Enhancing conceptual learning through computer-based applets: The effectiveness and implications

Journal of Interactive Learning Research

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 31-49

  Zhou, George G ^a   Brouwer, Wytze ^a   Nocente, Norma ^a   Martin, Brian ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

^b KING S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE   (Canada)

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