Conference Sessions followed by Q&A

"Create an Interactive Book to Share Your Research with Your Family"

I wanted to share my family research with family members in manner that would interest them. I prepared an interactive electronic book for my sister and my cousins as a Christmas gift that they could view on their computers. The contents were a set of pages, one for each direct ancestral couple in our tree, with links to pictures, articles, maps and movies that documented the lives and experiences of each couple. Why an interactive electronic interactive book? An electronic book allows for the inclusion of color material at essentially no cost, engages the viewer, and allows the creator to include materials protected by copyright, by including links to the material, rather than the actual protected work. I will show example pages and explain how they were created.

"Genealogical Timelines: Valuable Research Tools"

Time lines are useful tools for genealogical research. They can be used to organize and assess the information you have uncovered for an ancestor and their family; identify gaps, duplicate, illogical or contradictory information; and aid in distinguishing between two people with the same name. Learn about the various forms of time lines and how you easily create them.

"Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit"

While the major genealogical websites have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for many years, it is only in the last few years that genealogists have been able to directly use AI tools in their research. Learn which tools are worth including in your genealogical toolkit and how to craft effective prompts to ensure you receive credible results.

Key topics include:

• Understanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research

• Using AI to transcribe, analyze and, if needed, translate historical documents and handwritten records

• AI-powered tools for photo restoration, colorization, and facial recognition

• How to write effective prompts

• Ethical considerations when applying AI to family history research

• Practical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques

Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your research toolkit.

"Lost in Your Genealogical Research? Perhaps You Need a Map to Find Your Way!"

Discover how maps can help determine where your ancestors lived, when and where their records might be found, how they migrated there and who their neighbors were. Learn about the variety of maps that are available, where they can be found, and how to incorporate them into your research.