rootstech conference

  • Ancestry.com, brick wall, family historian, family tree, Genealogy

    RootsTech Conference

    This weekend is the RootsTech Genealogy Conference. If you can’t attend the conference they are offering some fun streaming classes online, here is the list and times that these will be streaming.

    Thursday
    8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers
    11:00 a.m. The Future of Genealogy – panel
    1:45 p.m. Tell it Again – Kim Weitkamp
    3:00 p.m. The Genealogists Gadget Bag – Jill Ball and panel
    4:15 p.m. Finding the Obscure and Elusive…- James Tanner

    Friday
    8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers
    9:45 a.m. Researching Ancestors Online – Laura Prescott
    11:00 a.m. FamilySearch Family Tree – Ron Tanner
    1:45 p.m. Google Search…and Beyond – Dave Barney
    3:00 p.m. From Paper Piles to Digital Files – Valerie Elkins

    Saturday
    8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers
    9:45 a.m. Using Technology to Solve Research… – Karen Clifford
    11:000 a.m. Digital Storytelling: More than Bullet Points – Denise Olson

    All streaming sessions will be at Mountain Standard Time. You can see descriptions on the class links on the schedule page of the website.

  • Ancestry.com, family reunions, family tree, Genealogy, preserving memories

    New Year, New Genealogy Conferences

    It is that time of year, Family Tree University and RootsTech are having their annual Conferences within the next few months. There are some positive changes to both conferences. Family Tree University has 15 Virtual Classes that you can view whenever you have time. Here is more details on their classes. February 22-24, early Bird sign up ends January 25th.

    • 15 half-hour video classes in three tracks:
      • genealogy technology track
      • research strategies track
      • ethnic research track
    • Unlimited viewing: Your all-access pass gets you into all 15 classes during the three-day conference—you can even download the videos to watch again later or view ones you missed!
    • Make your own schedule: Because the classes are pre-recorded, you don’t have to show up at a specific time to catch the ones you want—or choose between sessions you’re interested in.
    • Live chats and message board discussions: Enhance your conference experience by participating in conversations with FTU staff and instructors. Chat topic schedule to come!
    • Convenience: Unlike in-person genealogy conferences and seminars, you can take part in the Family Tree University Virtual Conference anywhere you can connect to the internet: at home, at the library, at the coffee shop with your laptop—choose the spot that works best for you. Best of all: No travel costs and parking hassles!
    • Value: Conference registration saves you 55% off the price of purchasing each video separately ($29.99). It’s like getting 8 classes for free!
    • “Swag bag” of freebies from ShopFamilyTree.com

     

    Rootstech Conference is March 21-23rd this year and has a couple new opportunities, one Story@Home which provides you with classes and performances to help guide you on better ways to preserve and share your families stories. And the other new opportunity is Getting Started Track for Beginners.

    • Learn the basics of starting your family history
    • Discover 10 activities you can do to get started
    • Get hands-on experience with family history tools
    • Recording and preserving family stories
    • Use your smartphone or other devices for family history
    • Using Google search to help find your ancestors

    The Conference will also have 250 informative Sessions and Larger Expo, it will be a lot of fun. The Early Bird registration is available now, grab it quick because it will go fast.

     

     

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    FAMILY HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

    RootsTech annual Family History and Technology Conference is going to be February 2-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. I got the opportunity to watch some of their video conferences last year, and really hope to have the opportunity again this year. RootsTech will help you discover emerging technologies and devices to improve your research. You’ll have hands on learning workshops and interactive presentations. Network with other technology creators to advance your family history through technology. And share with technology providers your needs for further research.

    You can visit http://rootstech.org/ for more information on registration.