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

BIFnik Spotlight: Bryan Lakatos

BIFnik Spotlight: Bryan Lakatos

 We caught up with Bryan Lakatos, Director of Technology & Innovation at The Miami Valley School in Dayton, OH. In addition to being a two time BIFnik, Bryan attended our recent Action Collab Facilitator Training and shared how Big Ideas Fest has impacted his...

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Beyond Big Ideas Fest: Featuring Tara Jahn

Beyond Big Ideas Fest: Featuring Tara Jahn

 We love having educators come to Big Ideas Fest for the first time. When they come back year after year and bring their colleagues, it's even better. We caught up with Colorado Education Initiative's Tara Jahn @Tara_Jahn to see how she has been incorporating the...

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What Role Does Theory Play in OER Success?

What Role Does Theory Play in OER Success?

Last month, OER research got some serious air time. I attended a convening of researchers, school district leaders, state departments of education, and funders at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. to shine a light on where OER research has been and...

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