Design principles for computer-assisted instruction in histology education: An exploratory study

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 15, Issue 5-6, 2006, Pages 399-408

  Deniz, Hasan ^a   Cakir, Hasan ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer assisted instruction (CAI); Design principles; Histology education; Microscopy

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845337315     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-006-9031-5     Document Type: Article

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