Class Outlines

• Q: Where do I find the Class Outlines?
  Scroll down to see the tiles for Class Outlines. Links are also available in the corresponding topic pages in The Family History Guide (Research Strategies, England Vital Records, etc.).
• Q: Why is there just one slide per class?
  The Google Slide for each class contains a set of speaker notes that you use to deliver the course. In Presenter mode, you can open The Family History Guide so learners see the articles and videos you are referring to, but only you see the speaker notes.
• Q: Where are the notes I need to use?
  Click on the short bar at the bottom of the main slide and drag upwards to show the notes. If you are already familiar with the notes and just need to easily see which articles and videos to use, you can log in to the Online Tracker and mark the stars for those items in the Choices.
• Q: Do I need to request sharing for Class Outline files?
  No; simply make a local copy of each file you want to use.
• Q: Can I edit a Class Outline?
  Yes. Please refer to the Terms of Use in each Class Outline for details.
• Q: How do I present a class?
  Scroll down to "Tips" below and read the Presenting secion for details.
• Q: How long does a typical class last?
  They are typically 20-30 minutes each, but could be longer depeding on the level of detail you use. You are encouraged to personalize the speaker notes content and add personal insights and experiences.
• Q: Why aren't FamilySearch or Ancestry classes listed in the Class Outlines?
  You can teach techniques for using FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Findmypast right from the Choices and Goals, without needing to use a Class Outline. You can maintain and use personal notes as needed.
• Q: Are Class Outlines just for instructors?
  Learners can also use Class Outlines as a way to organize their learning, independent of instruction or in cooperation with it.
• Q: Are more outlines being developed?
  Yes. We plan on covering Class Outlines for all major countries, as well as Canada provinces and England counties.

Terms of Use: Each Class Outlines slide is ©2024 The Family History Guide Association. You may download the slides and modify their speaker notes as needed. The slide may not be modified in other ways without written permission from The Family History Guide Association. You may distribute a modified copy of these slides so long as a) the other content and copyright statements remain intact, and b) you add a "Modified by (your name)" statement at the beginning of the speaker notes.

Content: Basic level classes are noted by the green text and green border on the slide, while Interm. class outlines use a blue color scheme. Each class usually covers one Goal in The Family History Guide. You can remove or add content in your downloaded version of the speaker notes to expand or shrink coverage. Note: To view or edit speaker notes, open the slide and drag the short bar below the slide picture upwards.) As you study the articles and videos in the speaker notes, we recommend you add your own personal notes for points you want to explain further or emphasize.

Note : The length of each class will vary from about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the discussions and participation. For example, if there are 10 speaker notes in a slide, spending 3 minutes per note will cover about 30 minutes, and 4 minutes per note covers abut 40 minutes. Q&A and exercises can be added for in-person classes or interactive Zoom sessions.

Presenting: To run the presentation, in Google Slides click the down-arrow next to Slideshow (top) and select "Presenter view." The speaker notes appear in a separate window from the slides. In the first slide, click the URL to open the subject matter in The Family History Guide. Then follow the speaker notes to present the material for the class. If you are presenting remotely, make sure you share only the current window with The Family History Guide website, not your entire desktop with the speaker notes window. Each link you open from The Family History Guide appears in a new browser tab. You can close them to return to the current page in The Family History Guide.

Followup: Those who attend the presentation can review the material simply by accessing this page—https://www.thefhguide.com/train-class-outlines.html—and selecting the class outline to view or download. The speaker notes become the study framework, and the articles and videos can be reviewed in more depth.

To locate the articles and videos from the speaker notes more easily in the Choice steps, you can mark their Resource Stars so they stand out on the web page (requires a free Online Tracker account).