field of Information and Communication Technologies.
The lesson was led by Ms Maja Milosavljević, Computer Science teacher, and Mr Marko Nikolić, Digital Literacy teacher, who guided students through an engaging learning experience that connected technology, history, research and modern innovation.
Celebrating the Role of Women in Technology
The main focus of the lesson was to highlight the significant contributions that women have made to the development of ICT, computer science and modern technologies. Students had the opportunity to learn more about women whose knowledge, creativity and scientific achievements helped shape the digital world we know today.
Through discussion and research, the students reflected on the importance of equal opportunities in technology and the need to encourage more girls to explore careers in ICT, programming, artificial intelligence, digital communication and other areas of the technology sector.
Researching Women Who Shaped the Digital World
During the class, students actively participated by researching and presenting world-renowned women in ICT and computer science. They explored the lives and achievements of innovators, mathematicians, programmers and scientists whose work laid important foundations for many of the technologies we use today.
Their presentations showed how discoveries from the past continue to influence present-day technological progress, including the development of artificial intelligence, computer programming, digital systems and modern communication tools.
Connecting Computer Science and Digital Literacy
By combining Computer Science and Digital Literacy, this interdisciplinary lesson gave students the opportunity to look at technology from different perspectives. They did not only focus on technical knowledge, but also on the wider social impact of technology and the importance of responsible, inclusive and innovative digital development.
The lesson encouraged students to think critically about how technology is created, who contributes to its development and why diversity is essential for building better solutions for the future.
Developing Important 21st-Century Skills
In addition to gaining new knowledge about women in ICT, students also developed a range of important skills. Through research, teamwork and presentations, they strengthened their communication, analytical and public speaking abilities.
The activity also encouraged curiosity, independent thinking and a deeper understanding of how historical achievements can inspire future innovation. By presenting their findings to their classmates, students practised how to organise information, express ideas clearly and support their conclusions with relevant examples.
Inspiring Curiosity, Equality and Innovation
This lesson was an excellent opportunity to remind students that technology is a field open to everyone, regardless of gender. It also showed how important it is to create a learning environment in which every student feels encouraged to explore their interests, ask questions and develop their talents.
International Girls in ICT Day served as a meaningful occasion to discuss equality, representation and the future of innovation, while inspiring students to recognise the value of different perspectives in science and technology.
A Meaningful Learning Experience
We are proud of our students and teachers for creating such an inspiring and educational experience. Through this interdisciplinary lesson, Year 10 students not only learned about the achievements of remarkable women in ICT, but also gained a better understanding of the importance of diversity, creativity and equal opportunities in shaping the future of technology.
By encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and respect for innovation, lessons like this help students understand that they too can contribute to the digital world of tomorrow.
