Dec 302011
From Joan Miller at Luxegen a new technology Meme:
- Technology you already use: bold face type
- Technology you would like to use or learn more about: italicize (color optional)
- Technology you don’t use, have no interest in using or no longer use: plain type
- Explain or give opinions in brackets [ ] at the end of each bullet point
- I have a tablet computer such as an iPad that I use for genealogy [an ASUS currently although not heavily into it as yet]
- I have downloaded one or more apps to a Smart Phone or similar device.
- I belong to a genealogy society that uses social media.
- I use GEDCOM files and understand the various compatibility issues involved
- I have added metadata to some of my files and digital photos.
- I have utilized an API from a genealogy-related application or website.
- I have taken a DNA test related to my genealogy research. [awaiting autosomal results now]
- I have used the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
- I have a Facebook account and use it regularly for genealogy. [and friends as I have not been able to persuade my close family of the benefits although my extended family do use it.]
- I use tech tools to help me cite my sources in genealogy research.
- I have developed a genealogy-related app for a Smart Phone or similar device.
- I use a genealogy database program [The Master Genealogist is my prime program, Legacy Family Historian are the others I use for extra features.]
- I use cloud computer resources to store my genealogy data [Dropbox primarialy].
- I have made one or more contributions to the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
- I have attended a genealogy webinar.
- I have organized and administered a DNA testing group related to my genealogy [very inactive group as am having problems persuading QUESTED males to take the test!].
- I use apps involving GPS for my genealogy research.
- I have a Google+ account and use it regularly for genealogy.
- I have created and published a family history e-book.
- I have create a wiki related to my genealogy research.
- I have conducted a genealogy webinar as a presenter.
- I read genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research.
- I have one or more genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research [ currently have five blogs but have not been as active as I would like] .
- I have a Twitter account and use it regularly for genealogy [again not as often as I would like].
- I have one or more genealogy-related websites which I run and administer. (I just haven’t found the time as yet. I have got the domain name)
- I have created a screencast or video related to genealogy and posted it at a video sharing site (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.).
- I use one or more digital tools to capture and record my family history. [video, digital note taker, camera, scanner]