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OER
Trends and Resources
K-12 Resources
OER Resources are free and can be modified, changed, updated, and integrated into other resources depending upon the needs of the instructor. The possibilities are limitless so here are a few tools to get you started.
K-12 Bibliographic Resources
 AcademicPubA build-your-own-textbook service that offers students three different options for purchasing the book: digital download, paperback, or hardcover. |  CK12Free online textbooks, flashcards, real world examples, and simulations for teachers and students. |  Collection of OERLiveBinder collection of OER sites and resources |
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 Digital Learning DepartmentThe Digital Learning Department (DLD) provides information, guidance, and technical assistance in the areas of Online Learning, Alternative Learning, and Open Educational Resources. We support school districts, families, and course providers serving Washington's K-12 students.The DLD was formed in 2009, through Substitute Senate Bill 5410, as the office responsible for managing a state-wide approval process for online learning providers in Washington. This process is intended to qualify, monitor |  Discovery EducationExtensive educational resources including lesson plans that meet national academic standards. |  FlatworldInstructors love our textbooks as is. But you can also create the perfect book for your course in minutes with our fast and easy online editor. Add, delete and rearrange content to match your syllabus and improve student success. |
 Illinois Open Educational ResourcesTools to find, remix and comment on content and create your own personalized library. |  Khan AcademyA not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. |  MIT OpencoursewareOCW makes the materials used in the teaching of MIT's subjects available on the Web. |
 National Science Digital LibraryScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math Resources |  OER CommonsA dynamic digital content hub offering a suite of OER tools and support. |  Ohio Digital BookshelfA pilot project of Ohio Textbook HQ that aims to provide quality textbook options for faculty and better learning outcomes, while also saving students money. |
 OpenStax CNXConnexions contains educational materials for everyone - from children to college students to professionals - organized in small modules that are easily connected into larger collections or courses. |  SUNYOpenTextSUNY Open Textbooks Pilot project to provide incentives to SUNY faculty to create high-quality open textbooks free online for everyone. |  University of Maryland OERLinks to OER sites |
 WikieducatorA dynamic and exciting community of educators who believe that learning materials should be free and open to all. |
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