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 Discovery Research: Librarian and Faculty Curation Personas
ISKME’s work over the last decade has revealed that a principal barrier to OER use by educators is difficulty in finding the resources that they need. Existing OER platforms, including the Open Textbook Network, ISKME’s own OER Commons, and a growing number of...
A Spotlight on Our Open Educational Resources Spark Grantees
Over a decade ago the Michelson 20MM Foundation got its start in the battle around textbook affordability. At that time our founder Dr. Gary K. Over a decade ago the Michelson 20MM Foundation got its start in the battle around textbook affordability. At that time our...
ISKME Adds Prominent Financial Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Educator to Board
ISKME names Ramona S. Thomas, entrepreneur in social impact philanthropy, knowledge management, and education, as new member of its Board of Directors. ISKME names Ramona S. Thomas, entrepreneur in social impact philanthropy, knowledge management, and education, as...
Rapidly Responding with Relevant OER Over the Past Year
It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization and schools around the globe began closing. It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization and schools around the globe began...