Gender and equity issues affecting educational computer use

Equity and Excellence in Education

Volumn 31, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 46-53

  Harrell, William ^a  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 2442478754     PISSN: 10665684     EISSN: 15473457     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1066568980310307     Document Type: Article

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