Hall County teachers had been moving away from widespread textbook use. Instead, when it came to selecting and evaluating content, they began looking for instructional materials that engaged students and helped them build autonomy. At the same time, Emily Lott, who serves many functions in the Hall County School District including American Literature teacher, ELA department chair, and professional learning leader, had been working to “leverage technology to quickly optimize learning, ” through both her teaching and her support of other teachers.