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
Big Ideas Fest, in Half Moon Bay for Fifth Year, Focuses on Future of Education
The annual conference brings together education stakeholders, including Hatch Elementary School teacher Abby Foster, to collaborate and design new ideas in learning. The annual conference brings together education stakeholders, including Hatch Elementary School...
QFI Launches Online Resource for Arabic Language Learning
-- Qatar Foundation International (QFI) announces the launch of Al-Masdar, a comprehensive web-based portal that provides up-to-date, accessible, and useful information about instruction, resources, and opportunities relevant to Arabic language teachers, students of...
Big Ideas Fest 2013 Focuses on Future of Education
PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 19, 2013 - HALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- Students, teachers, administrators, faculty, researchers, edupreneurs, and policymakers, will converge at the Big Ideas Fest (http://bigideasfest.org) in Half Moon Bay, December 4-7, hosted by ISKME...
Instructional Technology Expert and Former State Administrator Joins ISKME Team
Bringing expertise in education, information technology, and project management, Dan Gwaltney joined ISKME in August 2013 as OER Services Manager. For much of his career, Dan has striven for improvement in educational practice and design through the increased use of...