Get With the Program!
Using Family Tree Maker 2011/2012
Presented by Carol Clemens
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 1:30 - 3:30 pm
If you are using a version of Family Tree Maker (FTM) prior to 2009, or if you are not familiar wit this software at all, this is the class for you! This introduction to FTM 2011/2012 will help you with the basics of entering data and photos into the program. The "work space" found in FTM 2011/2012 will be clarified. In addition, you will learn how to easily prepare and print basic charts, reports, timelines, etc. Learn how to add online information and sources to your tree without having to hand-enter the data. If you think your old program is "good enough", this class just might change your mind!
This is a beginning class for the Family Tree Maker 2011/2012 software, however, it is also appropriate for those using 2009 or 2010. Those attending must have basic computer skills and know the basics of how to search the internet.
Create a “Pieces of Your Past” Booklet
using Microsoft Word
Presented by Carol Clemens
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
You will leave this class knowing how to:
- Use "Print Screen" command to work with those unprintable websites
- Drop pictures, maps, and documents into your narrative
- Crop, resize, frame, and add captions to items
- Add shapes, highlights, colors, arrows, etc. to stress key points in your narrative
- "Cover" parts of an odd-shaped newspaper clipping in your narrative that you simply cannot crop out
- Draw tables and boxes to create your own linear tree.
If you intend to bring your laptop, you must have Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010 as your word processor. Since this is a "hands on" class, you are encouraged to bring your laptop with a few photos saved on your computer so you can practice. It would also be helpful if you type up and save two brief paragraphs abut your family or a person in your family.
Create Your Own Free and Easy Genealogy Website
Carol Clemens, Volunteer, Heritage Library Foundation
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
This class will walk you through how to use a free, online service to create your own website for genealogy and photos. The site offers an array of templates and options to make the task easy. You do NOT need to know anything about website building.
At the end of this class you will be able to:
- Set up a free website personalizing the format and background.
- Add individual photos and photo albums to your site.
- Upload charts, reports, documents from a genealogy program as Family Tree Maker.
- Share your site with family members without overwhelming them.
- Provide an easy way for others to review your genealogy research and send you updates/corrections.
A brief review of a few basics of the Creating Great Gifts class from November will be included. However, this class assumes that those attending have taken the Creating Great Gifts class in 2010 or 2011. It is also helpful if you are using Family Tree Maker 2009 or later or a similar genealogy program. This is NOT a beginning class. If you are unsure if you have the rerequisites for taking this class, please contact Carol at cclemens318@roadrunner.com.
