CK-12 FlexBook 2.0
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| Fact | CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 | OER Commons |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | CK-12’s 2024 VPAT states that the FlexBooks 2.0 platform meets AA conformance across the criteria covered by the report. | Open Author includes an accessibility checker, requires alt text for embedded images, and automatically captions videos uploaded to an Open Author resource. |
| Audience | FlexBooks are designed for educators and students and cover K–12 topics. | The library serves K–12 and higher education educators, librarians, and homeschooling parents. |
| Purpose | FlexBooks are customizable digital textbooks for K–12 subjects including science, math, and social studies. | OER Commons is an openly accessible digital library for educators to find high-quality open educational resources and collaborate around their use, evaluation, and improvement. |
CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 plans
- CK-12 FlexBook 2.0Free
- FlexBook 2.0Free
OER Commons plans
- OER Commons free accountFree
Pick CK-12 FlexBook 2.0 if…
FlexBook 2.0 suits K–12 educators who want to adapt textbook chapters and assign lessons or practice to classes and differentiated groups. Students can use its lessons and adaptive practice, while the browser access supports a range of device types.
Pick OER Commons if…
OER Commons suits educators, librarians, and homeschooling parents looking for open learning materials. Organizations can also use its hubs and microsites to curate and share collections.