Dear Music Educator,
In the past few years, computer technology has come to influence every aspect of our lives. In the field of music education, this new array of tools at our disposal has created a virtual revolution. From the electronic keyboard to the most sophisticated programs for music notation and multimedia development, each technological advancement has introduced new opportunities to share music with our students. Classroom teachers can enhance music appreciation through hands-on participation. More than simply listening to music, students are now enabled to create music. A broad palette of easy to use sounds and rhythms are at their disposal.
This is a mixed blessing, for with technology comes the need for understanding, the need to develop skills, and the need for personal growth. In-service teachers are improving their teaching skills at educational sites throughout the country. Summer studies have become necessary for teachers as they confront the new realities of their profession.
You are one of these educators. Your willingness to learn, to devote your time and talent in the pursuit of knowledge, to acquire the new wisdom of technology sets you apart. By enrolling in this course, designed and presented by TI:ME associates, you have taken a step toward certification in music technology. We urge you to become a member of the Technology Institute for Music Educators. We encourage you to join other teachers who have taken a step toward the future of music education. Read the material in this folder. Begin to immerse yourself in the possibilities of using the new tools of technology to bring the joy of music to your students.
I would like to encourage you to visit our web site at http://www.ti-me.org
where you can:
Sincerely,
Kay Fitpatrick
Executive Director of TI:ME
execdirector@ti-me.org