4. Examples
“Web MDs: Social Media are Changing How We
Diagnose Disease” (Alice Park, TIME Magazine)
Competitions
Red weather balloon challenge
Fold.it
Colleges
Olympic Ticket
Fancierhealth
5. Why Crowdsource?
Utilize the Wisdom of the Crowd
How many medal sports were
featured in the 2012
Olympics?
6. Why Crowdsource?
Utilize the Wisdom of the Crowd
How many medal sports were featured in the 2012
Olympics?
26
Find Answers/Solutions
Fundraise
Learn
7. What You Should Crowdsource
Solutions
Tech Problems, Classroom Management Issues
Feedback
Lesson Plans
New Classes/Clubs
Resources
Classroom (equipment, supplies)
Tech (websites, web 2.0 tools, apps)
8. How-To
Build Global Support Network
Ask Your Network
Blog
Tweet with Hashtags
Discussion Forum Post
Collaborative Document (Google/TypePad)
Tip: Cast a Wide Net
12. Crowdsourcing Tips
Select the most effective tools
Networking & Netiquette
Verify the information your receive
If your crowd has questions, give answers
14. Crowdfunding Tips
Creative Pitch
Make a video
Offer tiered incentives
(i.e., cards from kids)
Be bold & think big
($1000, $500, $100)
More initial funding = More funders
Closer to funding goal = more donations occur
Leverage your global support network &crowdsource tools
Connect with people with large networks and leverage their
networks