GSC WORKSHOPS FOR 2008
NEW
"HANDS ON" COMPUTER WORKSHOPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2008 - through our GSC Laptops for Learning Project.
We are very pleased to announce that we have received funding from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for ten laptops to assist hands on learning in our regular workshops and classes. Our regular attendees will no doubt be pleased with this new format of workshop where you can put into practice for yourself all that you learn during the sessions.
With this additional resourcing, we will have a slightly different format to some of our workshops and classes to make the best use of the new technology.
These classes are held at the GSC Resource Centre in Petrie Park.
All welcome.
Saturday 23 February 2008
GSC WORKSHOPS
9.30 am-11.30am— Internet searching - techniques and tips , including the use of various databases - which are the best?
1 pm-3 pm— FAMILY TREE BASICS - a hands on class using your own laptop computer and family tree software to try out the features of various programs and to learn to make the best use of the features of the program.
Due to Easter, workshops will be held on the 5th Saturday for March 2008
Saturday 29 March 2008— GSC WORKSHOPS - FREE WORKSHOPS
9.30 am-11.30am— GSC RESOURCES - making the best use of our multitude of resources.
The morning session will cover the basics of the many types of resources available at the centre. GSC Library resources - a guide to some of our best resources and how to use them.
A definite must attend for this workshop - our resource centre adds about 100 new titles each month... update your knowledge of what can be researched and find out to make the best possible use of the resources.
1pm-3pm - A more detailed look at how to search on various databases , including Digger, Flickr, Archive CD Books, AIGS, and many more to retrieve family information.
Saturday 26 April 2008 - GSC WORKSHOPS
9.30am -11.30am -
Planning a family reunion, which will include ideas for successful family reunions of all sizes, including preparing reports and family trees from your genealogy software .
1.00 pm-3.00pm - Scanning photos, negatives,slides and documents - how, where to and why.
Come and see the results you can achieve using our new EPSON V700 Perfection scanner... and learn how to scan for yourself.
Hands on classes using our Laptops for Learning.
Bookings essential.
Saturday 24 May 2008 - GSC Workshops
9.30 am-11.30am
Creating a web page for your family history using Google Page Creator
See Milli's web pages as an example ...a work in progress...
1.00-3.00pm
Internet searching - techniques and tips , including the use of various databases - which are the best? A hands on repeat class for those who attended the very first workshop this year.
A Laptops for Learning class - Bookings essential.
Saturday 28 June 2008 - GSC Workshops
9.30 am-11.30am - Scanning photos - the basics of archival scanning and storage, and organisation of photo collections.
Also some tips on repairing damage via digital copies of your original photos.
1.00pm-3.oopm - Creating books from your family tree software - some ideas on how to tell your family story .
Saturday 26 July 2008 - GSC Workshops
9.30-11.30am - Scrapbooking ideas for family history - or presenting your research.
1.00pm-3.00pm - Photo restoration, printing, scanning and storing your original photos safely.
Saturday 24 AUGUST 2008 -
GSC Workshops
9.30 am - 11.30am— .
Organising your research, storing and backing up files.
1pm-3pm – ROOTSMAGIC 3 workshop— Cost $5.00
A more detailed look at this versatile genealogy software and what you can create with it.
Saturday 27 September 2008
GSC Workshops
9.30 – 11.30am : Writing memories ...
1pm - 3pm : Making the most of your photographs and telling family stories.
Cost is $5 per session or $8 for both. Morning tea included. Bring your lunch if staying for the day. All .
GSC Workshops - Saturday
25 October 2008
9.30-11.30am - TBA
1.00pm-3.00pm - TBA
Saturday 22 November 2008 GSC Workshops
9.30-11.30am - Basic family trees using Rootsmagic and other genealogy programs
1.00pm- 3.00pm - Sources and fact fields and notes - how to manage them in your family history research - why you should be using them in your family tree software. Come along and find out how to source your information logically and some ideas on where to store all that information!
December - Xmas break
Other classes are available by arrangement or can be scheduled into the monthly- please enquire at the Resource Centre or email us for further information.
1.How to set up a computer filing system—the where and how of storing your files . We stress the importance of backing up your information and give you some tips on how to protect your files and your computer system.
2. Making cards and family tree gifts - some novel ideas coming up to Xmas... and for special occasions.
3.Making the most of your photographs and telling family stories.
4.Most useful resources for family research at GSC - a great introduction to our library and different ways to use resources to extend and confirm your research - lots of ideas - and some fantastic new resources.
5.Publishing and displaying family stories and trees—some ideas—Lots of ideas from our talented group of designers and scrapbookers - be inspired to create your own family story with a variety of programs or using scrapbooking techniques.
6. Scanning photographs –the things you should know to create quality photos scans, plus a look at what the new Book Scanner can do.
7. SOURCES AND FACTS FIELDS - why you should be using them in your family tree software. Come along and find out how to source your information logically and some ideas on where to store all that information!
8.Using family tree software for beginners - and anyone else who needs a refresher course! Focusing on Family Tree Maker, Rootsmagic and Legacy - bring along any questions or queries!
9.THE MASTER GENEALOGIST / FAMILY HISTORIAN AND ROOTS MAGIC - a new look at creating family trees with some different software and some comparisons
10. Storing treasured photos, organising paper files, scanning photos and backing up with digital cameras and CD or DVD.
11.Using PICASA and some photo ideas for genealogy
Picasa is available as a free download from Google - come along and find out all the creative things you can do with Picasa to create family stories, organise your photos and create DVD's to watch on your TV.