Integrating laptop computers into classroom: Attitudes, needs, and professional development of science teachers-a case study

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 187-198

  Klieger, Aviva ^a   Ben Hur, Yehuda ^b   Bar Yossef, Nurit ^c  

^a BEIT BERL COLLEGE   (Israel)

^b Davidson Institute for Science Education   (Israel)

^c Kibbutzim College of Education   (Israel)

Author keywords

Digital culture; Laptop; Professional development; Science teachers; Technology integration

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952238818     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-009-9191-1     Document Type: Article

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