A comprehensive approach to technology training for early childhood teachers

Early Education and Development

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 443-465

  Chen, Jie Qi ^a   Chang, Charles ^a  

^a ERIKSON INSTITUTE   (United States)

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EID: 33750990793     PISSN: 10409289     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15566935eed1703_6     Document Type: Article

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