StoryCorps Oral History Project
Posted by Harvey on February 12, 2008 in Content Areas, English Language Learners, Language Arts, Libraries, Podcasting, Social Studies
The StoryCorps project is focused on creating connections between Americans by creating the opportunity for them to speak and listen as they talk about the meaningful aspects of their lives. Featured on NPR, and archiving all recorded stories in partnership with the Library of Congress, StoryCorps is the largest oral history project of its kind. Educators can use StoryCorps directly in the classroom via the web, or emulate this oral history project using a DIY guide to capture the important stories of the local community. By using StoryCorps, teachers targeting a standard can ensure academic rigor while increasing relevance and strengthening relationships in student learning.
StoryCorps provides an equipment guide for selecting the necessary tools to create a recording, but Seattle Public Schools teachers creating stories in the classroom can use a standard input mic and a podcast program like Audacity (PC) or Garageband (Mac) to record stories on a classroom computer.
Learn more about StoryCorps and hear how powerful and poignant stories can be: