Using unmediated computer conferencing to promote reflective practice and confidence- building in initial teacher education

Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 237-254

  Galanouli, Despina ^a   Collins, Jude ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85010622314     PISSN: 0962029X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14759390000200084     Document Type: Article

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