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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Jun 05, 2024
Teaching Tip: Get Ahead of the Crowd - Prepare for Fall Now
Accessibility Checks for Gold Courses
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legally requires digital accessibility for all web content,…
May 29, 2024
Semester Launch Info - Summer 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…
Apr 12, 2024
Teaching Tip: Record a Lightboard Video!
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…
Mar 22, 2024
Teaching Tip: UDOIT Advantage Improves Course Accessibility
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…
Mar 06, 2024
Teaching Tip: The F.A.C.T.S. About Gradebooks
This month, we’ve been focused on using plus-one thinking to improve assessments and grading practices. In order to see the fruits of your labor, you’ll…
Feb 27, 2024
AI-Generated Rubrics in Harmonize Discussions
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.…
Feb 13, 2024
Adding Grading Rubrics to your Course
Rubrics serve as guiding tools for instructors in evaluating their students' work or performance, enhancing reliability, validity, and transparency in…
Feb 08, 2024
State Library OER Grant Opportunity for Instructors
The FY24 budget for the state of Illinois appropriated $3 million in funding that the Illinois State Library has made for authoring, revising/remixing,…
