Presented by James F.S. Thomson
2-Hour Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced)
Built around significantly updated elements of previous courses and workshops given by the presenter, this workshop will explore sophisticated ways in which mapping tools, including Google My Maps and Google Earth, can be used creatively and effectively in genealogical projects, and make an essential contribution to organized family history research. The workshop will enable participants to create unique maps, tailored to the needs of the compiler and incorporating data derived from different sources. Special attention will be paid to taking advantage of freely available georeferenced maps and the use of historical map overlays. Above all, this workshop will demonstrate that our generation of genealogists has no need to limit ourselves to the use of static maps created by others, either as research aids or in communicating project outcomes. The exercises included in the workshop materials anticipate that participants will have access to a laptop.
