2008 Education Award Laureate
Curriki
| Laureate Country: United States |
| Project Countries: Australia, Canada, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States |
| Website: http://www.curriki.org |
| Video: 2008videos/Curriki.mov |
Curriki uses Internet technology so that educators can share and co-develop free, high-quality instructional materials.
Educational resources, especially textbooks, are prohibitively expensive for many schools around the world, perpetuating an educational divide. Beyond cost, there is little opportunity, and few tools to help educators develop ideas together.
Curriki uses the Internet and social networking technology to provide universal access to excellent teaching materials and curriculum, free of charge, to anyone, anywhere in the world. The materials are submitted by users and partners, including publishers and universities. And, unlike other online education resources, Curriki provides unique tools for users to collaborate on the development of new resources. A comprehensive peer and expert review ensures that the free materials are also the very best available.
