Open-Source Learning is

everything we love about learning.

  • Learner-owned
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Local, global, and digital
  • Yours to tailor for your learning community
  • FUN!

Professional Development


Bring OSL to your learning community.

Membership in the OSL Community


Become a member of the OSL network to join educators from around the world for ideas, feedback, office hours, and additional OSL resources.

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It’s better together. Join the community.

Members will receive:

  • Access to OSL training and guides
  • Connections to colleagues
  • Funding opportunities

Open-Source Learning stories

Melissa looked at Yosemite and saw sustainability.

Melissa coordinated with a Yosemite education nonprofit and brought 40 colleagues and family to the High Sierra for an unforgettable learning experience.

Chris wanted to learn about a new technology.

Chris used OSL to curate his learning journey online and now leads outreach for a protocol that uses NFTs to unlock online community membership.

Matt always dreamt of learning to fly airplanes.

Matt connected with a pilot and used Open-Source Learning principles and practices to get (way) off the ground.

Open-Source Learning works with…

  • Project-based learning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Micro-learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Integrated studies
  • Design thinking
  • Montessori
  • AI-based learning
  • Progressive education
  • Flipped classroom
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Waldorf