Online Training - Oral History Interviewing for Beginners

Learn the basics of oral history interviewing from two of Australia's most experienced oral history trainers Sarah Rood and Alistair Thomson.

Have you always wanted to learn how to create an oral history interview? Or has the coronavirus inspired an interest in recording the memories of elders in your family or community? Maybe you’re wondering whether or not to record remotely, or you’re thinking about starting face-to-face interviews as soon as it is safe to do so.

This popular Oral History Victoria two-day online training workshop is for anyone who would like to learn how to prepare, conduct, record and document an oral history interview. Facilitated by two of Australia’s most experienced oral history trainers, and using Zoom technology, you will learn and practice essential interview techniques and discuss important ethical issues.

After the first Saturday sessions, you will conduct your own oral history interview (remote recording or face-to-face), which will be a learning resource in the second Saturday sessions. The workshop will be limited to 16 participants to enable lively discussion and practical work in an online format. Participants will need a computer with wifi connection – the Zoom link will be provided, along with Zoom instructions.

PLEASE NOTE that this training is run over two days - a week apart:

Saturday 10 April, 9:30 am - 12noon and 1:30 - 4pm, AND Saturday 17 April, 9:30 am - 12 noon and 1:30 - 4pm.

A Zoom link will be sent to participants in the week before training begins.

Further information

Access trainer profiles and the training program on the OHV website at: https://oralhistoryvictoria.org.au/event/online_beginners_training_apr_2021/