Integrating computer technology in early childhood education environments: Issues raised by early childhood educators

Alberta Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 54, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 210-226

  Wood, Eileen ^a,d   Specht, Jacqueline ^b,e,f   Willoughby, Teena ^c,d   Mueller, Julie ^a  

^a WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

^c BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^d Department of Psychology ^*

^e Faculty of Education

^f Centre for Inclusive Education

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EID: 52249123307     PISSN: 00024805     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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