J&K – Jöran und Konsorten

J&K – Jöran und Konsorten GmbH & Co. KG is an innovative educational agency that has been active since 2009 as a think-and-do tank for contemporary learning. Founded by Jöran Muuß-Merholz, a renowned expert in new forms of learning and working, the company focuses on the interfaces between education, communication, digital media, and organization.

J&K offers a wide range of services that are summarized in four main areas:

• Conceptualization: Development of projects and programs in the education sector.
• Content: Creation of articles, online projects, books, and other educational materials.
• Organization: Planning, moderation, and execution of events, workshops, and training sessions.
• Production: Creation of videos, podcasts, web talks, websites, and e-learning content.

The company curates topics and experts for events and conducts extensive project management activities[1][3][5].

The mission of J&K is to develop and implement innovative and contemporary learning concepts. The company places great value on appreciative and respectful collaboration between people and between humans and nature. Fair prices, individual consulting, and creative solutions are central aspects of the company philosophy. J&K strives to design projects professionally and sustainably[5].

Sustainability is a central aspect of J&K's work. The company is particularly committed to the area of Open Educational Resources (OER) to promote free and open teaching and learning materials. J&K has been organizing OERcamps since 2012 and has been hosting the OER Festival since 2016, which also includes the OER Awards. These initiatives contribute to making education more accessible and sustainable[4].

Jöran Muuß-Merholz and the team at J&K are also active in other significant educational initiatives. These include the founding of the network Archive of the Future and the management of the transfer office for OER, which later transitioned into the Information Center OER (OERinfo). These activities underscore the company's commitment to innovative and future-oriented educational solutions[3][4].

With extensive experience in hundreds of projects and events across various educational fields, from school to corporate learning, J&K works closely with a variety of clients and partners, including small associations, large educational foundations, and international organizations such as UNESCO[5].

• 1 - https://www.xing.com/pages/j-k-joeranundkonsortengmbh-co-kg/about_us
• 2 - https://www.xing.com/profile/Joeran_MuussMerholz
• 3 - https://www.joeran.de/joeran/
• 4 - https://www.was-ist-oer.de/autor/
• 5 - https://www.joeran.de/start/