The value of staying connected with technology: An analysis exploring the impact of using a course management system on student learning

Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 47-59

  Costen, Wanda M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

Author keywords

Course management systems; Educational technology; Hospitality

Indexed keywords

EID: 71449099843     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14738376     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3794/johlste.82.204     Document Type: Article

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