Learning in a mobile age: An investigation of student motivation

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Volumn 30, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 82-96

  Ciampa, K ^a  

^a BROCK UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Digital games; Engagement; IPads; Mobile learning; Motivation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84892487561     PISSN: 02664909     EISSN: 13652729     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12036     Document Type: Article

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