Managing technology integration into schools: A South African perspective

Journal of Educational Administration

Volumn 41, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 186-200

  Mentz, Elsa ^a   Mentz, Kobus ^a  

^a NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Computer facilities management; Developing countries; Education; Integration; South Africa; Technology

Indexed keywords

EID: 33846630654     PISSN: 09578234     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09578230310464684     Document Type: Article

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