Please note: The TI:ME Action Research Tutorial was used to submit proposals to TI:ME as part of our research in technology music education grant RFP. The deadline for the RFP was December 15, 2009, and all proposals have been received. You can use this tutorial to develop other research proposals. Once done, select the option on the preview page to have your proposal emailed to you...
The primary purpose of this funded project is to add to the growing body of literature addressing the application of music technology to the enhancement of music learning. Of special interest are the uses of electronic musical instruments, MIDI sequencing, music notation software, computer-assisted instruction, multimedia and digitized media, including digital recording, and/or Internet communications in developing profiles of “best practice.” Teachers who work daily with students to learn music with the aid of such technologies are encouraged to submit an action research proposal. This project, sponsored by TI:ME, has been funded by a generous grant from the National Association of Music Merchants. A helpful, specially developed Action Research Tutorial will be available on the TI:ME web site to facilitate the development of a research proposal in the very near future. Proposal budgets may specify an amount up to a total of $1,750. It is anticipated that teacher-researchers will be paid a maximum stipend of $750 with the balance of the grant expenses devoted to essential resources (i.e., hardware, software, instruments, etc.).
The successful applicants will work with a University mentor in the details of research execution and reporting. Results of the study will be posted on the TI:ME website. The timeline for these projects will begin in January 2010 and a written report of the completed project will be due no later than May 31, 2010.
You can access the tuturial at - http://www.ti-me.org/tutorial/