Welcome! Select any video link on this page to get a start your Guided Learning journey in The Family History Guide. Each video is hosted by one of our AI friends who will take you step-by-step through The Family History Guide experience. Once the video begins, you can click the broken-box icon to watch in full-screen mode. Enjoy!
There's the traditional approach to learning family history, where you search for materials, sift through them for learning nuggets, and then stop ... and there's Guided Learning. Check out the comparison below to see the differences.
| Traditional Approach: Search, Sift, Settle | Guided Learning (GL) Videos: Embrace, Explore, Extend |
|---|---|
| 1. You need to search to find the best articles and videos. | * Each GL video has links to industry-leading articles and videos, selected for you. |
| 2. You end up to watching or reading non-essential content. | * Essential article sections and video timings are highlighted for you. |
| 3. Your articles and videos are usually non-interactive. | * Articles and videos come with study tips and questions |
| 4. You learn alone. | * A cool AI avatar introduces the topic and helps you find and use the resources. |
| 5. Practicing the skills you learn may be a challenge. | * Many practice exercises are included in the GL videos. |
| 6. The learning environment is drab. | * GL videos keep you engaged with graphics, music, video clips and avatars. |
| 7. Sometimes your selected topic drags on or is too brief. | * GL videos last only about 3 minutes each, but you insert your own study time. |
| 8. It's hard to know what's next in the learning process. | * GL videos are linked with The Family History Guide learning objectives. |
| 9. What is there besides articles and videos? | * GL videos also feature useful databases and websites to explore. |
| 10. What if I want to hit just the highlights of a topic? | * The GL "I Have a Question" video series is ideal for quick introductions to topics. |
Vital Records
Census Records
Immigration Records
Military Records
Other Records
