Web-based spatial training using handheld touch screen devices

Educational Technology and Society

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 163-177

  Martin Dorta, Norena ^a   Saorin, Jose Luis ^a   Contero, Manuel ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE LA LAGUNA   (Spain)

^b UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE VALÈNCIA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Mobile learning; Spatial abilities; Spatial visualisation

Indexed keywords

EID: 80053499797     PISSN: 11763647     EISSN: 14364522     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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