The Center is the UIS hub for the study and application of online learning pedagogy, technology, and best practices.
The Center for Online Learning, Research and Service strives to empower UIS instructors in the delivery of online education, support original scholarly research, build synergies between research and online education practices, and build collaborations. Learn more about COLRS.
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May 14, 2025
Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning (OPEL) will host four finalists for the Chief Online Learning Officer and Director of Center for Online Learning,…
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…
Jan 28, 2025
What happens when I copy from Word into Canvas?
Converting Word documents into Canvas pages, assignments, or other content can be really valuable for…
Jan 09, 2025
Spring 2025 Start Dates
Sixteen-week & first-half courses will be published and made available for students on Monday, January 13th at 12:01 a.m.A…
Dec 20, 2024
COLRS Winter Intersession Support
No office hours will be held on December 24 through January 1.COLRS is closed on December 25 and January 1.The COLRS team…
Dec 10, 2024
The COLRS Annual Impact Report for AY 2023-2024 is now live!
COLRS strengthened campus community partnerships during the academic year, supporting faculty…