Overview
Oral history projects can be priceless, and they are one of my (Wes Fryer's) favorite hobbies as well as professional lessons to share as a teacher. This website includes a variety of links to resources which can help you plan, record and share your own family oral history interviews!
Oral History Project Resources include:
My 2013 TEDxOU talk, "Becoming Your Family's Digital Witness"
Summer 2024 oral history workshop resources (Mint Hill Historical Society)
My March 2020 recorded webinar, "Family Oral History Projects"
Examples of Digital Storytelling (and a framework of digital storytelling types) on Storychasers.org
My "Family Oral History" middle school media literacy unit (shared lessons)
The "Audio Interviews" chapter of "Pocket Share Jesus: Be a Digital Witness for Christ"
From "Who Tells Your Story?" Keynote by Wes Fryer at the September 14, 2019 Podcasting Conference in Oklahoma City.
Alexander Fryer's Eagle Scout Project involved oral history interviews with local retirees in Oklahoma City, using the Storycorps app and website. Read more on Alex’s Eagle Scout Project website.
A number of videos created by teachers in the “Celebrate Oklahoma Voices” state centennial and oral history project are available in this YouTube playlist. More information about that project is available via Storychasers.org.