Free Online Genealogy Course with FutureLearn (Week 3)

[MatildaFlorence]

I decided to do it on a whim. Basically - what have I got to lose?

I'm a little disappointed that it's week 3 and we haven't really hit any major 'meatiness' as previously mentioned. Maybe because I've been researching for awhile...but so far it's really the basics as I see it, most researchers will already be aware of most things mentioned.

Having said that, I have enjoyed progressing through the course. It's free! And has been a good reminder regarding organisation...argh!

[Berlin-Bob]

Slightly off-topic, but ...

It obviously can't be a)        I always look for an archive when I want to find somewhere to eat. They must have been desperate for everyone to get that right.

I work for a firm which has no canteen. A lot of institutions here have the rooms for canteens, but they are then leased to caterers. These caterers are naturally interested in making a profit, so they welcome "outside" customers.

In the past 30 years I and my colleagues have eaten in the canteens of

- the College of Economics,
- the Inland Revenue Services,
- the Universitary Library,
- an Insurance "watch-dog" organisation,
- etc.

No archives, but that is probably only because there are none in the immediate area.


Bob

[Lydart]

I've done several of the FL courses, and most I have found to be excellent; but this one .... no !   Too much emphasis on Scottish records, too basic, and I find Tahitia's presentation skills VERY dull (sorry if you read this !) but I skip her and just read the transcripts of what she says.   

Still ..... like RC, its FREE !

[3sillydogs]

I must confess I was expecting a little more.  I have not really learned anything new. Maybe next week will get better.  I see there is another "Hangout" on Friday.  May try it and see.

But I have got some useful sites from the comment sections that I hadn't heard of before so they have all been duly bookmarked for future use.....

[groom]

Just reading this from 3:5

Due to the influence of Napoleon and his advance across Europe, many areas under his rule began civil registration from the late 1800s. In many places, this system continued even after re-gaining autonomy. French civil registration records for example, date from 1792 and are held at registries in local town halls.

Is that a mistake, should it be "late 1700s"?

[MatildaFlorence]

Maybe they meant to say late 18th century?

[Gillg]

Just finished Week 3 and have maybe learned a few things, but am finding the forums very frustrating, as there are so many comments that I don't have time to read more than the first page and then feel I may have missed something useful. That's the problem with having so many course participants.

Another silly "Quiz" answer option, and also my answer to one of the questions was marked "partially correct"!  This turned out to be because I hadn't marked all of the answers as well as the one which said "All of the above".

Pondering as to whether to join in the Hangout on Friday.  It would be interesting to hear how people's queries are answered.

[groom]

I find the forums difficult to negotiate as well, as it is difficult to always find replies. It's a pity that there isn't a way to type in a person's name and find answers that way.

[sugarbakers]

I agree. The large numbers, and the social media style forums, are not promoting the good (linear) discussion that we have on RC.

I liken the "discussion" to a family history fair with everybody shouting at once.