Learning with technology: Using discussion forums to augment a traditional-style class

Educational Technology and Society

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 214-228

  Shana, Zuhrieh ^a  

^a AJMAN UNIVERSITY   (United Arab Emirates)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Collaborative learning; Computer mediated communications; Student performance; Technology integration

Indexed keywords

EID: 77649320802     PISSN: 11763647     EISSN: 14364522     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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