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Cutting the Distance in Distance Education: Reflections on the Use of E-Technologies in a New Zealand Social Work Program

Nicky Stanley-ClarkeSchool of Social Work, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Awhina EnglishSchool of Social Work, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandView further author information
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Polly YeungSchool of Social Work, Massey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandView further author information
Pages 137-150 | Published online: 16 Feb 2018

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