About the Illinois WWII Memorial Board Classroom Project

The Illinois World War II Memorial Board, the Area 5 Learning Technology Center, and their partners have created a statewide digital project -- the Illinois WWII Memorial Board Classroom Project.

The two main goals of the Illinois Classroom Project are:

1.     To provide students the opportunity, training and equipment to do personal interviews and captured World War II Veterans' experiences organized around an inquiry-based, digital-story telling learning experience.

2.     To provide students with authentic connections which foster a deeper understanding and knowledge of the overall purpose and sacrifices made by Illinois WWII survivors, their families and their communities.

The combination of inquiry and digital storytelling of Illinois WWII era experiences are introducing students and their instructors to new avenues of study. In addition, they are acquiring a personal appreciation for the contributions and dedication of the “Greatest Generation” to the common cause of maintaining democracy and freedom worldwide.

Please vist our WWII Classroom Project Videos and WWII Classroom Project Images to experience personal Illinois WWII Veterans' memories.

To find out more about an Illinois WWII Veteran interview, see "Project Information" for a list of the project schools and other contacts.

Contributions to the WWII Memorial Board to further support this project can be made by purchasing a memorial brick for a WWII Veteran or through a cash donation.  See:  http://ww2il.com/