Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 138-143 , October 2007

Computer-assisted instruction: An effective instructional method

  • Deborah P. Rouse, MSN, RN-BC

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PII: S1557-3087(07)00065-0

doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2007.07.007

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 138-143 , October 2007