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Moorthy, Savitha; Hupert, Naomi; Llorente, Carlin; Pasnik, Shelley – Education Development Center, Inc., 2014
This report presents results from the "CPB-PBS Ready To Learn PEG+CAT" Content Study. "PEG+CAT" is a unique transmedia property that emphasizes early mathematics and problem solving. Each episode is structured around a specific mathematical problem the characters are trying to solve together. It includes video episodes,…
Descriptors: Multimedia Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Preschool Children
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Llorente, Carlin; Pasnik, Shelley; Moorthy, Savitha; Hupert, Naomi; Rosenfeld, Deborah; Gerard, Sarah – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2015
The current study, a randomized controlled trial, explores how technology and educational transmedia resources can enhance prekindergarten math teaching and learning in preschools, especially those serving children who may be at risk for academic difficulties due to economic and social disadvantages. This research is part of a multi-year summative…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Summative Evaluation, Educational Technology
Pasnik, Shelley; Llorente, Carlin – Education Development Center, Inc., 2013
This report presents results from the "Ready To Learn" Prekindergarten Transmedia Mathematics Study, a principal part of the summative evaluation of "Ready To Learn," which is a partnership between the US Department of Education, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS. Researchers found that preschool children who…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction, Young Children, Preschool Education
Pasnik, Shelley; Llorente, Carlin – Education Development Center, Inc., 2012
The CPB-PBS Ready To Learn initiative, funded by the U. S. Department of Education, brings engaging, high-quality media to young children who may be at risk for academic difficulties due to economic and social disadvantages. The initiative aims to deliver early mathematics and literacy resources on new and emerging digital platforms such as tablet…
Descriptors: Public Television, Educational Television, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Pasnik, Shelley; Llorente, Carlin – Education Development Center, Inc., 2012
Leaders of the CPB-PBS "Ready To Learn" Initiative understand the important role parents and caregivers play in ensuring young children's healthy development and academic learning. In order for young children, especially those living in traditionally underserved communities, to succeed at school and thrive outside of the classroom,…
Descriptors: Public Television, Educational Television, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education