Memories and Family Tree Apps

Training Program: FamilySearch Memories App

Lesson 1: Introduction to FamilySearch Memories

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the purpose and features of the FamilySearch Memories app.
  • Learn how to download and install the app.
  • Navigate the app interface.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Introduce the app’s role in preserving family memories.
  • Guide learners through the installation process.
  • Demonstrate basic navigation within the app.
• Homework Assignment:
  • Download the app if not already done.
  • Explore the app’s main features.
• Resources:
  • FamilySearch Memories App Overview Video
  • Installation Guide

Lesson 2: Adding and Managing Memories

• Learning Objectives:
  • Add photos, stories, and documents to the app.
  • Organize memories into collections.
  • Understand privacy settings.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Explain how to upload photos and documents.
  • Encourage learners to write and attach family stories.
  • Discuss privacy options (private vs. public).
• Homework Assignment:
  • Upload a family photo and write a short story to attach to it.
• Resources:
  • Adding Memories Tutorial
  • Privacy Settings Guide

Lesson 3: Collaborating with Others

• Learning Objectives:
  • Invite family members to contribute to memories.
  • Understand collaboration features.
  • Resolve common issues.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Show how to invite family members to join the app.
  • Discuss collaboration tools (comments, tagging, etc.).
  • Troubleshoot common problems.
• Homework Assignment:
  • Invite a family member to join the app and collaborate on a memory.
• Resources:
  • Collaboration Features Tutorial
  • Troubleshooting Guide

Lesson 4: Advanced Features

• Learning Objectives:
  • Explore advanced features (audio recordings, source citations, etc.).
  • Use search and filtering options effectively.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Demonstrate audio recording capabilities.
  • Explain how to add source citations.
  • Teach efficient searching and filtering.
• Homework Assignment:
  • Record an audio memory or add a source citation to an existing memory.
• Resources:
  • Advanced Features Tutorial
  • Search and Filtering Tips

Lesson 5: Sharing Memories Beyond the App

• Learning Objectives:
  • Share memories with non-app users.
  • Export memories for offline use.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Discuss sharing options (email, social media, etc.).
  • Show how to export memories.
• Homework Assignment:
  • Share a memory with a family member who doesn’t use the app.
• Resources:
  • Sharing Memories Tutorial
  • Exporting Memories Guide
  • Family Tre Memories App https://www.thefhguide.com/project-2-memories-app.html

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Training Program: FamilySearch Tree App

Lesson 1: Introduction to FamilySearch Tree

• Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the purpose of the FamilySearch Tree app.
  • Learn how to access and log in to the app.
  • Navigate the family tree interface.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Speaker Notes:
  • Explain the app’s role in genealogy research.
  • Guide learners through account setup.
  • Introduce the family tree view.
• Homework Assignment:
  • Log in to the app and explore the family tree.
• Resources:
  • FamilySearch Tree App Overview Video
  • [Getting Started Guide](https://www.familysearch.org/help/en/mobile

Lesson 2: Home Page, Site Navigation, and Help Resources 

• Learning Objectives: 
• Understand the layout of the home page. 
• Navigate the menu options. 
• Access help resources. 
• Duration: 30 minutes 
• Speaker Notes: 
• Describe the components of the home page. 
• Explain the purpose of each menu item. 
• Show where to find additional help and support. 
• Homework Assignment: 
• Explore the home page and familiarize yourself with the navigation options. 
• Resources: 
• Home Page Navigation Tutorial 
• FamilySearch Community 

Lesson 3: Pedigree and Family Tree Views 

• Learning Objectives: 
• Explore different views of the family tree. 
• Add names to the family tree using ID numbers. 
• Duration: 30 minutes 
• Speaker Notes: 
• Demonstrate how to switch between pedigree, fan chart, landscape, and portrait views. 
• Explain how to add missing names using unique ID numbers. 
• Homework Assignment: 
• Try out different tree views and practice adding names using IDs. 
• Resources: 
• Pedigree and Tree Views Tutorial 

Lesson 4: Person Page 

• Learning Objectives: 
• View detailed information on a person’s page. 
• Edit vital information. 
• Add parents, spouses, and children. 
• Duration: 30 minutes 
• Speaker Notes: 
• Walk through the features and options available on a person’s page. 
• Show how to add and correct vital details. 
• Discuss merging duplicates and changing section order. 
• Homework Assignment: 
• Explore a person’s page and make necessary updates. 
• Resources: 
• Person Page Tutorial 
• FAQs and Tips 

Feel free to review the resources provided for each lesson, and let me know if you need any further assistance or additional materials.

Source(s) 

1. Quick Start Learning Lessons Table of Contents – FamilySearch 

2. Quick Start Lesson Videos • FamilySearch Support Operations 

3. Family Tree Essentials • FamilySearch Support Operations 

4. Family Tree app https://www.thefhguide.com/project-1-family-tree-app.html

5. Quick Start Guide https://www.familysearch.org/en/fieldops/quick-start-learning-lessons-table-of-contents