Using and creating knowledge with new technologies: A case for students-as-designers

Learning, Media and Technology

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 19-34

  Kimber, Kay ^a   Wyatt Smith, Claire ^b  

^a Brisbane Girls Grammar School   (Australia)

^b GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 33645767951     PISSN: 17439884     EISSN: 17439892     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17439880500515440     Document Type: Article

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