Using Technology to Support Preschool Teachers' Professional Development

该研究项目包括开发和测试技术丰富的语言环境丰富计划(TLEEP)，幼儿教师、监督员和家庭使用该计划来改善全国幼儿的识字学习。技术充实将包括互动电视(ITV)和基于网络的教学。具体活动包括：从马萨诸塞州向新英格兰、马里兰州和北卡罗来纳州的教师和主管广播教学独立电视，以进行互动专业发展教师和主管的电子会议场所为家长开发了一个复杂的网站，以帮助改善他们孩子的识字学习，可以从学校和家庭访问该网站，评估上述项目对学习的影响项目的结果将是评估哪些有效，哪些无效，以及在全国范围内复制该项目成功方面的材料。

This research project consists of the development and testing of technologically enriched Language Environment Enrichment Program (TLEEP) used by early childhood teachers, supervisors, and families to improve literacy learning for young children nationwide. The technology enrichment will include interactive television (ITV) and web-based instruction. The specific activities include:Broadcast instructional ITV from Massachusetts to teachers and supervisors in New England, Maryland, and North Carolina for interactive professional developmentElectronic meeting places for teachers and supervisorsThe development of a sophisticated web site for parents to help improve the literacy learning of their children that can be accessed from school and homeAn assessment of the affect that the above projects have on learningResults of the project will be an assessment of what works and what does not and materials for replicating the successful aspects of the project nationwide.