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Marcia C. Linn and Bat-Sheva Eylon: Science Learning and Instruction: Taking Advantage of Technology to Promote Knowledge Integration

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Niaz, M. Marcia C. Linn and Bat-Sheva Eylon: Science Learning and Instruction: Taking Advantage of Technology to Promote Knowledge Integration . Sci & Educ 22, 2035–2039 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11191-013-9580-y

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