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The learning effects of computer simulations in science education

Rutten, Nico, van Joolingen, Wouter R., van der Veen, Jan T.·2012·Computers & Education

DOI 10.1016/j.compedu.2011.07.017

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Authors: Rutten, N., van Joolingen, W. R., & van der Veen, J. T.
Venue: Computers & Education
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2012-01
Volume: 58
Issue: 1
Pages: 136-153
ISSN: 0360-1315 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.compedu.2011.07.017
OpenAlex: W2017915901
Cited by: 985
References: 67
FWCI: 184.38
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed

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