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TI:ME 1A: Basic Skills in Music Technology:
Electronic Keyboards, MIDI Sequencing, and Notation
The course will cover basic skills in music notation, MIDI sequencing,
and electronic keyboards in K-12 education. Participants will explore
many ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum. The course
will be taught in a hands-on environment. Satisfactory participation
in class activities and successful completion of several projects
will be required. This course fulfills half of TI:ME Level 1 certification
requirement. Maximum of one person per computer station, 16 students
maximum.
PREREQUISITE: This course requires basic facility on a computer,
including using a mouse, opening applications, and saving files.
If you are a beginning computer user, you are required to attend
the orientation session on (date) to gain the basic computer skills
you will need to successfully complete this course.
TI:ME 1B: Basic Skills in Music Technology:
Instructional Software, Communications, and Digital Media
The course will cover basic skills in using computer instructional
software, configuring and using computers on networks and the Internet,
and the basics of using digital media in K-12 education. Participants
will explore many ways to incorporate these tools into the curriculum.
The course will be taught in a hands-on environment. This course
fulfills half of the TI:ME Level One Certification requirement.
Maximum of 1 person per computer station, 16 students maximum.
PREREQUISITE: This course requires basic facility on a computer,
including using a mouse, opening applications, naming and saving
files, clicking and dragging, copying files, and basic windows
operations (closing, resizing, expanding, minimizing). If you are
a beginning computer user, you are required to attend the orientation
session on [date] to gain the basic computer skills you will need
to successfully complete this course. It is strongly recommended
that beginners take TI:ME 1A: Basic Skills with Electronic Keyboards,
MIDI Sequencing, and Notation prior to registering for this course.
TI:ME 2A: Notation
Participants will learn to use music notation [insert name of software
program] to print out scores and parts. The course will be taught
in a hands-on environment. The course is designed to train instrumental,
choral, and classroom music specialists to use [program name] for
notating and printing music. Participants will learn how to input
music using an electronic keyboard and computer and to print out
scores and parts. Topics include: transposing band and orchestra
parts; printing a choral score; music notation problem solving;
incorporation of notation examples into word processors; composing
and arranging music; and using notation software with students.
Participants will bring several examples of music notation to be
entered during the course. Maximum number of students is 16.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One Certification, or completed
a minimum of 2 courses in music technology, or comparable experience
using music sequencing software with a Macintosh or Windows PC.
This course is designed for the experienced computer user.
TI:ME 2A: Advanced Sequencing
Description: This hands-on course is designed to make participants
more proficient in the art of sequencing. The material will include
explanations and demonstrations of specific recording, editing
and arranging techniques for creating dynamic, musical sequences
in any musical style. These techniques can also be used to improve
the sound of Standard MIDI Files. Topics to be covered include:
1) techniques for making individual tracks sound more musical,
2) creating a balanced stereo image; 3) creating/editing drum parts,
4) using effects devices; 5) using quantization; 6) creating tempo
maps, and 5) adding vocals/acoustic instruments to sequences. Software
used in the course [insert software title]. Participants should
bring music (piano music, choral accompaniments, orchestra and
band scores, etc.) to use for sequencing projects. Keyboard skills
are helpful but not necessary. Evaluation will be through completion
of class assignments and the submission of a final project demonstrating
techniques learned in class.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One Certification, or completed
a minimum of 2 courses in music technology, or comparable experience
using MIDI sequencing software with a Macintosh or Windows PC.
This course is designed for the experienced computer user.
TI:ME 2A: Electronic Instruments
This course is designed for classroom, instrumental, and choral
teacher who would like to explore ways to use electronic instruments
and electronic keyboards in the music curriculum at the elementary
and secondary level. Topics to be covered include: electronic instruments
as a performance instrument, selecting an electronic instrument/keyboard,
and electronic instrument labs for classroom and ensemble instruction.
The course will review curriculum materials that can be used for
instruction and performance in an electronic instrument lab setting.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One Certification, or completed
a minimum of 2 courses in music technology, or comparable experience
using MIDI sequencing, notation and computer-assisted instruction
software on a Macintosh or Windows PC. This course is designed
for the experienced computer user.
TI:ME 2B: Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Authoring (TI:ME 2B) covers the creation of multimedia
for the music classroom. Teachers who complete this course will
create and use multimedia presentations and interactive lessons
that are appropriate for the K-12 music classroom. Teachers will
incorporate digital multimedia files including text, graphics,
video, sound, and music into presentations and will incorporate
interactivity into music lessons. Software to be used in the class
will include a presentation program and either a stack-based or
time-line authoring program. The format of the course will alternate
presentations with class activities in which student progress is
assessed and in which the material presented is reinforced. Evaluation
will be through written homework assignments, completion of class
assignments, and the submission of a final project demonstrating
techniques learned in class. Completion of one TI:ME 2B course
meets one third of the requirements for Level Two TI:ME Certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent
experience.
TI:ME 2B: Interactive Internet Authoring
Interactive Internet Authoring (TI:ME 2B) covers the creation of
interactive Internet sites for the music classroom. Teachers who
complete this course will create web sites that include interactive
lessons which are appropriate for the K-12 music classroom. Teachers
will incorporate digital multimedia files including text, graphics,
video, sound, and music into their web projects. Software to be
used in the class will include a web authoring program which allows
the incorporation of interactive elements. The format of the course
will alternate presentations with class activities in which student
progress is assessed and in which the material presented is reinforced.
Evaluation will be through written homework assignments, completion
of class assignments, and the submission of a final project demonstrating
techniques learned in class. Completion of one TI:ME 2B course
meets one third of the requirements for Level Two TI:ME Certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent
experience.
TI:ME 2B: Digital Media
Digital Media (TI:ME 2B) covers the creation of multimedia files
which may be integrated into Internet and multimedia projects,
computer programs, or which may stand alone as educational products
(videos, CDs, audio tapes, etc.). Teachers who complete this course
will develop multimedia in every area including text, graphics,
sound, and video. The materials developed will be appropriate for
music instruction in the K-12 classroom. Software to be used in
the class will include programs for creating and editing text,
graphics, sound, and video. A multimedia presentation program will
be used to tie elements together. This course may be taken separately
or its content may be integrated into other TI:ME courses. The
format of the course will alternate presentations with class activities
in which student progress is assessed and in which the material
presented is reinforced. Evaluation will be through written homework
assignments, completion of class assignments, and the submission
of a final project demonstrating techniques learned in class. Completion
of one TI:ME 2B course meets one third of the requirements for
Level Two TI:ME Certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent
experience.
TI:ME 2B: Digital Audio
Digital Audio (TI:ME 2B) covers techniques for recording, editing and
storing sound. Entry level and professional recording equipment will be
used. All audio projects will be burned to CD or other high quality medium
but sounds will also be converted to compressed formats such as MP3 for
use on the internet. Inservice teachers who complete this course will create several
recordings with mixing occurring in analog and digital realms. The materials
developed will be appropriate for music instruction in the K-12 classroom. Software
to be used in the class will include programs for recording in one pass, for recording and editing two tracks, for recording and
editing multiple tracks, and for burning to CD or other high quality medium.
The format of the course will alternate presentations with class activities
in which student progress is assessed and in which the material presented is
reinforced. Evaluation will be through written homework, completion of class
projects, and the submission of a final project demonstrating techniques
learned in class. This course meets one third of the coursework requirements
for Level Two TI:ME Certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent experience.
TI:ME 2B: Advanced Digital Audio
Advanced Digital Audio (TI:ME 2B) covers advanced techniques for recording, editing and storing sound. Professional recording equipment will be
used. All audio projects will be burned to CD or other high quality medium
but sounds will also be converted to compressed formats such as MP3 for
use on the internet. Inservice teachers who complete this course will create several
recordings with mixing occurring in analog and digital realms. The materials
developed will be appropriate for music instruction in the K-12 classroom.
The format of the course will alternate presentations with class activities
in which student progress is assessed and in which the material presented is
reinforced. Evaluation will be through written homework, completion of class
projects, and the submission of a final project demonstrating techniques
learned in class. This course meets one third of the coursework requirements
for Level Two TI:ME Certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent experience. Experience with creating and mixing digital audio. This is an ADVANCED course. Be courteous to others and keep this in mind before you register.
TI:ME 2C: Integrating Technology into the
Music Curriculum
This course will provide a venue for creating lesson plans and
study units that can help integrate technology into the K-12 music
curriculum. Participants should be familiar with most of the common
applications of music technology including music notation software,
MIDI sequencing, the Internet, and electronic keyboards. Participants
are encouraged to bring copies of their music curriculum and any
other materials that may be helpful in creating lessons and activities
using technology. The course will be taught in a hands-on environment.
This course is designed for the teacher who has experience using
technology as the goal is to apply the use of technology in the
instructional setting. This course will not teach how to use software.
Maximum of 1 person per computer station, maximum 16 students.
This course fulfills 1/3 of the requirements for TI:ME Level Two
certification.
PREREQUISITE: TI:ME Level One certification or equivalent
experience.