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
OER Personas Research in the Journal of Interactive Technology and Pedagogy
How can library UX research improve faculty and librarians OER discovery experience? This is the question that ISKME staff and collaborators Michelle Brennan, Selena Burns, Cynthia Jimes, Jeff Hecker, Anastasia Karalani, and Amee Evans Godwin explore in their article...
Helping educators develop culturally responsive teaching competencies is key
Originally posted on Medium > Good teachers know that learning requires context, adaptability, and flexibility. They know that to reach their students in an impactful way, they need to shape their teaching to the needs of their students: their lived experiences,...
Texas Higher Ed OER Landscape Study Report Finds Growth Statewide
The recently released report,
Black History Month Curation Project
Black History Month is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the genius and joy of Black historical figures - both living and from the past - who shape our world. Black History Month is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the genius...