All Events

New York Teachers as Makers Academy
September 24, 2011 - September 25, 2011

A two day professional development teacher training for the Maker inside each of us. We will explore how Maker-Teacher collaboration can facilitate innovation in the classroom. The Makers’ Projects are points of inspiration for Teachers as they experience (Do It Yourself) DIY inquiry and design. Teachers will have time to brainstorm, create,...
Educause Learning Impact 2011 Online Fall Focus Session: Open Educational Content: Addressing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
September 15, 2011

ISKME Founder and President Lisa Petrides presents from 10:00 am to 10:35 am:     
OER Series Webinar on Finding and Using OER: The WHERE and the WHEN
August 17, 2011

“Finding and Using OER: The WHERE and the WHEN,” is the second webinar in the The OER series sponsored by College Open Textbooks, Connexions, IMS Global, MERLOT andSoftChalk. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, at 12 pm PST with COT members MERLOT, ISKME, IMS Global andSoftChalk among the organizations presenting. Cathy Swift from...
Detroit Teachers as Makers Academy
August 3, 2011 - August 4, 2011

A two day professional development teacher training for the Maker inside each of us. We will explore how Maker-Teacher collaboration can facilitate innovation in the classroom. The Makers’ Projects are points of inspiration for Teachers as they experience (Do It Yourself) DIY inquiry and design. Teachers will have time to brainstorm, create,...
ISKME's Design Lab at Maker Faire 2011
May 21, 2011 - May 22, 2011

Visit ISKME's Design Lab at Maker Faire where we will be brainstorming, prototyping, and presenting new ideas in teaching and learning. Participants will be guided through design thinking and digital storytelling activities to create Open Educational Resources (OER) that will be shared on OER Commons.
Advancing Equity and Online Learning at Community Colleges with OER
January 26, 2021

Join us for this one-hour online panel, in collaboration with the Michelson 20MM Foundation, on the findings from ISKME's recent work, the new resource guides on OER and online learning, and a discussion with campus leaders on how community colleges are utilizing OER to support high quality learning experiences in the online setting. Panelists:...
School Counsel(l)ors from Across the World Training
September 16, 2020

Educators need School Counsel(l)ors now more than ever as they navigate remote learning. Join us for an exploration of the School Counsel(l)ors from Across the World Group and discover how to utilize the tools for collaboration and resource sharing online. We'll have time to discuss, plan, and share our ideas for how to best support...
ISKME's Virtual OER Hub Summit
July 23, 2020

ISKME's Virtual OER Hub Summit will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 9a.m. to 12p.m. Pacific. The goals of the Summit include:- Make connections across OER Hub Projects and provide opportunities for participants to learn from each other.- Share best practices and explore how OER Leaders have designed innovative solutions to meet the...
Creating Born Accessible OER
April 2, 2020

Discover how to create OER that are "born accessible" to meet the unique learning needs and preferences of your students. During this session we'll provide a foundational understanding of OER accessibility, including an introduction to the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines. We'll assess your specific accessibility needs, and evaluate your...
Utilizing OER for Remote Learning
March 30, 2020

11:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time Join members of the ISKME team for a webinar to learn how educators are finding and organizing resources to support their students as they transition to remote learning. We will begin by exploring the current landscape of remote learning, and showcasing examples of how educators are curating and...
May Webinar with OER Leaders from Pennsylvania
May 6, 2020

Join us for a dynamic webinar that will Explore the Positive Impact of OER on Pennsylvania Districts Over the past three years, all Pennsylvania Intermediate Units have collaborated to help Pennsylvania educators understand the value of Open Educational Resources (OER). This session will discuss the positive impact that OER has had on districts,...
Open Education Week 2020 Webinar: Assessing Your OER Landscape for Impact and Readiness
March 4, 2020

Join ISKME's VP of Research & Development, Amee Godwin, and Director of Research & Learning, Cynthia Jimes as they share our latest research on OER use and impact. Webinar Description: Across the U.S., state legislatures are appropriating funding for research on OER within and across their institutions of higher education. Post-secondary...