Google Tools for Genealogists (Download)

Family Tree University Independent Study Course

By Lisa Louise Cooke

Format: Download

SKU# Y3116

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Note: Google recently removed the News Timeline feature mentioned in Lesson 1 of this class.

Go beyond simple web searches and take advantage of Google's other built-in tools, which can be just as helpful for family tree research. This course will explore four of the tools best suited to help you with your genealogy: News Archive and Timeline, Book Search, YouTube and Google Earth.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

What each tool does, and how to apply each tool to genealogy through sample searches and step-by-step instructions
How to identify historical books and articles about your family and view them online (or offline)
How to document your family history in multimedia and virtually visit and research ancestral places
Tactics to find genealogy-related videos and create a personal "library" of helpful research footage

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

People who want to enhance their online research beyond basic searching
People who would like to gain confidence in navigating the web

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES

A free Google account (sign-up instructions will be provided)
This course assumes you understand the basics principles of genealogy and have done some investigation into your family history. If you are a total beginner, consider taking the Discover Your Family Tree course before enrolling in this class.

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