At a time of rapid technological change, it can be difficult for school administrators to stay on top of the shifting winds sweeping the education technology landscape. For educators, innovation is important to keep up with the change and ensure that students can too.

In its upcoming “Hurdles + Accelerators” report, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) highlights five accelerators that drive innovation as well as hurdles that hinder it. The full report, slated to be released this month, is part of CoSN’s Driving K–12 innovation initiative and based on input from a 100-member advisory board of experts.

CoSN CEO Keith Krueger says he hopes the report will arm school administrators with the information they need to make smart decisions about using technology to support learning.

“This is an opportunity to create a catalyst for conversation,” Krueger says. “We think innovation is very much a discussion that needs to happen in your local school system.”