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.
Events
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COLRS Workshop
Google Assignments is a Canvas LTI that allows instructors to assign Google Workspace documents to students. Join COLRS staff as we…
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COLRS Workshop
When you're building an online course, considering how to keep students interested and engaged can be challenging. Integrating multimedia…
News
Oct 22, 2024
What is an Accessible Link?
Links are one of the foundational elements of digital content. They are found on websites, online courses, apps, and email.…
Oct 02, 2024
What is Alternative Text?
Alternative text is a concise description of an image embedded within a webpage’s code. The description is read aloud to visually…
Sep 24, 2024
The digital accessibility requirements in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (2024) are broad and impact digital files shared across…
Sep 16, 2024
What is color contrast?
According to WebAIM, “contrast is a measure of the difference in perceived ‘luminance’ or brightness between two colors.”…
Sep 11, 2024
On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice published a final rule updating the regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This…
Aug 28, 2024
Upcoming Workshops - Fall 2024
Canvas Basics for Instructors - COLRS
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the…