SLIG Videos

I'm admitting my age here, but I still recall the days when we had to be front and center on a precise day and time to watch a favorite television show. No other option - except perhaps the summer rerun. And that didn't seem unreasonable or inconvenient at the time. After all, playing softball was more important anyway! Ah, but I digress.

When my children were growing up, we had VHS tapes we could pop in to record a show, and the more popular videos could be purchased for repeated watching. Now, that was entertainment in comfort! I listened to audio tapes on the way to work. But we still went to the library to get books.

Now? I "read" books on Audible and Blinkist, study course materials in electronic format, access the standards on Kindle, ask "Alexa" to play my favorite tunes, and "Siri" to define an unknown word. Technology continues to change the way we learn - about things. So, naturally, I look to video to learn anything from how to change spark plugs in a hybrid vehicle to how to improve my genealogy research logs. On demand. No fuss.

Introducing: SLIG Video Shorts

SLIG is pleased to introduce yet another way to learn about an upcoming course. Yes, we still have very thorough course descriptions, detailed outlines, and specific prerequisites. But now, thanks to our new Tech/Video Coordinator, Irene Rossman, you can also learn about a course via video.

Irene has interviewed each of the course coordinators directly. Who better to help you learn why you might want to take a specific course and if it is a good fit for your education needs?

To watch them one by one, just go to the courses page and look for the video icon:

Then click on "Read more" and scroll to the bottom of the course page to watch the interview to learn about the course, the requirements, and the expected outcomes.

Don't forget to "like" the video when you are finished by clicking on the heart on the top right side of the video screen.

Or, you can view them in groups on YouTube

YouTube Playlists include:

• Fall 2019 Virtual Courses
• SLIG 2020 Courses
• Academy for Professionals 2020 Courses

But wait, there's more. . . 

Want to learn more about SLIG in general – what it is, when it is held, when to register, and what to expect? Check out this 30-minute video interview by Connie Knox on GenealogyTV. Connie started GenealogyTV in August 2018 and it has been exploding with regular new viewers since.

Last, there are a handful of video shorts showing the types of activities you might find at SLIG - you can see those right on our Facebook page.

Feedback is always desired

I hope to see you at SLIG this year - whether in a virtual course this fall, or in one or both of the January programs. Please let me know if the videos were helpful in making your course selection!

Peg Ivanyo, Director