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E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: a case study of a polytechnic

Publication Details

This case study describes how a New Zealand polytechnic uses e-learning to help students with literacy, language and numeracy needs.

Author(s): Niki Davis, Jo Fletcher & Irene Absalom

Date Published: June 2010

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