This group provides a place for International Institute students who are taking this course to share.
Course Description: This course focuses on the skills needed to present genealogical-related lectures to a variety of audiences. It is a “hands on” course where the student will develop all aspects of the lecturing process including the proposal and biographical sketch; marketing; syllabus material; creating lecture slides; and much more.
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Family Lore: Fact or Fiction? Presented by: Lynn Reesor
Description: We’ve all heard family stories, but are they true? Using a personal case study involving Charles Dickens, learn how to evaluate family stories and develop strategies to determine their veracity.
Presenter: Specializing in British research, Lynn Reesor is a writer and broadcaster who has been researching and solving family history mysteries for over 25 years.
Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
Thursday, May 20th – 7 PM Eastern
MEETING LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”
NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/05/family-lore-fact-or-fic...
May 19, 2021
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Alberta Homestead Records presented by Kathleen Provan
Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
Sunday, October 24th at 1 PM Eastern
Description: The Alberta homestead records (1870-1930) are valuable for researching your Alberta ancestors. This presentation includes the process for applying, locating the records, and what information can be learned from these documents.
Presenter: Kathleen Provan is an enthusiastic genealogist with over 20 years of experience. She has a BA in History and her genealogy focus is on Canadian Records.
MEETING LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”
NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/10/alberta-homestead-recor...
Oct 18, 2021
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
REMINDER: Lecturing Skills - Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
Student Presenter: Kathleen Provan, Topic: Alberta Homestead Records Description: The Alberta homestead records (1870-1930) are valuable for researching your Alberta ancestors. This presentation includes the process for applying, locating the records, and what information can be learned from these documents.
Sunday, October 24th at 1 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
Oct 21, 2021
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
Location Research – A Necessary Step! presented by Michele Hoogewind
Wednesday, November 17th – 6:30 PM EST
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/
MEETING LOCATION:
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”
NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/11/location-research-a-nec...
Nov 15, 2021
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
REMINDER for Student Lecture:
Location Research – A Necessary Step! presented by Michele Hoogewind
Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 PM Eastern
We hope you will be able to join us to show your support.
Read Blog post details:
http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2021/11/location-research-a-necessary-step-student-presentation/
Nov 17, 2021
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
We have a Student Presentations coming up by a student taking our Lecturing Skills Including Preparation course. We hope you will be able to join us to show your fellow student support.
"Genealogy and Technology: Isn’t there an APP for that!" will be presented by Allison Bourne-Bowers on Thursday, March 24th at 7 PM Eastern
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Read Blog post for details: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/02/student-presentation-ma...
Feb 14, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Student Presentation, "Genealogy and Technology: Isn’t there an APP for that!" by Allison Bourne-Bowers has been cancelled.
Mar 14, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Choosing your Niche and defining the direction of your genealogy business are important decisions. Focus on developing your specific Niche. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-niche/
Apr 17, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Research A-Z ~ Professional
Professional Development courses and certificates offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies to reach your professional genealogical career goals. Blog Post: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/research-a-z-professional/
Apr 19, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Student Presentation: Family Legends
"Family Legends: How Our Ancestors Influence Future Generations"
presented by Sheila Tully on Tuesday, May 31st at 12 PM (Noon) Eastern.
MEETING LOCATION: (Note: “Enter as a Guest”)
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
Please come and support your fellow student! Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/05/student-presentation-fa...
May 28, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Lecturing Skills - Student Presentations coming soon. We hope you can join us to show our students support. Blog http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/06/lecturing-skills-studen...
Jun 5, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Student Presentation: "Money Talks: Translating old prices over time" presented by Drew von Hasselbach on Tuesday, June 14th at 8:30 PM EDT.
MEETING LOCATION:
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/06/student-presentation-mo...
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”
NOTE: It is recommended that attendees make sure their Adobe Connect app is up-to-date before the session.
Jun 9, 2022
Cheryl Levy PLCGS
Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
We invite you to hear our student present a 30-minute genealogical-related lecture, followed by a 10-minute Q&A. Please come and support our students!
Leave No Clue Unresearched presented by Lacey King on Thursday, August 25 at 8 PM Eastern
Description: Lacey will show why to ensure every clue is explored. He will discuss a family-line, though a brick-wall, and one clue opened it up by generations and another country.
Presenter: Lacey King has been involved in 4-H as a Genealogy project leader and as the Program Director for the South Bend Area Genealogical Society.
MEETING LOCATION: https://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/chats.asp
Blog: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/08/student-lecture-leave-n...
Aug 13, 2022