Using texting to support students' transition to university

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 229-241

  Harley, Dave ^a   Winn, Sandra ^a   Pemberton, Sarah ^a   Wilcox, Paula ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 34547191320     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: 14703300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14703290701486506     Document Type: Conference Paper

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