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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Ago 23, 2023
Upcoming Canvas Workshops - August 24 & September 6
Canvas Basics
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the foundational tools for organizing and building a course at UIS....
Ago 03, 2023
Canvas Updates for Fall 2023
Canvas has released several new features over the last year. We've highlighted the significant feature changes below. Please reach out to COLRS staff with any...
Feb 27, 2023
UIS celebrates 25 years as a pioneering leader in online learning
The University of Illinois Springfield is celebrating 25 years as a pioneering leader in online learning. In 1998, UIS launched its first online program with...
Feb 03, 2023
Forbes names UIS a best affordable online college
The University of Illinois Springfield has been named to Forbes’ Best Affordable Online Colleges list for 2023.
According to Forbes, UIS made the list...
Ene 31, 2023
Vickie Cook elected to the Board of Directors of the Online Learning Consortium
University of Illinois Springfield Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Retention Management Vickie Cook has been elected to the Online Learning Consortium (...
Ene 25, 2022
U.S. News & World Report ranks UIS online bachelor’s degree programs among the best in the country
The University of Illinois Springfield’s online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked 29th best in the country (out of 358 institutions) by U.S. News...