Crowdsourcing can play both positive and negative roles in education and literacy. Positively, crowdsourcing allows for new forms of collaboration and knowledge sharing through online platforms. Examples given include using a Facebook page or YouTube video to crowdsource feedback, or creating a shared Google Doc to gather student perspectives. However, crowdsourcing literacy activities also presents challenges, as crowdsourced grading raises issues around quality control and assessment standards. Overall, while crowdsourcing enables new opportunities for participatory learning, its application to literacy and education requires consideration of its impact on assessment and academic integrity.