Evaluating the quality of science teachers' practices in ICT-supported learning and teaching environments in Saudi primary schools

This study aims to gain an understanding of science teachers’ practices in ICT-supported learning and teaching environments. A mixed methods design that combines qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses was utilised in two sequential st

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