Cognitive learning styles and academic performance in two postsecondary computer application courses

Journal of Research on Computing in Education

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 400-412

  Ross, Jonathan L ^a   Drysdale, Maureen T B ^b   Schulz, Robert A ^b  

^a Media Learning Systems   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Computer applications; Gregorc Style Delineator; Higher education; Learning and instruction; Learning styles

Indexed keywords

EID: 85010575527     PISSN: 08886504     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08886504.2001.10782324     Document Type: Article

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