Evaluating the Learning Effectiveness of Using Web-Based Instruction: An Individual Differences Approach

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE)

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 69-82

  Chen, Sherry Y ^a  

^a BRUNEL UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

individual differences; learning; Web based instruction

Indexed keywords

EID: 85001574655     PISSN: 15501876     EISSN: 15501337     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4018/jicte.2005010107     Document Type: Article

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