Alternatives to traditional instruction: Using games and simulations to increase student learning and motivation

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 36-44

  Garard, Darin L ^a   Lippert, Lance ^b   Hunt, Stephen K ^c   Paynton, Scott T ^d  

^a Santa Barbara City College   (United States)

^b SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34548363231     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08824099809362095     Document Type: Article

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