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of beliefs about integrating computers into teaching and learning. More instructional examples and design principles
are needed to facilitate teachers to create efficient instructions that enable to promote meaningful learning.
Acknowledgements
This research project was funded by the National Science Council of the Republic of China under contract no. NSC
92-2511-S-003-039 and NSC 95-2524-S-003-012. The author gratefully acknowledges the collaboration of her
colleagues: Tai-Yih Tso and Chang Yung-Ta.
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