Everyone has a story. Sometimes, everyone has a story to tell. The problem is that throughout history, there has never been someone or something to document people's stories so that we have a historical perspective from many people. StoryCorps hopes to improve our ability to document peoples thoughts and lives.
The mission of StoryCorps is "to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives." Every story will be recorded to a CD for free. It is also stored at the American Folk Life Center at the Library of Congress. Recently they released an iPhone App that allows you to listen and share stories. It only has tips for recording your own, no recording from the Phone yet.
I can see this as a great tool in education. Especially when you have a guest speaker in class. Record the conversation and upload it. Interview family members before they pass away and get stories of their life so that it can be shared with future generations. It would make a great project in Sociology.
What's Your Story?
This looks like such a cool idea! Social Studies classes could have a blast with this tool. Thanks for sharing.
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