Do more males prefer to use technology as a learning tool compared to females?

Research has shown significantly fewer female students are enrolling in technology education courses.

 According to the research done by Weber and Custer (2005) on the preferences of females in technology education, females prefer activities that focus on design and communication.

Males preferred activities where the creation of an artifact, such as a dragster, was an end in itself. On the other hand, females preferred activities such as Medical technology.

Weber, K. & Custer, R. (2005). Gender based preferences toward technology education content, activities and instructional methods. Journal of Technology Education, 16(2), 505-71, Millersville University, PA.