Incorporating meaningful gamification in a blended learning research methods class: Examining student learning, engagement, and affective outcomes

Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

Volumn 32, Issue 5, 2016, Pages 19-34

  Tan, Meng ^a   Hew, Khe Foon ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 85006998992     PISSN: None     EISSN: 14495554     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.14742/ajet.2232     Document Type: Article

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