Refining Internet and Digital Skills for Genealogy
Course Description:
This
course covers essential online genealogical research trends and digital methods
necessary for productive family history research in the twenty-first century.
The focus will be on using computers for research, but much of what will be
covered will also apply to apps on mobile devices. Track components include
organizing, searching, records, tools, and more.
What students should bring to the course:
Students
should have a basic understanding of operating a computer and accessing the
Internet. Students should also have an understanding of basic genealogical
sources and terminology. Prior to the course students might want to set up
accounts for Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, or other cloud storage services.
Laptops and tablets are welcome in class for note-taking and testing new
skills.
Lecture
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Unit or Topic
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1.
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Maintaining an Organized Computer: Digital Filing & The
Cloud
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2.
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Evernote: A Genealogist’s Research Workbook
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3.
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Building a Digital Research Plan
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4.
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A Guided Tour to Cyndi’s List
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5.
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Advanced Google Skills
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6.
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Using Internet Indexes: Navigating the Pitfalls of the Digital
Age to Find Your Ancestors
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7.
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Newspaper Tools Online: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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8.
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The Hidden Web: Digging Deeper
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9.
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Unappreciated Treasures: Libraries, Archives & Digital
Collections
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10.
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Foreign Language Tools for English-Speaking Genealogists
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11.
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Timelines: The Straight Line Between You and Your Ancestor
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12.
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Pin Your Ancestors Down with Google Maps & Google Earth
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13.
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Spreadsheets 101: Excel®, The Genealogist’s Underutilized Tool
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14.
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Ten Resources I Use Every Day: Miscellaneous Tips for the Online
Researcher
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15.
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Remaining instructional time will be hands-on computer lab
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Course
Instructor:
Cyndi Ingle is the owner and creator of Cyndi’s List of
Genealogy Sites on the Internet, www.CyndisList.com, a categorized index to over 333,000
online resources. Cyndi’s List is an award-winning site which helps
millions of visitors worldwide. Cyndi, a genealogist for more than 34 years, is
a past-member of the board of directors for the National Genealogical Society.
She is the author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet
titled, Netting Your Ancestors, Cyndi's List, and Planting
Your Family Tree Online: How To Create Your Own Family History Web Site.
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