OER Commons offers special services to help schools and organizations use open educational resources better. They help build custom digital libraries, train teachers, organize educational content, do research, and provide expert advice. These services cost money but help organizations create better learning experiences. They work with schools, nonprofits, and educational groups to make learning materials more accessible and useful for students and teachers.
Who can use this
Educational organizations, schools, and institutions
Cost
At-cost services (fees vary by service)
Houston, TX
OER Commons is a dynamic digital library and network. Explore open education resources and join our network of educators dedicated to curriculum improvement.
OER Commons offers curated collections of free educational resources organized by subject and grade level. Digital librarians pick the best materials from their library to help teachers and students find quality learning resources. Collections include materials for career training, Common Core subjects like math and English, science standards, open textbooks, and adult education. All resources are free to use for teaching and learning.
OER Commons provides free climate education materials for teachers and students from kindergarten through college. The resources include lessons, activities, and learning tools about climate change impacts in different U.S. regions. Teachers can find materials sorted by grade level, subject area, and educational standards. The collection covers topics like weather extremes, sea-level rise, agriculture, human health, and climate action. All materials have been reviewed by experts and are organized by U.S. regions including Alaska, Pacific Islands, Northwest, Southwest, Central Plains, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Caribbean territories.
A free online library of educational resources from National Geographic. Teachers and students can access interactive lesson plans, maps, activities, and courses created by National Geographic Explorers. The resources cover topics like fossil forests, wildlife, ocean science, space, and planetary health. Everything is designed to make learning fun and hands-on. You can join groups to ask questions and share ideas with other educators. All materials are free to use and designed to help students become curious explorers.
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