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Course Overview
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1
Welcome and navigation
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It's very nice to meet you
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Intro to oral history and interviewing
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Walk through the course interface and format
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Download our booklet of questions
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Download one-sheet questions we have printed in quantity
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Interviewing Mini Course - a printable companion guide
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Additional copies of materials
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Join the Facebook group
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2
Thursday, January 21
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Replay
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Are you called to this work?
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The network we wish we'd had
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Who is not a good fit for this profession?
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Why great interviews start with great questions
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Zoom link(5:00-6:30 p.m. Mountain time)
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3
Thursday, January 28
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Replay
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The basic kit
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Saving and backing up files
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Always use a backup!
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Microphone types and audio comparisons
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Recording audio from two people onto one device
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Why we haven't loved recording interviews via video in the past, but why that is changing.
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Zoom Link
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4
Thursday, February 4
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Replay
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Our packages and pricing
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The world of transcription is changing rapidly - here is the latest
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New tutorial of oTranscribe
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New video tutorial - dictate into Microsoft Word with a Microsoft 365 subscription
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Assignment: Schedule an interview to gain practice
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PDF tutorial as a reminder - how to do an interview
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Audio #1 from my first interview with Norma Kier
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Audio #2 from my first interview with Norma
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The first pages of Norma's book - final product of the interview
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Recording a backup of Zoom interviews - a tutorial video
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Zoom link
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5
Thursday, February 11
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Replay
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Marketing your services
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Competition and collaboration
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Reaching youth
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Working with clients at the end of life
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Zoom link
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6
Extra Q&A session
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February 16 Q&A session
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7
Thursday, February 18
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Replay
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The basics of organizational structure and bookkeeping
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Confidentiality, code of conduct and boundaries
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Listening is a sacred act
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Follow the nudge to start now
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Zoom link
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FAQ
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How long will this class take?
There will be 5 live session which will start Thursday, January 21 at 5 pm Mountain Standard Time. The prepared instruction will run for 90 minutes with the recording on, and there will be another 30 minutes of discussion afterward.
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Is this self-paced?
No, this is meant to be a cohort-style live class. Each class will offer a prepared instruction plus group coaching.
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What is included in this course?
There will be: 5-weeks of live instruction/group coaching; a closed FaceBook group so class members can network; the self-paced online course entitled "How to do oral history;" and the self-paced online course entitled "Sensitive subjects/writing about the hard stuff." This is a REALLY low price for this professional bundle because it is still in beta development - this is only the second time it has been offered.
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What if I miss a session or if the time doesn't work for me?
We hope you can join us live, but the sessions will be recorded. If you miss a class or want a refresh, you can go back and watch the replay.
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What level of interviewer should I be?
It is great if you have already done some interviewing or family history writing, but we assume you are just starting out in the business. We'll walk you through what it takes so you can decide if you want to start this rewarding line of work.
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What will happen after the course ends?
We have established a professional mentoring group which you may join following this class. As part of that membership, you will be able to acces our online courses and writing class this spring. If you enroll now, you'll be able to access that at the Founder's rate of $17 per month, which will never increase no matter how much the price goes up in the future.
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How much are you going to share about your business?
We plan to open our methods and model, including pricing, marketing strategies, and plans for the future.
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Will there be a certification at the end?
This 5-weeks will cover an introductory level to help you get started. There will be no official certification offered, but our current members have requested a certification, so we anticipate creating that in the future.
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