Study Center for MyHeritage

Beginning

1. Set up an account if you don't already have one.

• For FamilySearch, follow the steps in Goal 1, Choice A.
• For Ancestry, follow the steps in Goal 1, Choice A.
• For MyHeritage, follow the steps in Goal 1, Choice A.
• For Findmypast, follow the steps in Goal 1, Choice A.

2. Learn family history basics.

• Explore basic topics in family history for beginners.

3. Learn computer basics (optional).

• Explore basic topics in using computers, for Windows or Mac.

All Levels (Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced)

1. Get to know The Family History Guide.

• Learn the background and purpose of The Family History Guide.
• Create a free Online Tracker account so you can track your progress.
• Watch videos in the Watch and Learn section of the Home page.

2. Get familiar with features in The Family History Guide.

• Watch the Quick Tour video to learn how to navigate the features in the website.
• Explore the Features Help page to learn additional ways to use The Family History Guide.

3. Explore additional computer topics (optional).

• Explore Google apps for word processing, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Learn social media platforms such as for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Beginning

1. Navigate your MyHeritage family tree.

• Learn basic navigation skills in Goal 1.

2. Find and view information in your tree.

• View details for your ancestors in Goal 2.
• View people lists and relationships, in Goal 5.

3. Change and add information in your tree.

• Update or add information for existing ancestors, in Goal 3.
• Add new ancestors, in Goal 4.

All Levels (Beg./Int./Adv.)

4. Use MyHeritage tree features.

• Explore PedigreeMap tp see ancestor locations, in Goal 6.
• Learn to print your own ancestor charts and books, in Goal 7.

Intermediate

5. Use Sources for ancestors in your tree.

• Learn how to add sources, in Goal 8.
• Use hints and sources with ancestors in your tree, in Goal 9.

6. Manage your MyHeritage tree.

• Learn how how manage your tree and check its information, inGoal 9.

7. Use Smart Matches, Record Matches, and Discoveries.

• Learn how to use MyHeritage Smart Matches, in Goal 10.
• Use Record Matches and Discoveries, in Goal 11.

Beginning and Intermediate

1. Gather records.

• Learn how to gather your own personal records, in Goal 1.
• Learn how to gather records from relatives and others, in Goal 2.

2. Interview relatives.

• Learn effective ways to interview relatives for family history memories, in Goal 3.

3. Prepare photos and documents to add your tree.

• Prepare items for upload, in Goal 5.

4. Add photos, albums, slideshows, and timebooks.

• Learn to add, edit, and tag photos, in Goal 5.
• Create photo albums and slideshows, in Goal 6.
• View ancestor timelines, in Goal 7.
• Learn to add, edit, and tag photos, in Goal 8.

Beginning and Intermediate

1. Get a good start with research.

• Learn how to gather and organize your research materials, in Goal 1.
• Identify a line to research, in Goal 2.
• Form a basic strategy for research, in Goal 3.

2. Use MyHeritage tools.

• Learn how to use MyHeritage research tools, in Goal 4.

Intermediate and Advanced

3. Explore techniques in searching and problem solving.

• Develop your search skills, in Goal 5.
• Learn to use problem-solving strategies for research, in Goal 6.

4. Navigate the country, state, and province pages.

• Open the Countries page and explore regions and countries on the page.
• Open U.S. or Australian state pages, Canadian province pages, and England county pages.

5. Choose one or more countries for research.

• In the Countries page, select a country for research.
• Work on the Goals and Choices for that country, logging your progress in the corresponding Online Tracker page.

All Levels (Beg. / Int. / Adv.)

1. Get help (Project 5).

• Get help with your own family history, in Goal 1.
• Explore genealogy societies, in Goal 2.
• Collaborate with others on genealogy, in Goal 3.