Innovation is both exciting and challenging in today's EdTech landscape. Despite the growth of EdTech over the last decade, the speed and flexibility required for innovation remain hurdles, especially when ensuring a fit for your product within the larger EdTech ecosystem.
Big companies often face the dilemma of being tied to legacy platforms, which can limit their ability to implement new ideas. Product managers may have great visions for new tools or features but are constrained by the technology their organization already uses. This tension can lead to compromises, trimming innovative ideas to fit existing frameworks rather than building something entirely new. For large companies that have acquired multiple smaller companies, integrating the various platforms and systems adds an additional layer of challenge. Conversely, while more agile, small startups often struggle with limited resources and the need to pivot quickly based on market feedback, while also trying to partner or integrate with larger learning management systems (LMSs) to gain visibility and traction.
The key to overcoming these challenges lies in moving beyond traditional platforms and embracing a more flexible, modular approach. This approach includes leveraging
existing content and assembling new products using adaptable tools. Organizations can innovate without starting from scratch by focusing on reassembling current capabilities into new solutions.
Moreover, creating experience apps—custom-built environments where content can be
curated and delivered—allows companies to craft unique user experiences free from
learning management systems’ limitations. Instead of being bound by the structure and
constraints of multiple LMS platforms, organizations can focus on delivering high-
quality, adaptive, and interactive content and use LTI and API integrations to deliver that content within the LMS's structure.
The future of EdTech lies in strategic flexibility. By rethinking how we develop and
deliver educational products, we can create more innovative, scalable, and impactful
solutions for learners and educators alike. To learn more about how Compro applies
these modular techniques, book a time to chat with us.