Knowledge convergence in computer-supported collaborative learning: The role of external representation tools

Journal of the Learning Sciences

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 405-441

  Fischer, Frank ^a,c   Mandl, Heinz ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TÜBINGEN   (Germany)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH   (Germany)

^c KNOWLEDGE MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER   (Germany)

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EID: 24944448235     PISSN: 10508406     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327809jls1403_3     Document Type: Review

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