Title: Project Memory Exchange A Hightech Intergenerational Oral History Program
1Project Memory ExchangeA High-tech
Intergenerational Oral History Program
- Rachel E. Lyons
- lyons_at_njaes.rutgers.edu
- County 4-H Agent
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension
- Katherine McKee
- kemckee2003_at_yahoo.com
- Agriculture Teacher
- Hackettstown High School
- Tamara Pellien
- pellien_at_njaes.rutgers.edu
- 4-H Program Associate
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension
- CYFAR Conference
- San Antonio, TX
- May 7, 2008
2Objectives
- The objectives of this workshop are to
- Increase understanding of the benefits of
intergenerational programming - Enhance skills related to creating and
implementing intergenerational programs - Build competencies in working with people of all
ages in technology skill-building programs
3Somehow we have to get older people back close
to growing children if we are to restore a sense
of community, a knowledge of the past, and a
sense of the future.-Margaret Mead
4Agenda
- Project Memory Exchange
- Program Design
- Rationale
- Objectives
- Intergenerational Programming
- Research
- Methods
- Resources
- Technology Programming
- Research
- Methods
- Resources
- Hands-on Sample Activities
5Project Memory ExchangeSharing Stories of
Patriotism through Time
- Part of NJ OMK initiative
- Intergenerational program
- Oral history focus
- Technology component
6Project Memory ExchangeProgram Overview
- Development of interview questions- youth
participants brainstorm a series of questions to
ask adults and other youth. - Sharing exercise- youth and adults come together
to share and record personal stories in an
interview format. - Video editing- youth and adults work together to
edit video footage to create a documentary. - Movie premiere- the final video project is
premiered at an opening showing.
7Project Memory Exchange Timeline
8Rationale for the Program
- Disconnect between military and non-military
youth - Disconnect between non-military youth adults
with the sacrifices military families make during
wartime - Current military efforts dont affect our
everyday lives like they have in the past - Develop understanding and empathy between
- Peer groups
- Intergenerational groups
- Develop skills in technology and media
- Teens serve as teachers
9Program Objectives
- Youth and Adult participants will be able to
- Describe effects of deployment on a military
family. - Demonstrate use of technology including video
cameras, video editing software, and audio input. - Compare youths experiences during current wars
to adults experiences during previous wars. - Describe life on the home front during the Iraq
and Afghanistan wars.
10Program Objectives (cont.)
- Youth and Adult participants will be able to
- Describe the effects of previous wars on U.S.
citizens. - Prepare a video of interviews describing peoples
experiences. - Demonstrate interviewing techniques.
- Demonstrate intergenerational communication
techniques. - Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication.
11What is Intergenerational Programming?
- Planned intentional interaction of different age
groups, infant to elderly in a variety of
situations at a level that provides close
communication, sharing of feelings and ideas and
cooperative activity in meaningful tasks. - Activities or programs that increase cooperation,
interaction or exchange between any two
generations. It involves the sharing of skills,
knowledge or experience between young and old. - Source United Generations
12Why Intergenerational Programming?
- Social vehicle that offer younger and older
generations the opportunities to interact and
become engaged in issues concerning our society -
- Older people as resources
- Older population is growing
- Actively volunteer
- Meaningful and substantial volunteer
opportunities - Youth as resources
- Volunteering at record levels
- More likely to be engaged in their communities
13Why Intergenerational Programming?
- Benefits include
- Emotional support
- Mental stimulation
- Physical
- Recreation
- Social role development
- Sensory stimulation
- Meeting specials needs
14Intergenerational Programming - Research
- Seniors who participate in intergenerational
technology programs report a - Positive change in their attitude towards
computers - Gain in confidence in their own proficiency with
technology - Youth who participate in these programs as the
teacher show - Improved leadership skills
- A gain in their sense of personal worth based on
their contributions to society
15Intergenerational Programming Research (cont.)
- Intergenerational activity also offers heightened
learning for both groups - Increases in self-confidence
- Increases in cross-generational comfort levels
- Eliminating stereotypes that each generation may
hold for the other - Bullock, J., Osborne, S. (1991). Seniors,
volunteers, and families perspectives of an
intergenerational program in a rural community.
Educational Gerontology 26237-251. - Pinquart, M., Wenzel, S., Sorensen, S. (2000).
Changes in attitudes among children and elderly
adults in intergenerational group work.
Educational Gerontology 26523-540. - Shipman, M. (1999). How senior volunteers and
intergenerational programs contribute to
education and enrich lives. Education Canada
39(1)31-34.
16Intergenerational Programming - Models
- Older adults serve children, youth families
- Children and youth serve older adults
- Children, youth and older adults serve others
- Children, youth and older adults share sites
17What makes a good intergenerational program?
- Partnership between stakeholders representing
each generation - Clear realistic goals address needs of all
stakeholders - Roles and responsibilities clearly defined
- Collaborative planning
- Each generation derives benefits from the
experience - The specific needs, abilities and preferences of
each generation are considered and addressed
18What makes a good intergenerational program?
- Includes both structured and unstructured
sessions - Multiple interactions over a period of time
- Flexibility to accommodate various levels of
participation - Age specific orientation provided
- Evaluation of the program
19Getting Started
- Outline purpose and goals for your
intergenerational program - Start discussions with interested
stakeholders-use ideas from community partners - Review budget and feasibility
- Outline steps in program design and
implementation - Send letters to introduce the intergenerational
program to various stakeholders and participants
20Getting Started (cont.)
- Recruit volunteers
- Start scheduling and firm up time commitments for
all involved - Conduct orientation for staff and volunteers
involved in intergenerational programming - Offer orientation for each generational group
- Set start date and plan opening event
- Invite community representatives
21Getting Started (cont.)
- Share the news
- Purchase or source supplies and equipment
- Implement program
- Observe, look and listen for ongoing feedback
- Evaluate, evaluate, evaluate
- Communicate with program staff and participants
- Set the tone and intention for participants-Displa
y positive energy, goals and objectives of the
program - Encourage relationship building
22Intergenerational Programming - Resources
- Penn State Intergenerational Programs Aging
- http//intergenerational.cas.psu.edu
- Links to many resources, articles and other sites
- Intergenerational Activities Source Book
- Center for Intergenerational Learning
- Temple University, http//templecil.org
- Training and program planning resources
- Generations United
- www.gu.org//index.asp
- Research, resources, funding opportunities
23Generations United www.gu.org//index.asp
24Intergenerational Programming Potential
Challenges
- Recruiting interested participants
- Youth
- Adults
- Training youth and adults for intergenerational
programming - Creating a comfortable atmosphere for both groups
- Securing an appropriate and neutral meeting place
- PME - Keeping the discussion focused on families
not on politics
25Ideas for Recruiting your Participants
Project Memory Exchange
Stories of Patriotism through Time
To share your stories! Meet with youth affected
by current wars and share your war-time
experiences. When October 6, 2007 from 1 -
3pm Where Morris County Library Contact
Rachel Lyons (973) 285-8300 X3 or
4hmorris_at_rce.rutgers.edu
26Sharing ExerciseActivity
27Items of Significance
28Technology Skill Building Program
- Gerontechnology or Gerotechnology
29Technology Skill Building Program - Resources
- Curriculum
- 3,2,1 Videography Curriculum
- Youth Powered Video, Educational Video Center,
NYC - Software
- Windows Movie Maker
- Adobe Premiere Elements
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS3
- Pinnacle Studio
- Apple iLite
- Equipment
- OMK Mobile Technology Lab
- Community College Technology Lab
30Technology Skill Building Program - Resources
- Online Resources
- www.videouniversity.com
- Forums for video teachers and professionals
- Articles and guides
- Educational Video Center, www.evc.org
- Non-profit youth media organization
- Curriculum
- Educator trainings/workshops
- Sample projects
31Technology Skill Building Program Potential
Challenges
- Securing the necessary equipment
- Becoming familiar with the equipment and the
software being used - Finding a technology guru to assist you (if you
arent one already) - Collecting video/audio/photo releases for all
participants - Keeping the video simple
32Documenting Impact
- Program requests
- Participation
- Pre/post tests
- Observation
- Product PME videos
- Use of the videos
- Venue
- Presentations
- Relationships developed
- Peer relationships
- Intergenerational relationships
33Evaluating the Program
- Pre/post evaluations for both youth and adults.
- Sample youth questions (self rated using a likert
scale) - I am able to use video editing software.
- I have spoken with my peers about their
experiences with war. - I have spoken with adults about their experiences
with war. - I feel isolated from youth affected by troop
deployment. - Youth have to sacrifice a lot to help the war
effort now. - Youth had to sacrifice a lot to help the war
effort during previous wars. - I can describe life on the home front during at
least one previous war. - I can describe life on the home front now.
- I enjoy working with adults.
34Future Plans for Project Memory Exchange
- Pilot program is being complete
- Full program will be conducted as part of a Teen
Service-Learning Summer Day Camp Program in June - Curriculum is in the RCE 4-H Curriculum Review
process - Take the program on the road in NJ
- Utilize this program format for other topics
35Developing Interview QuestionsActivity
36Questions?Comments?
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