Using Technology to Support Preschool Teachers' Professional Development

本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），由幼儿教师，主管和家庭使用，以提高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、马里兰州的教师和主管广播教学ITV，为教师和监督员提供电子会议场所为家长开发一个复杂的网站，帮助他们提高孩子的读写能力，该网站可以在学校和家里访问评估上述项目对学习的影响项目的结果将是评估哪些是有效的，哪些是无效的，以及在全国范围内复制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.