COLRS is the home for the study and application of online learning pedagogy, technology, and effective practices at UIS.
The team at Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS) strives to empower UIS instructors in the delivery of distance education, support original scholarly research in online learning, and build collaborations to improve student learning. Learn more about COLRS.
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COLRS Recommended Webinar
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Jun 05, 2024
Accessibility Checks for Gold Courses
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legally requires digital accessibility for all web content,鈥�
May 29, 2024
Essential Information & Dates
New to Canvas or UIS? View our Canvas for Instructors page and contact COLRS to schedule a quick tutorial to get started鈥�
Apr 12, 2024
As this semester winds down, it is a great time to think about preparing and updating your course materials! COLRS multimedia specialist, Scott Moomaw, is鈥�
Mar 22, 2024
The CDC reported in May 2023 that up 27% of adults in the U.S. have some type of disability.
As educators, we know that federal and state laws require our鈥�
Mar 06, 2024
This month, we鈥檝e been focused on using plus-one thinking to improve assessments and grading practices. In order to see the fruits of your labor, you鈥檒l鈥�
Feb 27, 2024
Adding a grading rubric is a simple yet powerful "plus one" strategy that can significantly elevate the quality of assessment and feedback for your courses.鈥�