Kid-sourcing Teaches 21st Century Skills and Makes a Real Impact

Written by Alison Michel, Producer for National Geographic Education   You’ve probably heard of “crowdsourcing,” the very 21st-century term coined in 2006 in Wired magazine. This new word, a twist on the idea of outsourcing, describes the practice of posing a question or challenge to the public, and asking for individuals to contribute a small piece to the project goal. Successful examples of online crowdsourcing include … Continue reading Kid-sourcing Teaches 21st Century Skills and Makes a Real Impact