Computers and the Internet have revolutionized the way families communicate. This course will highlight a few specific ways to use your computer and the Internet to build and strengthen family ties. Topics will include using multimedia techniques to preserve and share family photographs, building an online family tree, creating virtual family history tours/videos, creating online family newsletters, digitizing scrapbooks, publishing an online family history and creating and maintaining family websites, using communication tools such as Skype, and using social media (blogs, Facebook, and Twitter) to find long lost cousins, and stay in touch with relatives.
Course Content
Module 1
Get Connected
Introduction
Essential Hardware, Software and Peripherals
Other Peripherals and Software
Web Browsers
The Cloud
Advantages and Disadvantages to Cloud Computing
Online Storage and Backup
Backups and Other Precautions
Internet Safety
Privacy and Copyright
Summary
Glossary of Terms
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 2
Connecting The Living
Leaving Virtual Bread Crumbs
Social Media
Blogs
Facebook
GenealogyWise
Twitter
Twitter Terminology
Pinterest
Google Alerts
Other Ways to Locate the Living
Skype
Second Life
Second Life Lingo (Terminology)
DNA Testing
Summary
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 3
Connecting The Dead
Cemetery Websites
BillionGraves
Find A Grave
Interment.net
Names in Stone
Photographs
AncientFaces
DeadFred
HistoryPin
WhatWasThere
Funeral Cards and Obituaries
Locality-Based Research Websites
Google Earth
History Geo.com
Timelines
OurTimeLines
Preceden
TimeGlider
TimeToast
Memorial Pages
Summary
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 4
Creative Ways To Share Your Memories
Sharing Memories
Family History Presentations, Slideshows, and Videos
Interactive Family History Tour
Online Scrapbooks and Document Preservation
Electronic Publishing
Family Newsletters
Family History eBooks: Self-Publishing Options
Family Website
Keeping Track of Your Online Activities
Social Bookmarking
Note Taking
Summary
Suggested Reading and Resources
Module 5
Putting It All Together - Exercises
Exercise 1: Google Alerts
Exercise 2: Fold 3 Memorial Pages
Summary
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