'Smart mob' tech spurs student activism
School leaders have a new tech phenomenon to contend with
By Nora Carr, APR
Many of the tens of thousands of college and university student activists that swarmed Jena, La., on Sept. 20 to protest the town's racial inequality were mobilized through information and communication technologies, representing what's known as a "smart mob." The phenomenon, which many believe symbolizes the democratization of the media, is being more widely used in schools across the country, by school leaders and students alike. Check out the article here: 'Smart mob' tech spurs student activism
Keywords: democracy, history, Howard Ringold, HZ08, Jena 6, Smart Mobs
