Merge 3D Open Educational Objects Partnership Program
Merge 3D works with a growing network of museums, universities, government agencies, educational organizations, and content creators to provide high-quality educational resources for classrooms around the world.
Through our Open Educational Objects initiative, educators and students gain access to a diverse collection of trusted 3D learning content that extends beyond the content created by Merge.
What Are Open Educational Objects?
Open Educational Objects are 3D models, simulations, and learning resources contributed by trusted educational organizations and content partners.
These resources help expand the learning opportunities available within the Merge 3D Platform and provide students with access to authentic educational content across a variety of subjects and grade levels.
Why Open Educational Objects Matter
By partnering with educational institutions and content providers, Merge can offer a broader range of learning experiences while supporting educators with high-quality, curriculum-relevant resources.
Benefits include:
- Access to a larger content library
- Real-world and authentic educational resources
- Diverse perspectives and subject matter
- Expanded opportunities for inquiry and exploration
- Connections to museums, universities, and scientific organizations
Content Partners
Partner content may come from organizations such as:
- Museums
- Universities
- Government agencies
- Scientific organizations
- Nonprofit educational institutions
- Cultural and historical organizations
These partnerships help bring expert-created educational content directly into classrooms through the Merge 3D Platform.
How to Find Partner Content
- Sign into Dashboard.Merge3d.ai and launch Object Viewer
- Select the “3rd Party” option under the Object Viewer “Objects” Screen, then select the partner page you would like to view. For this help article, I’ve selected "Paleontological Research Institution (PRI)”
Why Educators Use Partner Content
Open Educational Objects help educators:
- Bring authentic resources into the classroom
- Connect students with real-world content
- Expand curriculum opportunities
- Support inquiry-based learning
- Increase student engagement through interactive 3D experiences
Why Partners Share their content on Merge 3D
Open Educational Objects help content partners:
- Frictionless Public Access: The general public will not need a Merge account to view your collections. When you share a link or a QR code, external users can instantly interact with your 3D models directly from their web browser.
- No Hardware Barriers: Users can inspect your models using standard 3D browser controls, or experience them via advanced interaction modes like 3D mode, hand tracking, head tracking, and the physical Merge Cube—using the devices they already own.
- Global K-12 Reach: Your collections will become available to a vast network of educators and students who utilize Merge daily to visualize concepts.
- Enhanced Multimedia Depth: Partners can utilize our Object Builder tools to enrich 3D models with descriptive text, audio annotations, video labels, and imagery, providing deep contextual knowledge to every viewer.
Would you like to learn more about becoming a partner? Email partners@merge3d.ai.
Now that you've learned about Open Educational Objects and Content Partners, explore Community Content to discover learning experiences created and shared by educators and creators from around the world.