The efficacy of computer-assisted instruction for advancing literacy skills in kindergarten children

Reading Psychology

Volumn 29, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 266-287

  Macaruso, Paul ^a   Walker, Adelaide ^b  

^a Department of Psychology   (United States)

^b HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION   (United States)

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EID: 45749093763     PISSN: 02702711     EISSN: 15210685     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02702710801982019     Document Type: Article

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