A Field Study of the Use of Cognitive-Developmental Principles in Microcomputer Design for Young Children

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 79, Issue 6, 1986, Pages 325-332

  Grover, Sonja C ^a  

^a Access Network ^*  (United States)

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EID: 1542410744     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220671.1986.10885701     Document Type: Article

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