1. Toys to Tools: Chapter 3 Lesson Plan 1 ORAL HISTORY PROJECT By Meaghan and Mike

2. Handouts! “How to steal this lesson plan” Handout: Review of Kolb’s Oral History Project lesson plan; directions on how to integrate in the classroom; instructions on using PHONECASTING and WORDPRESS

3. Today’s Activity Handout We will be modeling how to use PHONECASTING and WORDPRESS in answering: “If Lin were a part of a bicycle, what part would she be and why?”

4. WordPress.com Set up and activate a class account Go to WordPress “My dashboard” Select widgets under “Appearances” Drag RSS widget into your blog sidebar to activate the widget Copy-Paste RSS feed link from PhoneCasting to your widget Your PhoneCasting recording (from the cell phone) will be linked as an RSS feed

5. PhoneCasting.com Set up a class account Create a channel for students to call in; this will be where they record their interview Copy-Paste RSS feed link from PhoneCasting to your WordPress blog RSS Widget

6. But first! A demonstration… Mike and Meaghan will give two reasons why David Yost is cool and will practice how you record to PhoneCasting and WordPress

7. Now begin today’s activity by following the steps on the worksheet! We are here for you if you need us. Also, please refer to the directions on the “How to steal this lesson plan” handout!