Computer-Based Learning of Neuroanatomy: A Longitudinal Study of Learning, Transfer, and Retention

Journal of Educational Psychology

Volumn 103, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 19-31

  Chariker, Julia H ^a   Naaz, Farah ^a   Pani, John R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE   (United States)

Author keywords

Graphics; Instruction; Interactive; Learning; Neuroanatomy

Indexed keywords

EID: 79951786040     PISSN: 00220663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/a0021680     Document Type: Article

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