3. watchingthe slideshow gather a group (if possible) download the worksheet http://www.orton.org/resources/hs_handbook/storytelling 3. start the slideshow 4. pause and watch stories 5. complete the exercises 6. give us feedback
4. wherewe’re headed first half setting the stage definitions & context why storytelling matters values & issues challenges second half the tour
5. setting the stage When we dream alone, it’s just a dream. But when we dream together, it’s the beginning of a new reality. : Brazilian proverb : “ ” Original Photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattpettengill/2880947744/
7. definitions and context STORY thepersonal expression of our experienceswith placeandcommunity STORYTELLING the act and process of sharing and listening to story
11. why storytelling matters “ At first I was skeptical about telling stories and getting the feelings of the community. I thought,‘We kind of know all of that.’ As it has developed, I think that [storytelling] worked for a lot of folks in town,and it helps bridge that gap between newcomers and old-timers. Those activities worked. : Victor, Idaho citizen : ”
12. {PAUSE} view the slideshow celebration of stories : : http://tinyurl.com/starksborostories what can storytelling do for us ?
19. story focus non-physical human community history cultural heritage spirituality physical built environment natural environments geography climate natural resources
20. {PAUSE} exercise in storytelling : : finding values in stories hand out 5 sticky notes per person think back to the stories you shared earlier each person write down, one to a sticky note, 5 values expressed through those stories stick all the notes to a wall (or tabletop) discuss what patterns emerge -- any surprises?
21. the many shapes and sizes of heart & soul stories
22. considerations Whatkinds of stories are you looking to gather? How will you gather the stories? How will the values and issuesbe identified? How will the values and issuesbe confirmed by the community? How will the stories be used to spark community dialogue & lead to concrete actions? How will you share, store and archive the stories? How will they live on? HOW WILL THE STORIES BE USED?
32. recap: what can stories and storytelling do for us? RECAP: What Can Stories & Storytelling Do for Us? lessons of the past realities of the present hopes for the future community engagement reconciliation sense of belonging
33. {PAUSE} discussion : : reasons for storytelling which of these reasons resonate with you and what you know of your community?
34. at the of a project, stories: celebrate community invite the full community to participate build trust and relationships highlight common ground identify values
35. in the of a project, stories: reach out to groups that have yet to participate bring groups together from across community divides continue to celebrate the community focus on specific values, themes and issues
36. at the of a project, stories: ground planning processes in community experience diffuse tension during challenging meetings celebrate community continue to engage the community gather detailed information about values & themes acknowledge and reflect on accomplishments promote action
61. solo stories Vermont Young Writers Project Essay Competition http://youngwritersproject.org/ Golden Stories on Community Almanac http://communityalmanac.org
63. not-so-expected stories list stories sounds of town Image-only stories poems, maps Story mosaics/quilts, wishing walls Wish book, traveling storybook a day in the life of the town story quests performance storytelling stories in the landscapekiosk bulletin board [murmur]-type project tours story boxes, story benches Original Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessedraper
64. {PAUSE} discussion : : first reactions to the story types which of these types seem like a possible match for your community? which do you want to find out more about? visual stories story circles story interviews text stories multimedia stories