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Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments

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Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments. / Benachour, Phillip; Crane, Laura; Coulton, Paul.
In: International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, Vol. 6, No. 1, 4, 06.06.2012, p. 38-51.

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Benachour, P, Crane, L & Coulton, P 2012, 'Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments', International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, vol. 6, no. 1, 4, pp. 38-51. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMLO.2012.046881

APA

Benachour, P., Crane, L., & Coulton, P. (2012). Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 6(1), 38-51. Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMLO.2012.046881

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Benachour P, Crane L, Coulton P. Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments. International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation. 2012 Jun 6;6(1):38-51. 4. doi: 10.1504/IJMLO.2012.046881

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Benachour, Phillip ; Crane, Laura ; Coulton, Paul. / Investigating user experiences with spatial and temporal context-aware applications to support mobile virtual learning environments. In: International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation. 2012 ; Vol. 6, No. 1. pp. 38-51.

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