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 杨贵妃传媒, 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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COLRS Workshop
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COLRS Workshop
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Nov 12, 2024
What are captions?
According to W3C, 鈥渃aptions are a text version of the speech and non-speech audio information needed to understand the content.鈥濃��
Oct 22, 2024
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.鈥�
Oct 02, 2024
What is Alternative Text?
Alternative text is a concise description of an image embedded within a webpage鈥檚 code. The description is read aloud to visually鈥�
Sep 24, 2024
The digital accessibility requirements in Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (2024) are broad and impact digital files shared across鈥�
Sep 16, 2024
What is color contrast?
According to WebAIM, 鈥渃ontrast is a measure of the difference in perceived 鈥榣uminance鈥� or brightness between two colors.鈥濃��
Sep 11, 2024
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鈥�