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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Nov 12, 2024
Digital Accessibility Tip: Video Captions
What are captions?
According to W3C, “captions are a text version of the speech and non-speech audio information needed to understand the content.”...
Oct 22, 2024
Digital Accessibility Tip: Accessible Links
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
Digital Accessibility Tip: Alternative Text
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
Free Accessibility Courses for UIS Faculty & Staff
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
Digital Accessibility Tip: Color Contrast
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
New Title II Regulations of the ADA (2024) and Higher Education
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...
