Effectiveness of computer technology in the social studies: A review of the literature

Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 486-499

  Berson, Michael J ^a  

^a Department of Education ^*  (United States)

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EID: 77949450334     PISSN: 08886504     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08886504.1996.10782179     Document Type: Article

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