TI:ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award 2008

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PURPOSE:

The Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) will identify and recognize an outstanding music teacher at the annual TI:ME conference. The award will be called: “The TI:ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award”.

This Award is made possible by IAEKM, the International Association of Electronic Keyboard Manufacturers

ELIGIBILITY:

  1. Applicant must have a minimum of three years of professional teaching and/or research in music technology experience and currently teach K-12 students, at the College/University level, or adults.
  2. Applicant must be a TI:ME member in good standing.
  3. Members of the TI:ME Advisory Board, Board of Directors, and previous recipients are not eligible.

PROCESS:

  1. Both the Nominee and Nominator must be members of TI:ME.
  2. The Nominator is responsible for the fulfillment of award requirements.
  3. The recipient will receive an all-expense paid trip and will be recognized at the TI:ME National conference in Michigan, January 24, 25, and 26, 2008. See the conference announcements page at www.ti-me.org for details.
  4. The decision will be made by the TI:ME Award Review Committee and will be announced on or before January 1, 2008.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
(To be organized and submitted by the nominator)

  1. Vita of Nominee.
  2. Narrative of the Nominee’s accomplishments.
  3. Supporting written documentation from students, parents, colleagues, supervisor, etc.
  4. Video or teaching portfolio demonstrating excellence in music technology.
  5. Copy of the teaching schedule of Nominee.
  6. Nomination materials submitted no later than December 1, 2007.

CRITERIA:

The Nominee will have demonstrated outstanding abilities in at least three (3) of the following areas:

  1. Develop and use technology with music students creatively and effectively.
  2. Demonstrate the use of technology that enhances the national and/or state standards.
  3. Utilize current research in music technology effectively.
  4. Demonstrate research of significant importance to the field of music education and technology.
  5. Develop music technology performance ensembles that exhibit a high degree of excellence.
  6. Demonstrate exemplary training of teachers in the field of music education and technology.
  7. Publish articles, books, CD-ROMs and related materials that are of significance in the field of music education and technology.
  8. Demonstrate leadership and creativity in the field of music education technology, and be active in professional organizations, e.g., presenting at conferences and seminars.

TI:ME Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award
Nomination Form
Please print or type all information

The Nominator must be a TI:ME member who can provide credible evidence of the Nominee’s achievements and credentials in music technology and education. (All materials become the property of TI:ME and will not be returned.)

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Name of Nominee

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Teaching Assignment/Area

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Street Address

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City                                           State                       Zip     

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Residence Telephone Number

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School Telephone Number

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School

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Street Address

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City                                           State                       Zip     

 

Nominated by:

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Name

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Title

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Street Address

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City                                           State                       Zip     

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Residence Telephone Number

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Work Telephone Number

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Signature

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Date of Nomination

 

Return by December 1, 2007 to:

TI:ME
305 Maple Ave.
Wyncote, PA 19095
email: timemused@ti-me.org

Inclusion checklist:

  1. Description of the teaching schedule of Nominee. A nominee for the award must teach students or adults in the classroom.____
  2. Vita of Nominee.____
  3. Narrative of the Nominee’s accomplishments.____
  4. Supporting written documentation from students, parents, colleagues, supervisor, etc.____
  5. Video, teaching portfolio, web site or other evidence demonstrating excellence in music technology.____

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