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
Genealogical Software
Platforms
Online Search Capabilities & 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
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 2
Genealogy Programs for Windows
Family Tree Maker 2019
Features
Disadvantages
Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 9.0
Features
Disadvantages
RootsMagic 7
Features
Disadvantages
Ancestral Quest 16
Features
Disadvantages
Family Historian
Features
Disadvantages
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 3
Genealogy Programs for Macintosh
Family Tree Maker 2019
Features
Disadvantages
Reunion
Features
Disadvantages
MacFamilyTree
Features
Disadvantages
Heredis 2021 Mac
Features
Disadvantages
Gramps
Features
Disadvantages
Running Windows on a Macintosh
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 4
Organizing Your Family Trees Online
Privacy Issues
Security Tips
Online Family Tree Websites
Ancestry
FamilySearch Family Tree
WikiTree
MyHeritage
Geni
Famberry
TNG (The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding)
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 5
Genealogy Mobile Applications
Genealogical Software Companion Apps
Family Tree Maker Connect
Legacy Family Tree
Ancestral Quest
RootsMagic
Reunion
Heredis
MacFamilyTree
Website Companion Apps
Ancestry
MyHeritage
Find A Grave
BillionGraves
Stand-Alone GEDCOM Viewer Apps
FamViewer
GedView
Kinsmap
GedTree Free
Miscellaneous Apps
Dropbox
Google Drive
Evernote
OneNote
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Module 6
Storing, Organizing, Analyzing & Displaying Research Programs
Cloud-Based Systems
Backup Systems
File Transfer Systems
Timelines
Mapping
Note-Taking
Mind Mapping
Presenting Your Research
Other Miscellaneous Programs
Spreadsheets
Glossary
Suggested Reading
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