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If you haven't heard about the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME), you are in for a real treat! This organization has been around since 1995 and has been gaining steam ever since. Now, I know there are a lot of organizations that you need to be a part of as a music educator: MENC, ACDA, IAJE, ASTA, etc., but I honestly believe this is one that needs to be on your radar.

Here are 7 great reasons for joining TI:ME (provided by TI:ME):

1. Stay abreast of the fast changing world of technology.
2. Learn how to incorporate the TI:ME technology areas into your teaching.
3. Learn how to use technology for specific student and teacher applications.
4. Learn how to align technology with the MENC national standards.
5. Be among the leaders in music education using technology in creative ways.
6. Share information about the use of technology with colleagues around the world.
7. Participate in national technology conferences.

And if you are curious about current yearly membership costs (current as of 3/1/09):

• Individual - $40.00
• Group - (for example, an entire school district)
  • $40 each for 1 to 5 memberships
  • $30 each for 6 to 25 memberships
  • $25 each for 26 to 50 memberships
  • $20 each for 51 or more memberships
• Student - $20.00

Included in your membership are some great perks, including:

• Eligibility for TI:ME Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
• Access to the members-only content on the TI:ME Website.
  • A searchable database of lesson plans to help you integrate technology into your teaching.
  • A searchable database of research in music education technology to assist you in teaching and advocacy.
  • Access to our newsletter, The TI:MEs.
  • Articles on using technology in music teaching.
  • Articles on fundamental concepts in music technology.
  • Tutorials to help you learn music software.
• Free Subscriptions to Electronic Musician and Keyboard Magazine. The combined retail value of these magazines is more than $85. Please note that at this time our Magazine partners are not able to send magazines outside of the United States.
• Semi-annual prize drawings for hardware and software.
• Discounts on TI:ME publications and conventions.
• Community and support through the TI:ME members electronic discussion group. Share experiences for optimizing the use of technology in music education.

So if you are interested in adding this great group to your resume or creditials, check out the TI:ME website.