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Voices of the Past Speak to the Future Veteran’s Oral History Project

Voices of the Past Speak to the Future Veteran’s Oral History Project. Army Heritage Center Foundation. Oral History Lessons Learned. Students’ Lessons Learned. - Time and Effort Commitment ! Teamwork - with student partner, veteran and family, teachers

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Voices of the Past Speak to the Future Veteran’s Oral History Project

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  1. Voices of the Past Speak to the Future Veteran’s Oral History Project Army Heritage Center Foundation

  2. Oral History Lessons Learned

  3. Students’ Lessons Learned - Time and Effort Commitment ! • Teamwork • - with student partner, veteran and family, teachers • - communicate well, divide responsibilities, proactive • Planning • - analyze requirements and build a year-long plan • - backward planning • - use recording equipment and transcription software • - Dragon app for i-phone, pad, pod – free basic version • - Experiment with other available software • Research and Prepare

  4. Veterans’ Lessons Learned • Communication ! • - contact veteran early and regularly • ---speak distinctly, slowly, and loud to elderly veterans • -- get veteran’s phone and home address • -- get alternate phone for spouse or care giver • - interviews • -- face to face at veteran’s home • --- beware of distractions on wall, phone ringing, etc. • -- may also be by phone or e-mail due to travel or health • - explain clearly to veteran each step you take • Expectations • - very disappointing when students drop out of project • - courteous, prepared, prompt

  5. Audience Questions?

  6. Students’ Comments

  7. Veterans’ Comments

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