Before you Begin 
TI Mentoring is a great way to get faculty to use and integrate
technology into their classroom and curriculum. There are several
things we recommend doing before you begin mentoring. Before you
start, we recommend sending a letter of introduction that explains
the mentoring process, goals of mentoring and commitment expected
by the mentee. As a follow up to this letter, we have the mentee
and mentor each sign a contract of agreement identifying the roles
and responsibilities of each person during the mentoring process.
Our pre-mentoring materials are available below for you to view
and use in your mentoring.
Data Collection 
The LEI Aloha Grant project collects data before, during and after
the mentoring process. The data we collect is used to improve the
mentoring process, measure our mentoring accomplishments and to
help us continue our funding. We collect pre-mentoring data such
as syllabi, handouts and other teaching materials. After a period
of mentoring, usually a semester, we collect materials which have
been modified through the mentoring process. Collecting artifacts
helps to demonstrate the impact of mentoring has had. A time log
is also a good way to track time spent mentoring.
End Results 
To describe the ways in which technology has been integrated into
their courses, we ask faculty to write a TI course proposal. In
order to assist faculty with this process our mentors first, take
a look at the example proposals based on the TI standards. Second,
make a list of all the technologies that will be used in the course.
This includes all technologies students will be required to use
such as E-mail, WebCT, or PowerPoint. Third, have the faculty member
list all technologies they will use and integrate into their teaching.
Once the lists are made, we have the faculty member draft their
own TI proposal based on the TI standards and guidelines.
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