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
Bridging Visions: How the #GoOpen National Network Amplifies NETP24’s Mission
Originally posted on LinkedIn > The release of the National Educational Technology Plan 2024 (NETP24) by the U.S. Department of Education marks a pivotal moment in educational technology. This comprehensive strategy document outlines the roadmap for leveraging...
#EquityChat Season 4, Episode 21
Hosted by Equity Avengers > ISKME CEO Lisa Petrides joined hosts Kieth Curry, Pam Luster, and Tammeil Gilkerson for their weekly, virtual discussion with higher education leaders and the Equity Avengers Community, sponsored by the College Futures Foundation. Read...
Unleashing the Potential of Culturally Relevant Learning with OER
Original article by New America > Introduction In 2002, the term Open Educational Resources (OER) emerged from a UNESCO meeting sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, offering an opportunity to develop freely available, high-quality educational...
Surry Community College SCC Educates Faculty about OER to Boost Equity and Reduce Expenses
Original article from Surrey CC > Imagine how it feels to take a college class and not be able to afford or even find the textbook for the class. The alternatives are to share a textbook or do without. This is just the situation that Surry Community College is...