Beginner
Using the Saturation Approach to Expand the Coverage of the Family Tree
Handouts coming soon…
Beginner
Computer Basics for Family History
Files, browsers, digital organization, keyboard shortcuts, splitting windows, etc
Beginner
It’s All Relative — Engaging Everyone in Family History
A Little Competition Can Work Wonders
Apps
All About Apps
A survey of Puzzilla, Virtual Pedigree, Relative Finder, Descendancy Explorer, Tree Sweeper, etc.
Beginner
English Research: 1837 to present
Information about websites, where to look, what to expect from an English census, etc.
Beginner
Indexing 101
All the basics so that you can start indexing today! Sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed with the constantly changing technology or being afraid to make mistakes. Sister Banner’s here to relieve all your fears and give you a proper jump start!
Beginner
Foreign Language & Intermediate Indexing
Indexing in a foreign language can be done by everyone! The church is asking us to branch outside our English comfort zone and help other countries index their records. You’ll be surprised how simple it can be once you have the right tools.
Beginner
In-Home Activities
Discovering and Connecting with your ancestors through Family Search’s new In Home Activities and Discovery Center. Helping deepen our charge for home-centered learning.
Beginner
Stretched for Time
How to set and meet goals in Family History when you only have 5 minutes a day. This class covers many quick tasks that can be completed by any skill level.
Ancestry.com
Mobile Memories
How to take and upload images/documents to Family Search and Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com
Family DNA Research: How to get started
What’s this new-fangled DNA research and how can it really help me in family history? Isn’t it invasive? Is it expensive? How do I start? We answer all these questions and more in this intro to family DNA research.
Ancestry.com
Ancestry Tips and Tricks
Did you know Ancestry would sync directly with Family Search? Did you know an Ancestry Tree could help you with research? Did you know Ancestry just released some new exciting tagging options for your tree? If you didn’t, come to this class and learn about these and other tips for getting the most out of Ancestry.com P.S. Ancestry.com is available to all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We’ll show you how to sign up for free if you don’t already have an account, and give you a shortcut to getting your tree started there.
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com for Beginners
Set up account, basic overview, tips for working between FamilySearch.org & Ancestry.com
Beginner
British Research
So you’ve crossed the pond and found yourself in unfamiliar territory…well Brother White is an expert in the tools and geography of ole Blighty and has come to help you excel in English research. This class is a discussion format where you can ask any questions from a native.
Beginner
Family Search 101
We cover all the basics in the class from creating an account to adding your first family name in the tree. Computers are scary and we’re here to help you really grasp the basics so that you can be on your way to becoming a Family Search Pro in no time!
Beginner
Finding Your Ancestors–Tips for Beginning Researchers
This class is designed to help those who are just getting started in Family Search. You will learn about the different kinds of records available and how to find those records. You will learn how to interpret the information that you find and how and where to enter it in Family Search.