I am so excited for my fourth year at RootsTech! I love this conference, and I’m sure you will too! With over 300 classes to choose from, you may feel a little overwhelmed. So here is your ultimate guide to picking RootsTech classes! Firstly, ask yourself, “What are my family history goals? What do I want to learn more about?” I won’t tell you which classes are the best, because that’s subjective, but here are some tips: 1. If you are choosing between two classes, and the first one will be recorded or live-streamed, go to the second class. You’ll be able to watch the first one later. You can find the recorded schedule here, and the live stream schedule here. 2. If you are choosing between 2 classes, check to see if one of the classes will be repeated during another session. It might be easier to go later in the conference. 3. Check for a syllabus. Sometimes, all the information you need from the class can be found on the syllabus. I advise picking a class where the presenter isn’t just reading from the slides. 4. If a class is sponsored, be aware that it will be spent teaching the attendees how to use, or why they should use, their product. This is totally fine, but you can likely find the same info at their booth or website. It’s all about making the most of your time. 5. Always have two options on your class schedule. RootsTech classes fill up quickly, and you may not get a seat. “Oh, I’ll just stand or sit on the floor then.” No, not allowed. Fire code capacity rules mean that you’ve gotta have a seat. So if there’s no room, go to your back-up class. 6. Set aside a couple class sessions to spend in the Expo Hall. Trust me, you’re going to want more time in there. Check back next week for the Ultimate Expo Hall Guide; I'm kind of the expert on it, haha. Here are some of the classes I especially look forward to attending: “Outside the Frame: Telling the Full Story of Your Photographs” – Maureen Taylor “Understanding the Ethnic Ancestry in Your DNA Test” – Richard Hill “Digging Deeper: Voter Registrations” – Rebecca Whitman Koford “Documenting the Oral Genealogies of Fifteen African Nations” – Brent Hansen (I am sooo excited for this one!) “Tracing Female Ancestors in WWI Military and Non-Combatant Records” – Debra Dudek “Every Story Has a Purpose: Personal and Family Stories in Humanitarian Crises” – Speaker not listed What classes do you look forward to attending? Let me know, and I hope to see you there!
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AuthorHi! I’m Sydney Orton. I am 18 years old and I love genealogy! I’ve been doing it for 7 years now and love sharing my passion with others. In my free time, I enjoy musical theatre, cooking, and kayaking. Archives
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