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The transformative potential of action research and ICT in the Second Language (L2) classroom

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|Dec 2015

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Language: English
Page range: 49 - 59
Submitted on: Jul 1, 2015
Accepted on: Oct 1, 2015
Published on: Dec 30, 2015
Published by: Dublin City University, School of Education
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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