Programming for inclusion – experiences and lessons learned

• Thais Regina de Moura Braga Silva UFV
• Gláucia Braga e Silva UFV

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wit.2018.3382

Abstract

This paper presents a report about experiences and lessons learned during the execution of a extension program that promotes actions to attract, motivate and, keep girls in the areas of Computer Science and Informatics. This program was initiated in 2015 at Federal University of Viçosa - campus Florestal involving students from a public school located in the city of Florestal - Minas Gerais.

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