Many online educational facilities are open 24 hours a day for students to learn how to research their ancestors, build web pages, use scanners and utilize the incredible genealogical sources on the Web. These are in-depth classes that will teach you how to research your family tree and use the new technology to its fullest. Virtual U classes attract people from many countries, cultures and walks of life. During the past two years, more than 500,000 people from 128 nations have attended its online classes. This fall 18 new instructors will be telecommuting to Virtual U classrooms from Denmark, India, Germany, the Philippines, Canada, the United States, and Zaire.
Genealogy is only one of the many courses offered.
An Introduction to Online Genealogy starts October 13. Another class family historians may find of interest is the one taught by Susan Chaffin, titled Writing Family and Personal History. If you are interested in adding depth, breadth and textural richness to your family history, this eight-week workshop may be just what you need. It starts September 15. This monthly publication pertains to websites of interest to genealogists and historians.