1. Erika Dyk with Kim Rensch and Angela Hase NDCTE 2016
My North Dakota Story
Erika Dyk with Kim Rensch and Angela Hase
NDCTE 2016

2. I first met North Dakota…

3. We tell stories to
remember.

4. We tell stories to
cultivate community.

5. Stories are the emotional glue that connects you to information
produce experiences
Stories
shape information into meaning
are more likely to be shared
Thomas, J. (2012). 7 reasons storytelling is important for branded content. Retrieved from

7. Our goals
Inspire you to incorporate North Dakota as a character into your classrooms
Give you a space to share stories, practical ideas, and resources so that you can use My North Dakota Story in your classrooms and communities

8. A Vision of Celebration and Honor

9. A sense of place
What do your stories tell about you?

16. Imagination Fuel Create a North Dakota dictionary
A collection of stories featuring different roads or exits in North Dakota
Tell the story of a local landmark
Imagination Fuel

17. 4. Partner with the older generation and help tell their stories
4. Partner with the older generation and help tell their stories. The nursing homes are full of stories
Imagination Fuel

18. 5. Partner with the community to tell stories, i. e
5. Partner with the community to tell stories, i.e. local museums, businesses, organizations, etc.
6. Partner with the history teachers to tell North Dakota’s stories
Imagination Fuel

19. opens the door of your classroom to the community
Sharing stories
opens the door of your classroom to the community

20. What’s your North Dakota story?