Educational Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer-Assisted Instruction: Commentary on Paper by Foster et al.

Year 2016, Volume: 17 Issue: 3, 297 - 304, 08.10.2016

Şeyda Uysal

Abstract

This paper is a peer commentary on Foster, M. E., Anthony, J. L., Clements, D. H., Sarama, J., & Williams, J. M. (2016). Improving mathematics learning of kindergarten students through computer-assisted instruction. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 47(3), 206-232.

Keywords

At-risk students , Computer-assisted instruction , Mathematics education

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