Learning through computer-mediated communication: A comparison of Australian and Chinese heritage students

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 123-134

  Smith, Peter J ^a   Coldwell, Jo ^a   Smith, Swee Noi ^a   Murphy, Karen L ^b  

^a DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 18844424392     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14703290500062441     Document Type: Article

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