Examining the Integration of Instructional Technology and Pedagogical Strategies into K-12 Technology Education Classrooms
By: Xingchen Wan and Cameron D. Denson
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v37i2.a.4 | Journal eISSN: 1045-1064
Language: English
Page range: 51 - 70
Submitted on: May 14, 2026
Accepted on: May 14, 2026
Published on: May 28, 2026
Published by: Virginia Tech
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2026 Xingchen Wan, Cameron D. Denson, published by Virginia Tech
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