A blended learning approach to laboratory preparation

International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 56-70

  Gregory, Sarah Jane ^a   Di Trapani, Giovanna ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Blended learning; Cognitive overload; Pre laboratory preparation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865544956     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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