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
As part of our launch of our new UIS Online Course Quality Rubric, COLRS staff is focusing our teaching tip and workshop series this...
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Free Online Conference
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is proud to host the third annual Illinois Online Higher Education Symposium, a statewide...
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COLRS Workshop
As part of our launch of our new UIS Online Course Quality Rubric, COLRS staff is focusing our teaching tip and workshop series this...
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[COLRS Workshop]
Join UIS instructors as they share activities, ideas, and practices that have shaped and improved teaching and learning. After sharing a...

News

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Jun 12, 2024
UIS awarded a $102,668 open educational resources grant from the Illinois Secretary of State
The University of Illinois Springfield has received a $102,668 Open Educational Resources (OER) grant from the Illinois Secretary of State. This grant aims to...
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Jun 10, 2024
Rise Employment Development Series Interest Request - App Café
In July, we’re partnering with HR and the Rise Employment Development series to present the App Café, a come and go opportunity to have a little fun learning...
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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,...
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Mayo 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...
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Abr 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...
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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...
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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...
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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....