As more developers enter the ed tech market, it could drive prices down as companies compete to gain the business of school districts. But more must be done by administratorsto ensure they are making the right choice for their classrooms. It is not surprising that administrators are more likely to make tech decisions than school heads of IT or ed tech professionals, as funding cuts mean those positions are dwindling.
But as EdSurge noted in a recent piece, that the plethora of options available to administrators complicate the buying process. And many administrators rely heavily on vendors to dictate school needs, rather than going in with a clear picture of what they want and looking for tech which meets those specifications.
