This workshop is open to DC teachers and those leading out-of-school youth programs. Attendees must apply and be approved before attending this session.

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This annual program helps DC educators explore creative ways to use oral history in their lesson plans and consider starting oral history projects with their students. 

The session is hands-on and interactive, giving participants the chance to practice interviewing and reflect on the experience. Participants will also hear from young people who have recorded oral histories as part of the Real-World History program. 

The group will discuss questions such as:  

• What is oral history – especially as compared to other forms of interviewing and storytelling? 

• What are the logistical obstacles to starting oral history projects? 

• How can it be connected to learning standards?  

• What impact can it have on students?  

• What are some easy to access tools and resources that can help get projects started? 

Participants will receive: 

• An oral history toolkit including a Zoom H1n Recorder and a guide for working with oral history in the classroom 

• A $75 stipend to help purchase additional equipment and/or defray the costs of attending the session 

• Lunch is included 

The DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents, preserves, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington, DC residents and communities through oral history. The Collaborative accomplishes this by providing training, mentorship, resources, programs, and funding to current and aspiring oral historians. The Collaborative is a partnership of HumanitiesDC and the DC Public Library