1. OurStory
www.OurStory. com
By Lauren Martin & Noelle Fabri

2. Founded by –
Andy Halliday & Chris Lunt

3. 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.~

4. 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.

5. What is it?
• An online service where users
collaborate to create, share and
preserve life stories using photos and
videos

6. 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.

7. Where is it being used?
• MySpace
• Blog sites
• Classroom Websites
• Facebook
• Xanga

8. Educational Purposes
Students will learn how to:
Create
Read
Interpret
Analyze
Compare

9. 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

12. Any…
• Questions?
• Comments?
• Concerns?