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For the most up to date descriptions of the classes being offered- click on the class name in the calendar to reveal more details about the class. | For the most up to date descriptions of the classes being offered- click on the class name in the calendar to reveal more details about the class. | ||
<u>Ancestry.com</u>- One of the free websites offered to LDS Members. | <u>Ancestry.com or Hands-On Ancestry.com</u>- One of the free websites offered to LDS Members. One will learn how to search the site, how to use the filters and wildcards. As well as information on how to sync with Family Search. A must for all researchers! Intermediate. A Hands-on option is also taught- this is a two hour class where participants work within their own trees searching, attaching sources, and syncing with FamilySearch. | ||
<u>Ancestry DNA</u>- Basic DNA is sometimes taught the week before. Then two weeks of class to work with analysis of your Ancestry DNA results and how to use those results in solving mysteries in your own trees. This is also a hands on class but you must have already done your DNA through Ancestry in order to get the full benefit of the hands on portion. These classes are taught by Tammy Stevenson | |||
<u>Attaching Obituaries (and Other Challenging Sources)</u> - Learn the ins and outs of using source linker to attach all those people listed in an obituary. Change button and effective reason statements will also be covered. Taught by Sharon. All levels. | <u>Attaching Obituaries (and Other Challenging Sources)</u> - Learn the ins and outs of using source linker to attach all those people listed in an obituary. Change button and effective reason statements will also be covered. Taught by Sharon. All levels. | ||
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<u>Basic Scandinavian Records Online</u>-Norway, Denmark and Sweden all have many records online. This class will show the basics of searching all three sites. More in-depth classes for each of the sites will be made available as the need arises. Call Kathleen Hedberg for one to one help, or to schedule a class if there are enough interested for a full class. | <u>Basic Scandinavian Records Online</u>-Norway, Denmark and Sweden all have many records online. This class will show the basics of searching all three sites. More in-depth classes for each of the sites will be made available as the need arises. Call Kathleen Hedberg for one to one help, or to schedule a class if there are enough interested for a full class. | ||
<u>Consultant Training-</u>A round table discussion forum for Temple and Family History Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Temple and Family History Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday or Thursday at 1:30 p.m, January-November. Dates may change in February due to RootsTech. All levels. | <u>Consultant Training-</u>A round table discussion forum for Temple and Family History Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Temple and Family History Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday or Thursday at 1:30 p.m, January-May, September-November. Dates may change in February due to RootsTech. All levels. An additional second hour class will be taught each month if there is interest in learning more about using the Consultant Planner, the Find Take Teach program or Descendancy Research. | ||
<u>Creating Family Connections--A Youth Family History Day Camp</u> - A 4-day camp designed for youth ages, 11-18, to teach youth about creating family connections using familysearch.org. The workshop format allows participants lots of hands-on practice. Adding information, photos and stories will be the focus of the class. Friday is an optional day when participants can come with their personal questions and have uninterrupted, supervised work time. | <u>Creating Family Connections--A Youth Family History Day Camp</u> - A 4-day camp designed for youth ages, 11-18, to teach youth about creating family connections using familysearch.org. The workshop format allows participants lots of hands-on practice. Adding information, photos and stories will be the focus of the class. Friday is an optional day when participants can come with their personal questions and have uninterrupted, supervised work time. | ||
<u>Death,Wills and Probates</u>- This is a powerpoint presentation showing what information can be found in various death records and how to find some of them online. Taught by Tammy Stevenson | |||
<u>DNA: Finding Your Biological Family through DNA</u> - Taught by Susan Pelton | <u>DNA: Finding Your Biological Family through DNA</u> - Taught by Susan Pelton | ||
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<u>Evernote</u>- A cloud based note keeping system. See how to use this service to aid in Family History. This is free and can be used on mobile devices and computers. Everything is linked automatically between your accounts on different devices. There are four classes for Evernote, Sharon will be teaching one class per month and rotating through the classes. Beginner to Intermediate. | <u>Evernote</u>- A cloud based note keeping system. See how to use this service to aid in Family History. This is free and can be used on mobile devices and computers. Everything is linked automatically between your accounts on different devices. There are four classes for Evernote, Sharon will be teaching one class per month and rotating through the classes. Beginner to Intermediate. | ||
<u>Family Search- | <u>FamilySearch Fixing Issues</u>- In this class we will discuss how to fix some of the problems found in trees. If you have examples and need some help with them, please bring them to the class. Topics will include-editing and adding information, merging duplicates, restoring persons, fixing relationships, detaching sources which don't belong to your family, and creating cases for issues only FamilySearch can solve. | ||
<u>Family Search- Memories.</u> Learn how to add in photos, documents, stories and audio using the computer or by using the Family Search Family Tree app or Family Search Memories app. Adding memories has even been easier. | |||
<u>Findagrave.com</u> - Are you making the most of findagrave.com? Are you simply using it for your own research or are you making it better for everyone? Learn how to edit inaccurate or incomplete information, add new information, photos, stories, and documents, and create virtual cemeteries of your own family. All levels. | <u>Findagrave.com</u> - Are you making the most of findagrave.com? Are you simply using it for your own research or are you making it better for everyone? Learn how to edit inaccurate or incomplete information, add new information, photos, stories, and documents, and create virtual cemeteries of your own family. All levels. | ||
<u>MyHeritage.com</u>- Another of the websites free to all LDS Account holders. Come learn how to navigate their website, use the search options, smart matches, and record matches. Also included how to upload your own tree to take advantage of their super search section. Taught by Tammy Stevenson | |||
<u>Newspapers.com</u> - This class will answer the following questions: How do I use newspapers.com? How do I know which newspapers are on-line? What is the best way to search newspapers.com? How do I clip the article I want? Newspapers.com, owned by ancestry.com, is free to use at family history centers. All skill levels. Taught by Sharon Bowers. | <u>Newspapers.com</u> - This class will answer the following questions: How do I use newspapers.com? How do I know which newspapers are on-line? What is the best way to search newspapers.com? How do I clip the article I want? Newspapers.com, owned by ancestry.com, is free to use at family history centers. All skill levels. Taught by Sharon Bowers. | ||