Using DNA for Family History (Online)
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
About
Have you taken a DNA test, and you’re not sure what to make of the results? Are you confused about how all those people you don’t recognise can help you with your family tree? Join us for this online workshop for absolute beginners and learn how to get started with your DNA for family history!
In this hands-on, interactive online workshop, you will learn the basics of DNA research for genealogy, how to use your time effectively, how to record and analyse your DNA matches in a clear, systematic way, and finally, how to put all this together to validate and grow your family tree.
Pricing
$79 members / $129 non-members
$79 members / $129 non-members
This workshop will be held over three online sessions via Zoom.
- - Monday 19 October at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- - Monday 26 October at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (optional drop in session)
- - Monday 2 November 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
In between the two workshop sessions, you will put your learning into practice by using the record-keeping system with your own DNA results. This will require several hours of your time. To ensure you are on track, you will be able to submit your work prior to Session 2 for general feedback.
This workshop focuses on test results from Ancestry.com with some reference to MyHeritage as well for those who have only tested there.
Essential requirements
1. You have already received your DNA results from either Ancestry.com or MyHeritage, and have full access to your matches and family tree.
2. Your DNA results are linked to your family tree.
3. Familiarity with using Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet program (using formulas will not be required, but general use and navigation skills are essential).
4. Familiarity with using Zoom for video conferencing.
Once registered to attend, please check your email inbox and spam folder regularly as you will receive a questionnaire to complete as soon as possible to allow our facilitators to tailor the program to attendee needs.
This workshop is Zoom only, with limited places, so our presenters can give their full attention to the online attendees. Handouts will also be provided digitally before the event.
If this session has sold out, please add yourself to the waiting list to be notified when we run this topic again.
All times refer to Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT / UTC+10:30). Please ensure you are aware of any time difference between your location and ACDT.
