Principal leadership for technology-enhanced learning in science

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 1-18

  Gerard, Libby F ^a   Bowyer, Jane B ^a   Linn, Marcia C ^b  

^a MILLS COLLEGE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Curriculum reform; Leadership; Secondary science curriculum; Technology

Indexed keywords

EID: 38949112787     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-007-9070-6     Document Type: Article

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