StoryCorps
I heard about NPR’s StoryCorps while at Summercore last week. This s a project I would like to do with my 5th graders this fall. My thought is to ask them to think of a family member they would like to interview and then come up with a list of questions. I would like to record each interview and maybe even videotape with my “flip” camera. We could put them altogether using a web 2.0 tool.
Mission
The mission of StoryCorps is to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening. We accomplish this by providing access both to the StoryCorps interview experience and to the content that emerges from these interviews.
StoryCorps reminds us of the importance of listening to and learning from those around us. It celebrates our shared humanity. It tells people that their lives matter and they won’t be forgotten. Through StoryCorps, we hope to create a kinder, more thoughtful and compassionate nation.
