The present article constitutes a systematic review of the literature with the objective of identifying the appropriate elements that must be taken into account when designing and creating adaptive digital educational resources. The methodological process was rigorous and systematic, through a deep search of literature, in which the texts related to the object of study were identified, selected, evaluated and analyzed. It is concluded from the analysis to the documentary corpus, that the different approaches found, configure a route, for the conceptualization of what should be a digital educational resource as an element that contributes to learning. In this sense, it is proposed an exemplary model user that considers experiences, interests and tastes; thus, allowing strengthen the particularities of students and enhancing the learning experience.