Who benefits from learning with 3D models? The case of spatial ability

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 22, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 392-404

  Huk, T ^a  

^a IWF Knowledge and Media   (Germany)

Author keywords

3D model; Cell biology; Cognitive load; Dynamic visualization; Hypermedia; Spatial ability

Indexed keywords

EID: 33750887549     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2006.00180.x     Document Type: Review

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