Integration of Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Students' Motivation for Science Learning and Career

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 370-380

  Xie, Yichun ^a   Reider, David ^b  

^a EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Education Design INC   (United States)

Author keywords

Future career; Geo spatial technology; Information assurance; Innovative technology; Low income cities; Science education; STEM career; Student motivation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84899132312     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10956-013-9469-1     Document Type: Article

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