Researching computer-based collaborative learning in inclusive classrooms in Cyprus: The role of the computer in pupils' interaction

British Journal of Educational Technology

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 486-501

  Mavrou, Katerina ^a   Lewis, Ann ^b   Douglas, Graeme ^b  

^a EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY CYPRUS   (Cyprus)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES; COLLABORATIVE LEARNING; COMPUTER-BASED TASKS; CULTURAL THEORY; DATA ANALYSIS; INCLUSIVE EDUCATION; INPUT AND OUTPUTS; PHYSICAL TOOL; PRIMARY SCHOOLS; STRUCTURAL APPROACH; THIRD PARTIES; VERBAL INTERACTION; VIDEO ANALYSIS;

MOTIVATION; VIDEO RECORDING;

COMPUTER CRIME;

EID: 77951118994     PISSN: 00071013     EISSN: 14678535     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2009.00960.x     Document Type: Article

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