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Comment by Ian Hadden on April 3, 2011 at 7:51am

I am enrolled in the Social Media for Genealogists course, the first of many that I intend on completing. As a graduate of the University of Toronto, NIGS' affiliation with my alma mater makes it a natural fit for me.

Comment by Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS on March 31, 2011 at 1:52am

It is really great to see that so many of you are enjoying the Social Media course. There are just so many ways to interact with each other these days, as well as increasing your chances of finding that elusive ancestor. Do remember that you do not have to be enrolled in a particular course to join in the chat sessions, sometimes this can be a good way of finding out if a course is for you.

Comment by Charles Donaghe on March 29, 2011 at 9:21am

Count me as one in the Social Network Course. It has really been a very worthwhile course. I too plan on taking some courses from NIGS.

 

 

Comment by Paul Caverly on March 29, 2011 at 7:51am

You will also see me in the list of students in the Social Network Course.

Comment by Carrie Michaud on March 29, 2011 at 7:40am

I am currently enrolled in the Social Networking course, this is my first genealogy course.  I am planning on enrolling in more courses in the near future.  I have learned so much through this course and started implemanting the many things I have learned and because of this I was able to break down one of my brickwalls! I really enjoy this site and the many interesting blogs, video's, photos, ect. that it offers and all in one spot.

Comment by Hope Glidden on March 29, 2011 at 7:38am

Glad to hear such positive comments.  I have signed up for the Social Media course, mostly to see how the courses are run.  I am currently working to finish the NGS home study course, but am looking to continue on with NIGS in the near future.

Comment by Paul Caverly on March 26, 2011 at 5:00am

I am a graduate and big supporter of the NIGS (National Institute of Genealogical Studies) and still involved in taking new courses. There have been a few minor downsides to NIGS with some of their courses that could not find good leaders. An example is the Scottish Courses with a number of students still waiting to complete the basic level. There are also a few areas where some students would like to see additional level courses such as in DNA. Overall students can complete several different specialties such as Canada, United States, England, Ireland & Germany to name a few and achieve a final certificate at the advance level of these courses. Those interested in expanding their knowledge should also look at possible courses available at other organizations although none of these seem to have the extent of what is offered at NIGS.

 

Comment by Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS on March 12, 2011 at 12:40pm

Welcome Sandy

You have certainly set yourself a heavy schedule! I liked the flexibility of being able to take the courses when I could manage to fit them in, some months I did a couple of courses, then maybe I had a break before doing some more, if things got hectic.

Don't forget to join some of the chat sessions, you don't have to be doing a particular course to be able to join in the chat.

Good Luck

Comment by Sandy Fackler on March 12, 2011 at 11:38am

I am working on US: Land Records, US: Religious Records Part I, and Research from Family History Centers to New Family Search. Next will be Analysis and Skills Mentoring - Part I, and I will be finished with the Basic Level of the American Records Certificate. I'm trying to do two courses a month in addition to working full-time. I need more hours in a day! I've been doing genealogy for 37+ years so much of this I know. I have learned some new things, though, and the courses make me think of things I should do to break down my brick walls. I love the course on Land Records. Hope to do my electives in either the Irish or Canadian courses.

Comment by Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS on February 13, 2011 at 2:11pm

Hi Mary

I guess there will not be many changes, but it does mean that GenWise will be promoted more and we shall hopefully see more students chatting on the site. I would love to see more students communicating with each other through this sort of networking. That's the way we help each other to break down those brick walls in our research!

Have you had a look at the courses available through the National Institute? They are doing specials to celebrate the acquisition of GenWise - try the Social Networking course, you will have a pleasant surprise!

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