Introduction
    The Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) is a non-profit organization registered in the state of Pennsylvania. Formed in 1995, TINE came about when John Dunphy, George Pinchock, and Tom Rudolph met to discuss ways to better organize the summer course offerings in technology at Villanova University. The advisory board met for the first time on October 4-6, 1996. The information below is taken largely from the minutes of that meeting and is used by permission from the Institute.

TI:ME Goals
    The Goals of the Institute include:
    1, The Institute will develop standards for music technology in-service teacher training courses in public or private educational settings. This will be accomplished by organizing an advisory board comprised of experts in the field of music education, music technology, manufacturers, and distributors. A printed document will be created describing the specific technology standards for music education. This booklet will be made available to educational institutions and music educators.
    2. The Institute will develop course materials for music technology in several specific areas to include sequencing, notation, telecommunications, computer-assisted instruction and other courses.
    3. The Institute will list and define skills required to obtain proficiency in the understanding and use of technology as it is applied to the teaching of music. In addition the Institute will certify skill levels through appropriate tests and measurements. Teachers who have gained proficiency in music technology will be awarded certification and the Institute will maintain records of certification as evidence of professional growth.
    4. The Institute will provide a forum for discussion, research, and development for music educators to improve their understanding and use of technology. This win be accomplished by developing a Web site, publishing a newsletter, and offering to music educators a yearly membership in the Technology Institute. Also, a biannual national music education technology convention will be organized to bring together the music education community and the manufacturers, publishers, and developers of software and hardware.

Tl:ME Funding
    The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has provided a 3-year grant to the Institute to help accomplish the goals. This funding will allow the institute to accomplish the four major areas listed under "goals."

TI:ME National Advisory Board as of October 2, 1996

TI:ME Directors
    John Dunphy, Director of Music Activities, Villanova University
    George Pinchock, Director of the Villanova Summer Institute
    Thomas Rudolph, Director of Music, School District of Haverford Township

Memberships in the Technology Institute for Music Educators
    A membership program is currently being established where educators, institutions and companies can join the Institute. A list of benefits of membership will include publications, complimentary subscriptions, product literature, software, access to the Institute and more. In addition, members will be kept apprised of up to the minute changes in the state of music technology in education.
    For more information and an application please contact us at the address below.