There’s little doubt these are challenging times as we continue to witness and feel the effects of the economic downturn in a variety of ways.  As we attempt to deal with this situation, it may be helpful to consider “crowdsourcing” as a way to help weather the storm.

An example of crowdsourcing that’s having a positive impact in the educational arena is donorschoose.org, a website founded by Charles Best that’s described as “an online charity connecting you to a classroom in need.”

To learn more about crowdsourcing and donorschoose.org, click on the following link to access Best’s commentary in the September/October issue of Ode Magazine:  The goodness of crowds

After reading the commentary, feel free to use the “Leave a Reply” box you’ll find below to share your thoughts about crowdsourcing and donorschoose.org.

Bruce Snook
River Country Journal

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