ISKME is a global
nonprofit that
inspires and convenes
educators to embrace
the practice of
Open Education
Research and Development
Since its founding in 2002, ISKME has built an extensive body of research and frameworks. We serve the field by offering in-depth landscape and impact studies and program development around equitable and inclusive access to high-quality education for all. Learn more
Platforms, Tools and Training
Leveraging the world-class public digital library of Open Educational Resources, OER Commons, ISKME’s OER Services offer custom solutions to our partners to support OER initiatives. Learn more
Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
As the creator of Big Ideas Fest and the design-thinking approach, Action Collabs, ISKME facilitates transformative processes and events to deepen collaboration and problem-solving among educators globally. Learn more
OER Commons Public Digital Library
ISKME created OER Commons, a comprehensive, openly accessible digital library for educators at all levels to identify high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) and collaborate around their use, evaluation, and improvement to address the needs of their classrooms. Learn more
Latest News
7 resources for open education materials
Shrinking school budgets and growing interest in open content has created an increased demand for open educational resources. Shrinking school budgets and growing interest in open content has created an increased demand for open educational resources. According to...
Back to School Haiku Competition
To kick off the school year, ISKME is hosting a Back to School Haiku Competition. To kick off the school year, ISKME is hosting a Back to School Haiku Competition. Educators are invited to create an original haiku that describes how they will support student success...
Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Open Simulations and Tools
For many, the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) means a required shift and different approach to teaching. A shift from teaching science facts, vocabulary and figures to a more integrated, engineering, design focused and inquiry-based...
SeniorNet First Discovery Tool Usability Study
Recently we were asked to participate in the usability testing of a new application and technology called the First Discovery Tool. Recently we were asked to participate in the usability testing of a new application and technology called the First Discovery Tool. The...