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A systematic review of learning computational thinking through Scratch in K-9

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ID23345567
AuthorsLechen Zhang (0000-0002-4216-4463), Jalal Nouri (0000-0002-9942-8730)
Year2019
Volume141
Pages103607
Publication date2019-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers & Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0360-1315 • E-ISSN: 1873-782X
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103607
LanguageEN
Citations received91
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