Our Story

As parents you may noticed the portraits and narratives of elementary school students describing their hopes and dreams for the future. Some of us may even have wondered what became of the children and those early aspirations?

As the concept of StoryCast emerged, we wondered how these students might describe their experience along the way? How have the years of schooling - the teachers, friends and events along the way - influenced their decisions and, in short, what have they learned?

Then we thought, what if it had all been recorded? We thought there was something to the notion of keeping track, documenting the journey through their work and unique stories in order to look back, review, measure progress and even to guide future decisions.

With the proliferation of technology in our school classrooms, we felt we were onto an important and informative endeavor and decided to help students keep track - a first-person video journal over each and every successive school year - their's to author and keep forever. We hypothesized this might reveal new insight in their self awareness, their decision-making and individual traits as they listen and watch themselves grow into productive members of their community. We wanted to elevate the voice of every student - to reveal aspects of their development in unique ways and lead to successful life outcomes.

This was just the beginning…

We spent a year with elementary, middle and high school students, teachers and staff and asked a lot of questions trying to understand what life is like as a student from their perspective, through their eyes and in their own words.

Tell a story about a great moment at school this year?

What goals or dreams did you set for yourself last year or at the beginning of this year?

What has changed as you look back?

Tell a story about a moment that changed you?

Tell a story about a teacher or student who inspired you?

Can you describe a conflict or challenge you had and how you handled it?

From these curious, engaging and hard working learners we learned many lessons that are and will continue to be incorporated in this platform. Please feel free to wander through - it requires only a little of your time, all of your curiosity and a desire to share your stories!

We designed StoryCast to grow hand-in-hand with learners of all ages. Bring your ideas, your imagination and your stories and, in the meantime, thank you for getting to know ours.