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Apply for the 2025 Summer Session Online Teaching Academy

Alexis Jaramillo — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:30:00 +0000

Apply for the 2025 Summer Session Online Teaching Academy Alexis Jaramillo Mon, 11/11/2024 - 08:30

Summer Session Online Teaching Academy Application Now Live

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Summer Session Online Teaching Academy.

The Online Teaching Academy focuses on increasing the skills and knowledge of faculty and instructors wanting to teach online and hybrid remote/online during the 2025 Summer Session. Participants chosen for the Academy's Summer 2025 program will work in cohort groups led by an online instructional designer. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a one-time $1,500 payment.

The training program will be held during February 2025 and will consist of weekly remote meetings over a four week period. The curriculum will be based on national standards for online teaching found in the Quality Matters Rubric— and will cover topics regarding online teaching (asynchronous) as well as remote/online hybrid teaching (synchronous and asynchronous).

Faculty, instructors, lecturers and graduate students eligible and expecting to teach in the upcoming Summer Session are eligible.

To apply for the Academy, complete the online application. After submitting the online application, ask your department chair to send an email verifying your Summer 2025 teaching status to Armando Parés at armando.pares@colorado.edu.

The deadline for applications is December 2, 2024.

Training Program Details

Monday, February 3 – Sunday, March 2
Time commitment expectations: Three to five hours/week
Synchronous Zoom Meeting Times (One hour long, attend only one session per week, choose whichever time is more convenient)
- Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
- Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Summer Session Online Teaching Academy.

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Summer Courses Are Now Available to Search

Alexis Jaramillo — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:40:09 +0000

Summer Courses Are Now Available to Search Alexis Jaramillo Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:40

Summer Session courses are now available to search in the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Course Search.

Earn the credit you need during the summer with popular courses taught by ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder's top faculty. Consider the benefits of taking one or two summer classes during convenient, short sessions offered between May and August:

Save time and money
Choose from hundreds of in-person, online, remote, and hybrid remote/online courses offered
Get into popular courses
Focus on fewer courses
Enjoy enhanced schedule flexibility
Get back on track if you’ve experience some academic difficulty

Explore Courses

Sessions run from May 12, 2025 to August 20, 2025.

Enrollment begins on March 5, 2025.

Have questions? Email us at summerinfo@colorado.edu.

Make your plan for Summer Session 2025

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There’s Still Time to Enroll in Summer Session 2024

Anonymous — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:11:01 +0000

There’s Still Time to Enroll in Summer Session 2024 Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:11

The first session of Summer Session begins May 13, but there is still time to register for classes. Choose from hundreds of online, in-person, and hybrid remote/online courses. Save time and money, get into popular classes, focus on one class, find flexible options that fit your schedule, and/or get back on track if you face academic difficulty.

Take steps and plan your summer today:

Visit the Summer Session website to familiarize yourself with summer term dates and deadlines, enrollment and tuition information
Decide which course formats (online, hybrid online/remote, remote, in-person) are right for you
Search for and register for summer classes in the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Class Search

Maymester classes begin May 13 and other sessions are filling quickly, so don’t delay. Make your summer count and get ahead with convenient options that are right for you.

Choose from hundreds of courses and earn the credit you need.

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The Benefits of Summer Session

Anonymous — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:36:47 +0000

The Benefits of Summer Session Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 02/19/2024 - 15:36

Did you know that thousands of students enroll in summer classes each year? As you start to plan your summer, consider the benefits of taking one or two summer classes during convenient, short sessions offered between May and August:

Save time and money: All students pay by credit hour for Summer Session classes. This means you may be able to shorten your time to graduation and save money on tuition, housing, and food by taking summer classes.
Hundreds of in-person, online, remote, and hybrid remote/online courses available: The summer schedule includes more than 200 online classes plus over 150 remote or hybrid remote/online courses offered in multiple sessions to accommodate your needs. Create a schedule that lets you earn the credits you need to graduate no matter where you are.
Get into popular courses: Summer Session gives you an opportunity to get into popular or required classes that are often full during the fall and spring semesters.
Focus on fewer courses: Unlike the fall and spring semesters, Summer Session allows you to focus your attention on one or two classes at a time. You can immerse yourself in a topic you love or concentrate your efforts on a challenging class.
Flexibility: Summer classes provide you the flexibility to lighten your course load in future semesters or help you stay on track toward graduation.
Get back on track: If you are experiencing academic difficulty, summer is a great option for getting yourself back into good academic standing.

No matter your reason, Summer Session is a great option to advance your degree or get ahead.

Steps you can take to use your summer to the fullest:

Visit the Summer Session website to familiarize yourself with summer dates and deadlines, enrollment and tuition information
Search for summer classes on the ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Class Search
Talk to your advisor about how summer classes might help you reach your goals

Summer registration begins March 6.

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Immerse Yourself in Music

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:08:40 +0000

Immerse Yourself in Music Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:08

The College of Music returns with an enriching selection of courses this summer

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder’s College of Music offers ample opportunities for current ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder students, local middle and high school students, music professionals, and community members to immerse themselves in music and music education this summer:

Summer Master of Music Education

The Summer Master of Music Education (MME) degree at the University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder is designed to address a variety of interests, needs and areas of expertise for K-12 teachers. Students working toward an MME degree complete 12 hours of study in music education, 12 hours of study in music and six hours of open electives.

Panoramic Flutist Seminar

June 3, 2023

While the Panoramic Flutist seminar is on hiatus in summer 2023, join the program for a one-day event for high school students on June 3.

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ NOW

May 31-June 18, 2023

ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ NOW offers student singers and guest composers/librettists the chance to collaborate, explore, and actively shape a new work. Returning to ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ NOW is award-winning composer Tom Cipullo, whose critically-acclaimed opera, “Glory Denied,” is one of the most frequently performed 21st-century operas.

Wind Band and Orchestra Conducting Symposia

June 4-9, 2023

For professional wind and orchestral conductors, these summer symposia—led by College of Music conducting faculty and renowned guests—strengthen conducting technique, rehearsal strategies and more.

Sphinx Performance Academy

June 22-July 2, 2023

For the first time in 2023, the College of Music and Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) are partnering to provide a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program focused on cultural diversity for string musicians ages 11-17.

Alexander Technique Plus Summer Course

July 10-14, 2023

The Alexander Technique Plus summer course—part of the College of Music's Musicians' Wellness Program—supports a wide range of physical and mental health strategies, combining elements of the Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, dynamic movement, mindfulness, and performance psychology, all in the service of overall well-being.

Summer Music Academy

High school academy: June 11-16, 2023
Middle school academy: June 18-23, 2023

The Summer Music Academy at the University of ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder College of Music presents exciting opportunities for high school and middle school musicians from ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ and around the country to receive world-class instruction.

High School Summer Music Academy: Piano

High School Summer Music Academy: Band, orchestra + chamber music

Middle School Summer Music Academy: Band + orchestra

Summer Session

The College of Music offers a robust selection of summer courses during Maymester, Session A, and Session B. Any student may enroll in music elective (MUEL) courses regardless of major.

Maymester (Three-week intensives from May 15 to June 2)

Guitar Class (MUEL 1145)|
Prepared for the Soundcheck (MUEL 2081)
Music in the Rock Era (MUEL 2852)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)

Session A (Five-week courses from June 5 to July 7)

Piano Class 1 (MUEL 1115)
Introduction to Songwriting Techniques (MUEL 2051)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)
Music and Space (MUEL 3892)

Session B (Five-week courses from July 11 to August 11)

Basic Music Theory (MUEL 1081)
Piano Class 1 (MUEL 1115)
Appreciation of Music (MUEL 1832)
History of Jazz (MUEL 3642)

Explore course details and register in classes.colorado.edu.

Learn more about summer opportunities through the College of Music

Take your musical prowess to the next level this summer with enriching courses from the College of Music.

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Summer Guide to the Libraries: Student Edition

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:30:40 +0000

Summer Guide to the Libraries: Student Edition Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 05/03/2022 - 10:30

Explore the ways University Libraries can help make your summer the best it can be! Whether you need to hustle on your research project or relax with a great book or show, this guide has got you covered.

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New Online Development Program for Summer Session

Anonymous — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:42:49 +0000

New Online Development Program for Summer Session Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 10/16/2020 - 08:42

For the last 10 years, the Summer Online Course Development Grant Program has funded the creation of close to 200 online courses offered in the Summer Session. This program has provided compensation and guidance to faculty wanting to create online classes and focused on growing an inventory of online courses.

With the dramatic changes that occurred during the Summer of 2020, the Summer Session Deans have decided to end this program and replace it with a new training opportunity for faculty and instructors wanting to develop online courses for the Summer of 2021.

The Online Teaching Academy for Summer 2021 will focus on increasing the skills and knowledge of faculty and instructors wanting to teach Online and Hybrid Remote/Online. Participants chosen for the Academy's Summer 2021 program will work in cohort groups led by an Online Instructional Designer. Upon completion of the program, participants will be eligible to receive $1,500 added to their Summer 2021 teaching salary.

The training program will be held during February 2021 and will consist of weekly remote meetings over a four week period. The curriculum will be based on national standards for online teaching found in the Quality Matters Rubric and will cover topics regarding online teaching (asynchronous) as well as remote/online hybrid teaching (synchronous and asynchronous).

To apply for the Academy, please send an email to your department head expressing your interest in improving your online teaching skills. If your application is approved by your chair, then they should forward it with a statement of support to your School/College's Summer Session Assistant Dean. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2020.

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Self-care activities to try this summer

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:19:38 +0000

Self-care activities to try this summer Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:19

Even if you can’t commit a significant amount of time, a few minutes of self-care a day is better than none at all. Here are some free self-care ideas to try this summer.

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Taking courses this summer? Tips on motivation

Anonymous — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:17:49 +0000

Taking courses this summer? Tips on motivation Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 06/03/2020 - 13:17

While everyone has unique strategies and needs regarding task management and learning approaches, here are a few quick tips of inspiration to implement for your courses this summer.

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Changes to Summer Session 2020 in Response to COVID-19

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:57:00 +0000

Changes to Summer Session 2020 in Response to COVID-19 Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2020 - 14:57

In light of guidance around COVID-19, Summer Session courses will only be offered in either an online, remote or hybrid remote/online teaching format.

Online, Remote or Hybrid Remote/Online Formats

The Office of the Registrar created new instruction modes of remote or hybrid remote/online to designate impacted summer courses originally offered in an in-person format. These designations will help you understand the delivery method of the classes in which you have enrolled or plan to enroll since they will no longer be face-to-face. There is an instruction mode for each class offered in ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Class Search. Either review the class section details or filter classes by “Instruction Mode.”

Online

Classes offered as "online" in the course search will be taught in an online delivery mode and are delivered asynchronously, which means you can complete the coursework throughout the week when it is convenient for you. There will be no scheduled class meetings.

Remote

"Remote" classes were originally designed to be taught in-person. Similar to the way Spring 2020 in-person classes were modified due to the impact of COVID-19, remote summer course content will be delivered synchronously—during the scheduled days and times—in any of the following ways:

Zoom
Canvas
Lecture capture

Hybrid Remote/Online

Classes designated as "hybrid remote/online" will be taught using a combination of online and remote instruction modes. This means that while some coursework may be completed online at your own pace (asynchronously), the class will also meet remotely at designated days/times each week. ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ Boulder Class Search will detail the remote meeting schedule for each hybrid remote/online section. These classes may be delivered using Canvas or other instructional technologies.

Student Resources

To accommodate the new teaching and learning formats, the instruction mode on some summer classes may be adjusted. Instructors have until May 1 to make any instruction mode changes to Maymester classes and until May 15 to modify other summer classes. If students have already registered for one or more Summer Session classes, please review your schedule to stay informed of class delivery mode and remote meeting expectations.

Completing summer courses is key to many students who may be trying to catch up, stay on track, get ahead, or graduate. We encourage you to contact your academic advisor for guidance on how summer classes may help you stay on track to graduation.

For more guidance on remote learning, visit the Office of Information Technology website. For general Summer Session questions, email SummerInfo@colorado.edu or call 303-492-5148.

Students using VA benefits to pay for classes should monitor their schedule for changes to the class mode of instruction and contact ŷ��ڱ��Ƶ's Veteran and Military Affairs office with questions.

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