Innovation in education, ICT and pioneer teachers

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Stefania Bocconi
Vittorio Midoro
Francesca Pozzi
Manuela Repetto

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Reflections on the role of "pioneer teachers" as a potential key figure in the innovation process of the school, with particular reference to the European Framework Programme project Ulearn eLearning.

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