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The aim of 'Your stories' is to showcase
the work of adults across the U.K. who are studying to
improve their literacy and numeracy skills. It doesn't
matter if they are studying in a college, or at work, or
in a neighbourhood centre. It doesn't matter if they are
at level 1, or entry level 1 of the curriculum and it doesn't
matter if they are working on their literacy or their numeracy.....
this section was open to all.
On this CD-ROM you will find a selection
of the stories from the Skillswise website.
Visit Your Stories on the Skillswise  website,
or let us know what you
think.
If you are looking for a few hints and
tips on helping your students tell their stories take a
look at the first ever Skillswise 'Expert
column'. Basic skills tutor John Holloway
has written a piece for us about how he used a Lottery
Millennium Award to turn his students' stories into a motivational
book and learning resource.
You can also visit BBC raw words 'Story Writing' and 'My Story'
How does this tie in with the new curriculums?
As Skillswise is a Level 1 resource
we have detailed here only how writing for 'Your stories' maps
to level 1 of the curriculum.
- England
- Wales
As England
- Northern Ireland
As England.
- Scotland
Awaiting publication of Scottish Curriculum.
Taking it further:
Here's a few suggestions of other places
on the web where you might find inspiration to help learners
share their stories and experiences.
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Books
for new readers |
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BBC raw has teamed up with Quick Reads to offer the first chapters, from the books released in 2010, free to download as print outs and audio files. Quick Reads are fast paced books to help get you get back into the habit of reading. |
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BBC News in pictures |
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A treasure trove of old photographs, all sent in by BBCi History users. Select a theme and then marvel at the old wedding photos, pictures of 'My brilliant Nan' and a lovely snapshot of milking the cows. Many of the photos have short stories attached to them, giving some background to what the photo is about. |
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Video
Nation |
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You probably remember the programmes
on BBC2, now 'Video Nation' is online. There is an
enormous archive of two minute films about everyday
life made by ordinary people from around the U.K.,
grouped under headings such as 'disability', 'countryside',
or 'pets'. You can also find clips grouped by region,
or by contributor. Plus, there's information on how
to use a small camera and how to volunteer to make
your own videos. |
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Capture
Wales |
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BBC Wales is running digital storytelling
workshops around Wales. Here you can find out how to
put together your own short film about anything you
like, using your ideas and your photos. No experience
is necessary and anyone can apply. There is also a
great list of other
storytelling websites from around the World on
this site. |
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Once
upon a time... |
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Stories written by people in Devon
feature on this BBC site. They have all been recorded,
so you might be able to use the audio with your students
in some way. There is also a virtual
novel, so why not contribute the next chapter? |
Please note that the BBC is not responsible
for the content of other websites.
Do you know of any great online resources
for writing or telling stories? Tell
us about them!
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