{"id":65409,"date":"2021-03-05T10:49:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T15:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.genealogybank.com\/?p=65409"},"modified":"2023-11-10T13:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T18:25:32","slug":"rootstech-2021-after-the-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/rootstech-2021-after-the-conference.html","title":{"rendered":"RootsTech 2021: After the Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction:<\/em><\/strong> In this article \u2013 even though RootsTech Connect wrapped-up last weekend \u2013 Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to continue enjoying free RootsTech 2021 material all year long. Gena is a genealogist and author of the book \u201cFrom the Family Kitchen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Wow! There was a lot going on at RootsTech this past week. Even as a virtual event it was HUGE. Don\u2019t feel bad if you couldn\u2019t attend \u2013 you still have a chance. And for those who did<\/em> spend the weekend at the live virtual event, you still have plenty of time to catch up on anything you missed. This is one free genealogical event that you will want to take advantage of all year long.<\/p>\n

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The Party Lasts for a Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

It used to be you would go to a conference, listen to great presentations, network, see old friends, pick up genealogy-related products and then just like that\u2026 it was over. Not anymore. One of the benefits of a virtual world is that the conference can live on long after the \u201clive\u201d event is over. And so it is with RootsTech.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not too late to benefit from RootsTech 2021<\/a>. Although some of the features of the event, such as live presentations and the chat, are gone, other features \u2013 including the recorded presentations \u2013 are available for a year. Take time now to plan out your genealogy education for 2021 and include some RootsTech presentations each month.<\/p>\n

Search Carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the RootsTech website is user-friendly, it can be challenging to find the presentations you\u2019re interested in. After all, there are 1500+ to choose from. If you are certain a particular presentation exists but you\u2019re not finding it, I suggest either searching by a topic (such as DNA) or on the presenter\u2019s name. Once you find it, click on the button to add it to your Playlist (available if you were registered). That way it will be easier for you to retrieve when you\u2019re ready to watch it.<\/p>\n

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Start a RootsTech 2021 File<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a virtual world, but there are some physical items to take away from the conference. For example, speakers may have provided handouts that can be downloaded. These will provide you resources, websites and additional information that corresponds to their presentation, and even topics they didn\u2019t have time to cover. Take advantage of this by creating a RootsTech folder on your computer and save everything there. Once you save the handouts in your folder, you can annotate them or just refer to them as you listen to presentations.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget about the Expo Hall. Vendors have added items to their \u201cvirtual booth.\u201d Those items range from magazines and eBooks to charts and tip sheets. Make sure to add those to your RootsTech file as well. And speaking of the Expo Hall\u2026<\/p>\n

Peruse the Virtual Expo Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

RootsTech is over, so why should you check out the Expo Hall? After all, the vendors aren\u2019t there to answer questions and most of the discounts have expired.<\/p>\n

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Although the Expo Hall is \u201cclosed,\u201d everything in the virtual booths, minus the one-on-one assistance, is available. Exhibitors uploaded videos and all sorts of materials in the form of guides, publications, and charts that can be downloaded. Those items can be helpful to better understanding new services and products as well as old favorites.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Check out the GenealogyBank booth<\/a> for two eBook downloads and videos demonstrating how to search the website.<\/p>\n

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Did You Have Relatives at RootsTech?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have a FamilySearch tree? One of the ways you could have participated in RootsTech was to register for the conference with your FamilySearch account. This allowed you to view what relatives, based on your FamilySearch tree, attended RootsTech.<\/p>\n

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If you do have a FamilySearch tree and you did sign into the conference using your FamilySearch account, go to the top black toolbar on the RootsTech website and click on the Menu at the far right. Now click on Relatives at RootsTech to see the list of your relatives there.<\/p>\n

So why should you do this? You may find some new-to-you cousins, or cousins you haven\u2019t heard from in a while. Clicking on the person\u2019s name reveals a chart with your relationship and a message feature. Might be a good time to reconnect or collaborate on your shared genealogy.<\/p>\n

RootsTech All Year Long<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last weekend was too busy for you and you didn\u2019t attend RootsTech? No problem! You still have time to benefit from the education and information RootsTech offers. Take some time to learn more about genealogy. After all, you can\u2019t beat the price!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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