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International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education
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Unplugged computational thinking at K-6 education: evidence from a multiple-case study in Spain

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Pages 948-965 | Received 21 Jun 2021, Accepted 06 Jan 2022, Published online: 24 Jan 2022

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