This policy brief addresses the key issue of ownership of teacher-created digital content and offers recommendations for states and districts to effectively manage the increased use of digital content.
With a focus on the ultimate impact on student learning, this report provides examples of lessons learned from recent digital and OER content initiatives by leading states and districts and offers recommendations to ensure that the shift to digital instructional materials improves student achievement and engagement and efficiently uses scarce resources. Of special interest is Appendix A, Key Questions to Address in Adopting Digital Instructional Materials.