Ed-Tech Policy Report Roundup

Digital Textbooks

By Jason Tomassini — October 02, 2012 1 min read
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A report released last week by a national education technology group suggests schools switch to digital instructional materials by 2017 and highlights some of the policy barriers that must be knocked down in order to get there.

The report, from the State Educational Technology Directors Association, is a blueprint for states and districts looking to switch over to digital content.

It outlines recommendations addressed to policymakers, school leaders, and publishers on making the move to a digital world in schools.

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A version of this article appeared in the October 03, 2012 edition of Education Week as Digital Textbooks

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