Registration opens soon for a brand new interactive online course, designed to help you go from “I want to learn about my family history” to building a tree.
Q: Who should take this course?
Genealogy 101 is designed for people who are just getting interested in their family history – if you’ve never heard of a pedigree chart, don’t know how a will can be helpful, or have inherited someone else’s work and are struggling to make sense of it, this is for you! We’re going to start at the very beginning: how to figure out what you know, how to determine what the records you already have will teach you about your family, and how to decide what information to trust. With a solid foundation in place, we’ll look at how to learn what you don’t know, how to figure out which family stories are true, and how DNA can fill in gaps.
Q: So, how does this work?
A: Each Saturday morning of the course, you’ll have access to a new one-hour video, reference materials, and a homework assignment. Watch the video at your convenience, as often as you want to! You can download the handouts to keep forever, and you have access to all the videos for 3 months.
Q: When is the homework due?
A: The homework is optional, so there’s no due date. However, to get the most out of the course, you should start the homework before the weekly discussion session.
Q: Discussion session? How does that work?
A: Each Thursday evening of the course, we’ll meet up on Zoom to talk about the video and how your week is going. This is the time to ask questions about the homework, specific challenges you’re having with your items, brainstorm with your classmates, and pick up some more ideas. You’ll also be able to ask questions about the next video.
Q: What if I can’t attend one of the discussion sessions?
A: That’s not a problem! Email your questions ahead of time so we can cover them. The video from the discussion session will be posted with the other course materials for you to watch.
Q: How do I get signed up?
A: First, get on the interest list here so you’ll get the best pricing. Registration opens over Thanksgiving Weekend!
Q: I know someone who needs this course! Can I buy it as a gift?
A: Absolutely! After purchasing the course, email me at theskeletonwhisperer@gmail.com and tell me the name and email address of the recipient. You’ll get a PDF gift certificate to present to them, and they will be added to the class roster. Don’t worry! I’ll make sure not to spoil the surprise!
Did I miss your question? Email it to me at theskeletonwhisperer@gmail.com!
