Online Research Workshop: Using Technology in Family History Research
Technology has revolutionized family history research—allowing us to access billions of records from the comfort of our homes and to store and organize countless files digitally. But with cutting edge tools and resources emerging all the time, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to keep up! Join us for this three-day, interactive online experience to learn how to further your research with technology through lectures from our staff, real-time demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, and lively Q&A sessions. This program is offered through Zoom meeting, allowing you to interact directly with our experts and other attendees for an immersive and enjoyable learning experience. This program includes:
• 7 lectures and access to recordings
• Lecture handouts and materials
• 2 one-on-one consultations (scheduled by our staff ahead of time)
• Live demonstrations from our experts
• Live, interactive Q&A sessions with instructors and fellow participants
ITINERARY
Thursday, June 13 - Getting Organized
9:30 a.m. ET: Welcome & Introductions
10:15 a.m. ET: Consultations and personal research
12:00 p.m. ET: Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. ET: Organizing Digital Files (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
3:00 p.m. ET: Best Practices for Digitizing Family Papers and Photographs (lecture), presented by Gabrielle Roth
4:00 p.m. ET: Online Family Trees (lecture), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
5:00 p.m. ET: Conclude
Friday, June 14 – Taking Your Research Further
10:00 a.m. ET: Consultations and personal research
12:00 p.m. ET: Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. ET: Making the Most of Google in Family History Research (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
3:00 p.m. ET: Mapping Ancestors on the Move (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
5:00 p.m. ET: Conclude
Saturday, June 15 – Technology Gamechangers
10:00 a.m. ET: Consultations and personal research
12:00 p.m. ET: Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. ET: Using AI in Family History Research (Lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
3:00 p.m. ET: DNA Tools (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
5:00 p.m. ET: Conclude
