OurStorywww.OurStory. com

By Lauren Martin & Noelle Fabri

Founded by – Andy Halliday & Chris Lunt

Andy Halliday

~Believed that there is real magic in seeing where you have come from, seeing where you are going, and learning from the others who are alongside you on life’s journey.~

History

• Previously known as Wisdom Ark

• Launched in June of 2005

• Free online service

• Funded by Benhamou Global Ventures, El Dorado Ventures and Venrock Associates.

What is it?

• An online service where users collaborate to create, share and preserve life stories using photos and videos

How is it being used?

• Share or record a memory or life story.

• Use the web to help capture and share life stories, for ourselves, with each other, and for generations.

• Keep family and friends connected.

• In the classroom.

Where is it being used?

• MySpace

• Blog sites

• Classroom Websites

• Facebook

• Xanga

Educational Purposes

Students will learn how to:

Create

Read

Interpret

Analyze

Compare

In the Classroom

First Week/Month of School

School & Life Journal

History Projects: Relate your life to Modern History

Culture Project: Compare your life to Music/Movies

Any…

• Questions?• Comments?• Concerns?