A virtual learning environment for part-time MASW students: An evaluation of the WebCT

Journal of Teaching in Social Work

Volumn 28, Issue 1-2, 2008, Pages 87-100

  Chan, Charles C ^a   Tsui, Ming Sum ^a   Chan, Mandy Y C ^a   Hong, Joe H ^b  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

^b NONE   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Computer assisted learning; Evaluation of WebCT; Social work teaching; Virtual learning environment

Indexed keywords

EID: 65749194621     PISSN: 08841233     EISSN: 15407349     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08841230802179027     Document Type: Article

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