The National Institute for Genealogical Studies has a several virtual meetings scheduled for this week, as well as a Student Presentation. Hope you will join us, if applicable to your studies and/or research. Details are outlined below.
You can enhance your learning experience by joining a virtual meeting regarding your studies and asking questions. Even if you don’t have questions, you are welcome to just listen, lurk and learn! We don’t mind in the least.
Remember, these Virtual Meetings are NOT mandatory. They are a fun and interactive way to ask questions about the courses and/or research at a relevant session.
***IMPORTANT*** New Adobe Connect information and instructions are available on our website. If you are experiencing any issues when attending a virtual meeting, please obtain the INSTRUCTIONS document in PDF format near the top right of our Virtual Learning Room page on our website.
Go to www.genealogicalstudies.com
In top menu bar, select Information.
In the dropdown menu, select Virtual Learning Room.
Click on Instructions near the top right (you may have to scroll over to the right).
The PDF document has Adobe Connect information, Troubleshooting steps, and Adobe Connect Technical Support contacts.
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***CHECK SCHEDULED TIME IN YOUR TIME ZONE***
Go to www.genealogicalstudies.com
In top menu bar, select Information.
In the dropdown menu, select Virtual Learning Room.
Click the virtual meeting name in list (a new window will open).
Click on Check Time to see the time in your local time zone.
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Methodology courses with Brenda Wheeler
This session is for the convenience of our students in Australasia; however, all students are welcome.
Monday, November 15th at 6:30 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/methodology/
United Kingdom (English, Irish, and Scottish) Records courses with Brenda Wheeler
Monday, November 15th at 8 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/english/
Canadian Records courses with Cheryl Levy
Tuesday, November 16th at 1 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/canadian/
DNA courses with Shannon Combs-Bennett
Wednesday, November 17th at 10 AM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/dna/
Lecturing Skills – Student Presentation with host Kathy Holland
Student Presenter: Michele Hoogewind, Topic: Location Research-A Necessary Step!
Description: Researching the locations that your ancestors lived in can help you clearly and quickly identify what records exist, where to locate them, and put that information into historical context. Join me to learn how…
Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lecturing/
Eastern European Records courses with Lisa Alzo
Thursday, November 18th at 3 PM Eastern
LOCATION: https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/easteuro/
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TO JOIN A VIRTUAL MEETING, simply click on the URL, or enter the URL provided in your browser. Alternatively, you can download the Adobe Connect Desktop App (see instructions above) to attend the virtual meetings. When joining a session, a USERNAME or PASSWORD is NOT REQUIRED. Please type in your first name & surname initial, along with your geographical location; then click Enter as a Guest.
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LISTEN ON THE GO
Want to listen to the virtual meeting, but will not be at your computer? No problem! You can download the FREE Adobe Connect Mobile App from the Apple App Store (for iPod/iPhone/iPad), or from the Google Play Store (for Android).
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See the calendar of future Virtual Meetings sessions at www.genealogicalstudies.com; in the top menu, choose INFORMATION, and then VIRTUAL LEARNING ROOM in the drop-down menu.
If you have any questions regarding the Virtual Meetings and/or the schedule, please send an email to degroot@genealogicalstudies.com.
Sue de Groot, PLCGS
National Institute for Genealogical Studies
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