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August 25, 2024

Update: “Show Me” Slides

In the Trainers menu for The Family History Guide is an entry for Show Me slides. These Google slides are a step-by-step visual reference that helps you learn the basic features of FamilySearch, such as navigation skills, adding sources for records, managing photographs and documents in Memories, etc. They show screen shots, diagrams, and notes to make learning a breeze....

FamilySearch/Training/What is new at The FHG

July 28, 2024

Here’s a Tip …

If you are a frequent visitor to The Family History Guide, you’re probably familiar with “Today’s Tip” which appears near the top of the Home page. Each Monday through Friday we post a family history tip that typically includes a link to a feature article or video, plus additional resources on the topic in The Family History Guide. These tips...

Training/What is new at The FHG

July 7, 2024

Presenting TFHG on Paper

It’s no secret that The Family History Guide website is too large to capture on paper. But it can be summarized and presented on paper, in as little as a two-page handout. Yet why would someone want to do that, if it’s easy to get on the website and view it online? The answer is that there may be situations...

Training/What is new at The FHG

June 23, 2024

Class Outlines: An Update

We have been back to work on Class Outlines for The Family History Guide. The total number of finished Class Outlines is now 209, with many more to come. These can be used as easy and concise training tools to develop quick courses in family history, or as self-study guides. The entire list of Class Outlines is available on this...

Training/What is new at The FHG

June 23, 2024

10 Genealogy YouTube Channels You Shouldn’t Miss

One of the most enjoyable ways to learn about family history might be YouTube videos. However, some videos on YouTube are not always easy to follow, or they may contain misleading content. Quality matters, and there are quite a number of videos produced by expert individuals and organizations that can lead you through a successful learning experience. Below are 10...

Research/Training/YouTube

May 25, 2024

Breaking News: The Family History Guide on PBS

It has been a landmark week for The Family History Guide Association. On May 20 we received an unexpected email from “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid,” a popular documentary series that runs on various PBS channels. Their research team had selected us as a potential partner for the filming of their new project: Roots Rediscovered – Exploring the World of Genealogy....

General/Technology/The Family History Guide Association/Training/What is new at The FHG

May 5, 2024

Recap: The Online IGHR 2024 Expo

The IGHR (Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research), part of the Georgia Genealogical Society, held its annual online Expo on Saturday, May 4. The Family History Guide Association had two presentations at the Expo: Introduction to The Family History Guide and Research with The Family History Guide. The Expo is free and was sponsored by FamilySearch. Attendance was good, and...

The Family History Guide Association/Training

April 6, 2024

Sounds Good to Me!

Have you ever noticed your attention starting to wander a bit when you are watching a lengthy webinar or other research video, or even studying family history articles? A bit of background music may be just what you need. Playing your favorite tunes might work, but because they are your favorites, your attention might actually wander towards the music. Here’s...

Research/Training/What is new at The FHG

February 12, 2024

New: 2-Minute Demos

We’ve added a new item in the Trainers menu of The Family History Guide – 2-Minute Demos. At RootsTech, volunteers and staff for The Family History Guide Association have given thousands of demos of The Family History Guide website to visitors. Now we are unveiling a series of 2-Minute Demo scripts to help people show the site to friends, colleagues,...

RootsTech/Training/What is new at The FHG

January 31, 2024

Breaking News: A New Educational Partnership

Today we are excited to announce an official partnership between The Family History Guide Association and the National Genealogical Society. The Family History Guide Association will provide educational materials and training to the National Genealogical Society, enabling their members to accelerate their learning and research skills in genealogy. “We are thrilled to connect our organization members with the wealth of...

Learning/The Family History Guide Association/Training/What is new at The FHG

Category: Training

Update: “Show Me” Slides

Here’s a Tip …

Presenting TFHG on Paper

Class Outlines: An Update

10 Genealogy YouTube Channels You Shouldn’t Miss

Breaking News: The Family History Guide on PBS

Recap: The Online IGHR 2024 Expo

Sounds Good to Me!

New: 2-Minute Demos

Breaking News: A New Educational Partnership