GENEALOGY & COMPUTERS Class

Week 1	Introduction Walk through course syllabus Introduce instructor Outline the few logical rules for the class - please sign in - bring genealogy with you Introduce the class Determine experience level of class - so we can focus on what we need . What genealogy software do we use? Who has used Family History Center computers? Who is on the Internet? Introduce the Family History Center (FHC) Sign-in to allow for better planning and budgeting Fees for copies, films, and fiches - none for computer use Brief look at LDS role in genealogy ("Familys Are Forever") Will cover FHC programs: Ancestral File, IGI, Military Index, Soc. Sec. Death Index, Scottish Church Records, Mayflower descendants, Family History Library Catalog The Computer What are the parts, terms & capabilities? (modems,CDroms,etc.) What kind of computers should one buy? (minimum requirements) Should your coputer be upgraded? Is it worth it? Discussion on general computer use and costs.
Week 2	Personal genealogy software: Demonstrate features of Personal Ancestry File (PAF) Enter data Make changes Searches Printing, Reports, Blank Forms, etc. GEDCOM files Import / Export Compare other available softwares (FTM, AQ, etc.) Sources of software for free or purchase Points To Remember: Include the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY
Week 3	Demonstrate Family Search softwares: Ancestry File (pedigrees, family groups) International Genealogical Index (births/christenings,marriages) Social Security Death Index (deaths after 1962) Possibly some hands-on practise in the FHC
Week 4	Demonstrate Family Search softwares: Military Index (currently only Korea & Vietnam Wars) Scottish Church Records (from 1500s to 1854) Mayflower Descendants (crew & passengers and their descendents) Family History Library Catalog (index of everything in Salt Lake) Possibly some hands-on practise in the FHC
Week 5	Introduction to the Internet History of the Internet Parts of the Internet are Aarpnet, Http, Ftp, Surenet, Telnet, the WEB, etc.) Getting On-line / Accessing the Internet Internet Service Providers (ISPs) examples: AOL, Prodigy, IDT, ATT, etc. Browsers include MS Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL's, etc. Email MS Mail, MS Exchange, OutLook Express,Galaxy, etc.
Week 6	INTERNET as a tool box E-Mail Uses, benefits, costs, safety, etc. Newsgroups & BBSes Uses, benefits, costs, safety, etc. By area, location, country, state, county, town By surname, nationality, race, military service Points To Remember: NETiquette - capitalization is shouting, no flaming, etc. Confidentiality & Safety Signature Files
Week 7	INTERNET as a tool box Internet Pages (ftp & http) Uses, benefits, costs, safety, etc. By area, location, country, state, county, town By surname, nationality, race, military service By organizations, religions, schools, railroad, prisons, Masons, etc. Sites for Beginners ( Newbies ) Reading, classes, etc. Points To Remember: Copyright laws Virtual Classes on the Internet Question source accuracy
Week 8	INTERNET as a tool box Put Your Family Tree On the Internet Costs, Page Editors, Display methods, Uploading/Downloading, GedComs, Page guidelines & limits, Speed of access, Size, Features, scanning pictures, etc.
Week 9	MAKE UP MISSED TOPICS & Practice In The FHC
Week 10	MAKE UP MISSED TOPICS & Practice In The FHC