Thursday, June 30, 2011

Free Geni.com Webinar Tonight at 8PM ET




On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET, Geni.com will be hosting a free webinar that will show you how to successfully participate in and create Projects. Space is limited, so register for your spot now. Don’t wait!

About Geni, Inc.
Geni is solving the problem of genealogy by creating a single family tree of the world. Using the basic free service at Geni.com, users can build their family tree, invite relatives to join it, find relatives in other trees, and then merge trees. The largest tree on Geni contains over 50 million people. Geni’s pay services include enhanced research tools as well as keepsake products created from family tree data. Geni welcomes both casual genealogists and experts who wish to discover new relatives and stay in touch with family. Geni is privately held and based in Los Angeles, California. Its financial backers include Founders Fund and Charles River Ventures. It was founded in 2006 by serial entrepreneur David Sacks, who was the original Chief Operating Office of PayPal and also the founder of Yammer, Inc.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Free webinar now online - Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story by Lisa Alzo

Anyone with a desire to start writing their family history should watch the recording of today's webinar, Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story, presented by Lisa Alzo. One attendee wrote:


Lisa has inspired me to start writing THIS AFTERNOON. I have thought for years about how to organize and start our family history--now I have good suggestions on how to organize it that will fit my style.

I especially liked the suggestion of writing individual character sketches and am anxious to get started with her new ideas.

View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event, the 1 hour 33 minute recording of Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until July 11, 2011.

Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Own your own copy of Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and four pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.

Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of lisa that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, July 4, 2011.

Viewers' comments
  • This webinar exceeded my expectations. Before viewing this webinar I was not sure I'd want to write a family history but now I really do want to. Lisa did a terrific job and presented a ton of helpful information. Thank you!
  • Very good Webinar. She really knows how to tell you the best way to get started. I like the idea of using Photos and family stories plus the passport/visa/passenger way of introducing a story or book.
  • This was very motivating and enjoyable. I am not as overwhelmed by all the info I have as I was before. Also I feel more confident about some of the approaches I have been considering. Great Job!
  • Thank you Lisa, and Geoff. You have inspired me to get started turning facts into stories. I had no idea Legacy had so many features to help with the writing projects.  I appreciated seeing you demonstrate the timeline and report features. These webinars have given me confidence to dig in.
  • Terrific!!! Very informative and it encourages me to write my family history which I have wanted to do but didn't even know how to start. This gives me the tools to do just that.
  • She made writing about my family seem a lot less intimidating and more "do-able". I don't have to write Gone With the Wind -- I can just start writing.
  • Lisa has inspired me to start writing THIS AFTERNOON. I have thought for years about how to organize and start our family history--now I have good suggestions on how to organize it that will fit my style.
  • I have attended a number of similar lectures but none have "fired up" my desire to get writing like this one by Lisa Alzo. Kudos.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Watch Geoff Live: Adding an Obituary with Legacy's Geoff Rasmussen - Friday, July 1, 2011
  • Leveraging the Power of "We": a Watershed Event in Discovering Where to Find Your Ancestors with FamilySearch's Michael Ritchey - Wednesday, July 6, 2011
  • The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships with Ugo Perego - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  • Google Images and Beyond with Maureen Taylor - Wednesday, July 20, 2011
  • Organizing for Success with Karen Clifford - Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • Newspapers for Genealogists with Tom Kemp - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
  • Best Internet Resources for African American Genealogy with Angela Walton-Raji - Wednesday, August 31, 2011
  • Facebook for Genealogists with Thomas MacEntee - Wednesday, September 14, 2011
  • Researching Your Connecticut Ancestors with Marian Pierre-Louis - Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Click here to register.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Got Rev War Ancestors?

DearREADERS,
Register for Ol' Myrt's upcoming genealogy webinar. It's all about the revolution - the American Revolution.

Men, don't let the term "daughters" throw you. Delving into NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) application files can turn up documents provided as evidence of family relationships for each generation. Join this webinar Saturday to view a live demo of the DAR website and learn about the small but significant part that must be done in person or via remote research assistance. 


Ol' Myrt here particularly recommends this newly revised website, as you can search for not only the patriotic ancestor, but for family  members of the generations "in between." Once you find a lineage that is close to yours (perhaps "branching in" about 3-4 generations back) you can immediately download the application file with references to proof documents for a small fee.

Then its a matter of obtaining the source documents. There are a few tricks to this part, so be sure to tune in to the webinar for the latest info.


NSDAR - Resources for your Revolutionary War Ancestors WEBINAR
Presenter: DearMYRTLE
Saturday, July 2, 2011

Host: Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree Extension Series 
10:00 AM - Pacific 
11:00 AM - Mountain 
12:00 PM - Central 
1:00 PM - Eastern 


Participate in the live broadcast Saturday 2 July 2011.
Thereafter, this webinar will be in the member-only area at SCGS website.
 
For more information about Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree Extension Series see: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2011.htm

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Legacy Family Tree webinars - 8 to choose from through August

We've got a great lineup of free webinars for you to attend this summer. Some of the biggest names in genealogy will speak to us about writing, obituaries and Legacy, FamilySearch wikis and forums, DNA, images, Google, organization, newspapers, and even African-American genealogy. Sign up for one or sign up for them all - they are free to join. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 so register today at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp.

June 2011
Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story by Lisa Alzo. Wednesday, June 29.

July 2011
Watch Geoff Live: Adding an Obituary by Geoff Rasmussen. Friday, July 1.
FamilySearch Wiki and Forums by FamilySearch's Michael Ritchey. Wednesday, July 6.
The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships by Ugo Perego. Wednesday, July 13.
Google Images and Beyond by Maureen Taylor. Wednesday, July 20.

August 2011
Organizing for Success by Karen Clifford. Wednesday, August 3.
Newspapers for Genealogists by Tom Kemp. Wednesday, August 17.
Best Internet Resources for African-American Genealogy by Angela Walton-Raji. Wednesday, August 31.

More Information
Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp for detailed descriptions of each webinar and to register.

Jamboree Live Broadcast: "Google Search Strategies for Genealogists" with Lisa Louise Cooke

Jamboree Live Broadcast: "Google Search Strategies for Genealogists" with Lisa Louise Cooke

Frustrated by thousands of irrelevant search results in your recent Google searches for your family history? Do you want to achieve better results in a shorter amount of time? Learn the art of online search with genealogy podcaster and Google expert, Lisa Louise Cooke. in this class you will expand your Google search repetoire and learn techniques, tricks and tips to achieve better genealogical search results.

Lisa Louise CookeLisa Louise Cooke is the producer and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an online genealogy audio show at www.genealogygems.com. In addition to authoring the Genealogy Gems News blog, she is the author of the books The Genealogists' Google Toolbox and Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies, and the Google Earth for Genealogy DVD series, as well as a writer, instructor and podcaster for Family Tree Magazine.

Register by going to:


Then you will receive a confirmation email, with a link to view this live video stream:
http://streaming.webcastandbeyond.com/scgs


BE SURE to take into account the time zone differences.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Josh Taylor - Your Society's Next Generation: Reaching Out to New Communities

Join us for a FREE FGS Webinar on Saturday, June 18, 2011
4pm EASTERN
3pm CENTRAL
2pm MOUNTAIN
1pm PACIFIC


Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/202421622

In today’s world, a vast community of supporters for your genealogical society might fall outside the standard definition of “genealogists.” Learn how to work with historians, archivists, government officials, librarians, youth, and others to enhance your society’s meetings, publications, and overall success.

Focusing on the resources of the FGS Outreach Committee, this lecture is specifically geared towards Society officers seeking to expand their membership and their societies’ activities. The lecture will begin with an introduction of the various communities (including historians, archivists, librarians, government, and youth) that a genealogical society can perform outreach activities towards, focusing on specific success stories from FGS member societies. The lecture will then focus on methods for developing outreach plans, and implementing them within a genealogical society. Attention will be spent towards developing lectures, newsletter items, and other functions to bring in members “outside’ the genealogical community.

This webinar will be presented by FGS board member D. Joshua Taylor. “Josh” is a nationally known and recognized genealogical author, lecturer, and researcher. Currently, Joshua is the Director of Education and Programs at the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a frequent speaker at genealogical societies, libraries, and other organizations across the United States. Active in the genealogical community, Joshua is the current Vice President of Administration for the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), where he also serves as chairman of the Conference Planning Committee and co-chair of the FGS/ISGS 2011 National Conference. He holds an MLS (Archival Management) and an MA (History) from Simmons College and has been a featured genealogist on NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? with actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Ashley Judd.

Title: Your Society's Next Generation: Reaching Out to New Communities
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CENTRAL TIME

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Genetic Genealogy Webinars - June Schedule



Relative Roots Webinars
www.relativeroots.net/webinars


Relative Roots is pleased to announce our webinar schedule for June:

Thursday, June 16
3pm Eastern (7pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your Y-DNA Results


Tuesday, June 21
3pm Eastern (7pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your mtDNA results.

Thursday, June 23
3pm Eastern (7pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your Family Finder results.


Thursday, June 23
11am Eastern (3pm GMT)
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA
FREE!

What is Genetic Genealogy? What tests are available and which one should I order? How much does a Genetic Genealogy test cost? Do I need to be a geneticist to understand my results?

If you're a complete beginner to Genetic Genealogy and want the answers to these questions and more, then this webinar is for you! Attendees will learn about the history of genetic genealogy, be introduced to DNA basics and inheritance paths, learn about the different types of DNA tests available for genealogy at Family Tree DNA, and learn about resources that will help you make the most of your Genetic Genealogy experience.

Tuesday, June 28
11am Eastern (3pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your Y-DNA Results


Thursday, June 30
11am Eastern (3pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your mtDNA results.

Tuesday, July 5
11am Eastern (3pm GMT)
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder

You’ve taken the plunge and ordered a genetic genealogy DNA test from Family Tree DNA, but now that you have your results, you don’t understand them? Join us for an info-packed webinar focusing on how to read and understand your Family Finder results.


Anytime!
Starting and Managing a Family Tree DNA Project

(This webinar was held live last month -- the recording will be available on-demand until at least June 30.)
Family Tree DNA has over 6,000 surname, geographical, heritage and haplogroup projects. All of these projects are run by volunteers who have a passion for genetic genealogy. Join us to learn about starting and managing a Family Tree DNA Project. We'll go over the Group Administrator Page (GAP), tools that are available for project administrators, and issues such as member recruitment.


ON-DEMAND NOW AVAILABLE!

Unable to attend the webinars live during the scheduled times? No problem! Relative Roots webinars are now recorded and available on-demand for viewing at your convenience. Recordings become available 24 hours after each live webinar and will remain online for at least 7 days.

There are two ways to register for on-demand access to our webinar recordings:

1) On-Demand Pre-Registration. This option will register you for the live webinar, then 24 hours after the live webinar ends, you'll receive an email containing the link to the recording; or

2) Visit the Relative Roots website at least 24 hours after the live webinar to register for on-demand access.


REGISTRATION
To register for any of these webinars, please visit Relative Roots at:
http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/

COST
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - FREE
Genetic Genealogy Demystified - $10 each, or all 3 for $25


SPECIAL OFFER FROM FAMILY TREE DNA
Attendees of Relative Roots' genetic genealogy webinars receive an exclusive, limited-time discount on select new tests and upgrades from Family Tree DNA! Complete details are provided at the end of each webinar.

For further information about Relative Roots webinars, to register, and to subscribe to the Relative Roots Webinars Announcements list, please visit Relative Roots at:

http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/


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Monday, June 6, 2011

Jamboree: Live Streaming Video Sessions Offered June 11 - FREE!

The Southern California Genealogical Society proudly announces that several Jamboree sessions will be available at no cost to genealogists and family historians around the globe. This offer is made possible through a special sponsorship provided by one of the conference’s exhibitor partners and long-time friend of Jamboree, RootsMagic.

Five sessions will be live-streamed on Saturday, June 11, 2011. The first session begins at 8:30 a.m. and the last session ends at 5:30 p.m.

“This technological step forward is challenging and exciting for Jamboree,” said conference chair Leo Myers. “One of the missions of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to help educate genealogists and family historians, and we take that mission very seriously. We are so excited about the opportunity to reach hundreds of genealogists around the globe.”

Sessions to be live streamed include the following. Click on the link to read more about each session and to register.

Lisa Louise Cooke
SA009 – Google Search Strategies for Genealogists
Saturday, June 11, 2011

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. PDT

Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF
SA019 - Fingerprinting Our Families – Using Ancestral Origins as a Genealogical Research Key
Saturday, June 11, 2011
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. PDT

David A. Lambert
SA024 – Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors
Saturday, June 11, 2011
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT

Kory Meyerink, AG, FUGA
SA035 – But it Ain’t Really the ORIGINAL Record!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. PDT

Kerry Bartels
SA043 – The Many Facets of the National Archives Website (NARA)
Saturday, June 11, 2011
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. PDT

The recordings are an extension of the popular SCGS online “webinar” (web-based seminar) series. Viewers can listen and watch a presentation by registering and then signing on to a website. The original webcast of the streamed video sessions and webinars are available to the genealogical community at no charge. Subsequent viewings of archived versions of the educational sessions are available to SCGS members through the Society’s website, www.scgsgenealogy.com. Donations are gratefully accepted through PayPal or through the SCGS website.

The Southern California Genealogical Society, founded in 1964, has more than 1,700 members. Located at 417 Irving, Burbank, the SCGS library has 30,000 volumes and is open to the public free of charge. SCGS publishes a respected quarterly journal for members; provides numerous lectures and seminars for beginners, intermediate and experienced researchers; sponsors a number of special interest groups; and hosts its yearly Jamboree which attracts some 1,800 attendees from all over the United States.

For over 20 years, RootsMagic, Inc. has been creating computer software with a special purpose- to unite families. “RootsMagic,” the award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history fun and easy. “Personal Historian” will help you easily write and preserve your life stories. “Family Reunion Organizer” takes the headaches out of planning those important get-togethers. And “Family Atlas,” which makes creating custom family maps fun and easy.

For more information contact Paula Hinkel, Jamboree Co-Chair, 818-415-5952.
Southern California Genealogy Jamboree - June 10-12, 2011
Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com

Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story with Lisa Alzo

You've gathered the facts, interviewed your relatives and entered the names, dates, and places into Legacy. Now what? Family history is so much more than just a collection of facts or charts. In this webinar, presented by professional writer, Lisa Alzo, you'll learn key techniques and tools for documenting your ancestors' lives, or your own life story, how to overcome writer's block, and methods for creating a compelling family history narrative in simple, manageable steps.
Join webinar host Geoff Rasmussen and speaker Lisa Alzo for this 90-minute free webinar, Ready, 

Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story.
The live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 2011, so register today to reserve your virtual seat. Registration is free.

Registerbut

About the presenter
Lisa A. Alzo. M.F.A. is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak/Eastern European genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books, including the award winning, Three Slovak Women, and hundreds of magazine articles, and writes the blog, The Accidental Genealogist.

Webinar time
The webinar will be live on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at:
  • 2pm Eastern (U.S.)
  • 1pm Central
  • 12pm Mountain
  • 11am Pacific/Arizona
  • 6pm GMT
Or use this Time Zone Converter.

Here's how to attend:
  1. Register at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp today. It's free!
  2. You will receive a confirmation email containing a link to the webinar.
  3. You will receive a reminder email during the week prior to the webinar.
  4. Calculate your time zone by clicking here.
  5. Click on the webinar link (found in confirmation and reminder emails) prior to the start of the webinar. Arrive early as the room size is limited to the first 1,000 arrivals that day.
  6. Listen via headset (USB headsets work best), your computer speakers, or by phone.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

Other upcoming webinars
Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Leveraging the Power of "We": a Watershed Event in Discovering Where to Find Your Ancestors with FamilySearch's Michael Ritchey. Register here.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011. The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships with Ugo Perego. Register here.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Google Images and Beyond with Maureen Taylor. Register here.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Organizing for Success with Karen Clifford. Register here.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Newspapers for Genealogists with Tom Kemp. Register here.

View past webinars
Our webinars are available in the archives at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp for at least 10 days. Select webinars are now available to purchase on CD for $9.95 each:

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Get a Second Life Webinar rescheduled for Monday

The dentist wins out (unfortunately) and will keep Ol' Myrt dopier (than usual?)  Wednesday, so by popular vote, the "Get a Second Life" Webinar is rescheduled for Monday 6th of June 2011.

You've probably heard about creating an avatar, but did you know there are genealogy meetings held in Second Life? YUP! Follow along as DearMYRTLE takes you on a tour of Second Life genealogy venues, discusses friending and teleporting. Come join the fun!

DATE:
CHANGED FROM WEDNESDAY TO MONDAY
6th of June 2011
TIME:
9:00 PM Eastern US

8pm Central
7pm Mountain
6pm Pacific (Same as Second Life time)


After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Register now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/142416400

Friday, June 3, 2011

Cruising with Legacy in 2012

Join us today at 2PM Eastern U.S. for a free webinar, "Cruising with Legacy in 2012". Legacy's 9th annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise will travel to the British Isles and/or the Norwegian Fjords. Learn all about it from our cruise coordinator, Christy Downing. Register for the free event at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp. Or visit http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/CruiseInfo_2012.asp.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

DearMYRTLE’s Twitter/TweetDeck Workshop Webinar

Join us for the webinar TONIGHT, weather permitting!

Confused by Twitter but want to know more? This live demo takes you through setting up a Twitter account, and modifying your Twitter page and learning about hashtags. Ol’ Myrt prefers TweetDeck as an easy way to view mentions, direct messages and tweets from all friends.

During the webinar, we will set up a Twitter account for Mr. Myrt. He's not sure WHY we would be doing this, but he is most certainly a great sport!

RETRYING: Last time we held this, Twitter went down, and we concentrated on TweetDeck. Tonight we have hail, tornado warnings, flickering lights and severe thunderstorms all around.


Title: DearMYRTLE’s Twitter/TweetDeck Workshop Webinar
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Eastern US
8pm Central time

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Register for this free webinar now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/811257064

Google Forms for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee

Today's webinar, Google Forms for Genealogists, presented by Thomas MacEntee, is now available in our webinar archives. One webinar attendee wrote, "I've never heard of Google Forms before but by the end of the hour I had a long list of possible projects using it. Not just for genealogists, the information can be used in any information-sharing setting." Enough said, I completely agree....

View the recording
If you could not make it to the live event, the 1 hour 26 minute recording of Google Forms for Genealogists is now available to view in our webinar archives. Visit www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp to watch. It is available for free until June 13, 2011.

Pre-order the webinar-on-CD
Googleformscdweb Own your own copy of Google Forms for Genealogists by purchasing the webinar-on-CD for just $9.95. It includes the recording of the class, the complete Q/A session, and 14 pages of handouts. Click here for more information or to purchase.

Special discount coupon
The special discount coupon of googleforms that was announced during the webinar is valid for 10% off anything in our online store through Monday, June 6, 2011.

Viewers' comments
  • The live demo was especially helpful and the examples really pulled everything together. Thanks so much!
  • Very informative. Didn't know these forms even existed until I saw the first webinar on Google Docs. Speaker was clear and concise.
  • Tom McCentee is very good at explaining everything you need to know about the webinar subject. You know for sure if you want to use the information or not. He is very easy to understand and does the webinar slowly enough that you can follow easily.
  • Thomas MacEntee is a very good teacher. He explained Google Forms in a way I could understand, and he also did a good job of bringing in uses for it, to get me excited about wanting to try it out for myself. It's important that what I learn be relevant to what I need to do, and this class is. Thank you both for a great class!
  • This was useful not only for genealogy, but also to organize info from class members coming to our 50th class reunion.
  • Once again Thomas has taught me new ways to use the internet.  Google Forms is going to be a useful tool, and I am so glad to have learned about it.  Another excellent webinar.
  • I've never heard of Google Forms before but by the end of the hour I had a long list of possible projects using it. Not just for genealogists, the information can be used in any information-sharing setting. Great webinar!
  • I enjoyed this webinar a lot. I liked the upscripted part about creating a form to send to family members for Father's Day. I think I will do that and put it on the blog I created about my grandfather. I can see lots of other uses for Google Forms.
Register for our upcoming webinars (free)
  • Cruising with Legacy Family Tree in 2012 with Christy Downing - Friday, June 3, 2011
  • Ready, Set, Write! Share Your Family's Story with Lisa Alzo - Wednesday, June 29, 2011
  • Leveraging the Power of "We": a Watershed Event in Discovering Where to Find Your Ancestors with FamilySearch's Michael Ritchey
  • The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships with Ugo Perego - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  • Google Images and Beyond with Maureen Taylor - Wednesday, July 20, 2011
  • Organizing for Success with Karen Clifford - Wednesday, August 3, 2011
  • Newspapers for Genealogists with Tom Kemp - Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Click here to register.