Sponsored by the Remus Area Historical Society,
led by MaryAnn Stickler, Retired Educator with years of experience leading Computer Workshops
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2019—To Register, send email to— maryannstickler@hotmail.com
When: Thursdays, November 7th, 21st, December 5th and 12th 2019
From 10:30 a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Where: Morton Township Library in Mecosta Michigan (Bring your own laptop. Limited computers available in adjoining room.)
Cost: $20 for the series
Format: First hour—instruction, second hour—guided practice
Max enrollment: 10—to ensure individualized instruction
Session One: Basic Computer Organizational Skills (November 7th)
· How do you keep track of all the information you collect? Participants will:
o Learn to create, name and/or rename folders to organize data
o Practice moving files, pictures and documents to appropriately named folders (Come prepared with a list of your family surnames)
Session Two: Basic Computer Skills Continued (November 21st)
· Review and practice from Session One
· Learn and practice how to find a file you have saved
· Practice renaming and/or relocating files
· File safety and back-up
Session Three: Tips & Tricks for familysearch.org and ancestry.com (Dec. 5th)
· Build your skills to make the most of online Genealogy sites
· Learn strategies and tips for effective searches
· Discuss the importance of starting and keeping a research log
· How to cite your sources.
Session Four: Finding primary source documents and photos (December 12th)
· Learn where to look for free primary source documents
· How to save a file with appropriate naming strategies and save to your newly created (from Session One), organized digital file