DearREADERS,
February 25th we launched the GeneaWebinars.com site complete with a calendar and blog posting space to spotlight upcoming genealogy webinars. All known genealogy webinar hosts and presenters have access to the blog and the calendar. Reader response has been overwhelmingly positive, so positive that we now have a dedicated Facebook page.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
WHAT'S A WEBINAR?
Webinars are any type of online seminar including those described on the How it works tab at GeneaWebinars. Some webinars require a fee, others are free. Many webinars are archived for viewing later. A society or company may sponsor a webinar, but individual presenters are now moving into producing their own webinars.
There are two types of live events:
#1 The "1 computer to many computers" model where individuals can tune in from any computer with internet access to view the distant presenter's computer screen.
#2 The "1 computer to 1 computer" model where attendees physically gather in a meeting room equipped with a single computer with internet access to view the distant presenter's computer screen.
THE FUTURE
As members of the GeneaWebinars group, we can share information about technology. With one calendar, we can ensure we're not stepping on toes when it comes to scheduling webinars. As a lobbying group, we can influence our industry.
We invite prospective attendees to check out the offerings - over 25 this month alone!
We invite prospective webinar hosts and virtual speakers to join GeneaWebinars to get the word out about their upcoming events. Isn't technology wonderful?
We invite prospective webinar hosts and virtual speakers to join GeneaWebinars to get the word out about their upcoming events. Isn't technology wonderful?
Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt :)
DearMYRTLE,
Your friend in genealogy.
Are all these webinars free or is there a cost for some?
ReplyDeleteHiya Barbara,
ReplyDeleteYes, some are free and some charge a fee.
Either way, it is an economical way to learn more about our craft.
Ab-so-lutely BRILLIANT! I'm madly catching up on what webinars I want to register for and cross-checking with those I already have. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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