This course is designed to give students a wide view of genealogical organization systems available. Geared toward making a sound decision and investment in ones genealogical software, this course will include cloud-based systems, online trees, desktop software, as well as a brief survey of alternative programs and systems for organizing and displaying genealogical research.
Course Content
Module 1
Overview & Review of Technology
Note about Web Addresses
Websites
Introduction
Genealogical Software
Platforms
Online Search Capabilities and Integration
Source Citations
Website Creation
Publishing Features
What is a GEDCOM File?
What is a Wiki?
What is The Cloud?
Decide Which is Right for You
Reviews
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 2
Genealogy Programs for Windows
Websites
Introduction
Family Tree Maker 2014
Features
Disadvantages
Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 8.0
Features
Disadvantages
RootsMagic 6 and 7
Features
Disadvantages
Ancestral Quest 14
Features
Disadvantages
The Master Genealogist 8.0
Features
Disadvantages
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 3
Genealogy Programs for Macintosh
Websites
Introduction
Family Tree Maker Mac 3
Features
Disadvantages
Reunion
Features
Disadvantages
MacFamilyTree
Features
Disadvantages
Heredis 2014 Mac
Features
Disadvantages
Myblood-line 1.3
Features
Disadvantages
iFamily for Leopard 2.8
Features
Disadvantages
Gramps
Features
Disadvantages
Running Windows on a Macintosh
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 4
Organizing Your Family Trees Online
Websites
Introduction
Privacy Issues
Security Tips
Online Family Tree Websites
Ancestry.com
View Profile
Quick Edit
Search Records
View Family Tree
Add Relatives
FamilySearch Family Tree
WikiTree
Mocavo
MyHeritage
Geni.com
Famberry
TNG
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 5
Genealogy Mobile Applications
Websites
Introduction
Genealogical Software Companion Apps
Family Tree Maker
Legacy Family Tree
Ancestral Quest
The Master Genealogist
RootsMagic
Reunion
Heredis
MacFamilyTree
Website Companion Apps
Legacy Mobile
MyHeritage
Saving Memories Forever
Shoebox (from Ancestry.com)
Find-A-Grave
BillionGraves
Stand-Alone GEDCOM Viewer Apps
FamViewer
Family Bee
GedView
GedStar Pro
Miscellaneous Apps
Dropbox
Google Drive
Evernote
OneNote
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 6
Storing, Organizing, Analyzing & Displaying Research Programs
Websites
Introduction
Cloud-Based Systems
Backup Systems
Mozy
BackBlaze
Carbonite
Symform
File Transfer Systems
Dropbox
Google Drive
Microsoft OneDrive
iCloud Drive
Timelines
Genelines
SmartDraw
BeeDocs Timeline 3D for Mac
myHistro
Mapping
Family Atlas
Google Maps
Animap
Note-Taking
Evernote
OneNote
Mind Mapping
XMind
Coggle
Presenting Your Research
Other Miscellaneous Programs
Evidentia
Pinterest
Snagit
Spreadsheets
Conclusion
Glossary
Suggested Reading
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