Evaluating computer-based simulations, multimedia and animations that help integrate blended learning with lectures in first year statistics

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 274-289

  Neumann, David L ^a   Neumann, Michelle M ^a   Hood, Michelle ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 79955572050     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14495554     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.14742/ajet.970     Document Type: Article

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