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 Recommended Webinar
Never heard of Harmonize? Love Harmonize discussions but want to know what else is available? Whether you're a noobie or a pro, this…
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COLRS Workshop
While generative AI can be a powerful tool, it can also keep students from meeting course objectives and developing necessary skills in…
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COLRS Workshop
Understanding how our students are feeling about our classes is important, but survey fatigue might prevent them from sharing those…
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COLRS Workshop
Online discussion are vital to building a community in an online course. In order to achieve that goal, we need students to engage in…
News
Aug 28, 2025
Welcome to the first COLRS Catch Up of the year! Periodically, we will send out these emails to provide reminders or updates, share materials you may have…
Aug 19, 2025
Welcome to the Fall 2025 semester! We're excited to work with you this school year. In this article, you will find some important reminders and information to…
Jul 10, 2025
AI Detection
Copyleaks AI Detector Update
On July 8, Copyleaks upgraded its AI detector from v8.1 to v9. Our Copyleaks representative has indicated…
May 30, 2025
Summer 2025 Start Dates
8-week & first-half courses will be published and made available for students on Monday, June 2nd at 12:01 a.m.A resource page…
May 29, 2025
ITS and COLRS have updated the Kaltura video player and functionality in Canvas. We wanted to share with you some of the changes that you can expect…
May 06, 2025
OPEL Fellows for 2025-2027
Leah Bueso
Dr. Leah Bueso, Assistant Professor in the School of Education, will explore technological options for…