Learner preferences and prior knowledge in learner-controlled computer-based instruction

Educational Technology Research and Development

Volumn 56, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 265-286

  Kopcha, Theodore J ^a   Sullivan, Howard ^b  

^a SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer based instruction; Learner control; Learner preferences; Mathematics; Prior knowledge

Indexed keywords

EID: 42149134808     PISSN: 10421629     EISSN: 15566501     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11423-007-9058-1     Document Type: Article

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