Foundations in AI for Family History 2 of 5: Prompt Power—Getting Better Answers from AI

Andrew Redfern
Jan 22, 2026
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Prompt Anatomy
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What Records Exist?
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Create a Research Plan
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DNA Prompt
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Refine Your Prompt
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
7m 06s

About this webinar

Learn the principles, tools, and responsible practices for using AI in your genealogical research.

About the speakers

About the speakers

Andrew Redfern is an enthusiastic family historian and accomplished speaker, having delivered presentations both in his home country of Australia and internationally over many years. His innovative work with Artificial Intelligence has been sought
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Fiona Brooker is a professional genealogist (Memories In Time) who has been actively researching her family history for over 35 years, inspired by two marriage certificates and a collection of family letters written from New Zealand back to her im
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  1. DL
    Daniel Longchamps
    7 hours ago

    I was a little apprehensive after the first session. But after tonight’s session class 2, following along and trying at the same time made for an excellent one. Andrew and Fiona make an excellent team of teachers.

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  2. KF
    Kerrie Franks
    7 hours ago

    The ‘identifying’ myself aspect was really helpful. Being able to ‘change hats’ with AI from my hobby as a family historian but also a teddy bear collector, will definitely alter the content we exchange and the language used. Thank you for attaching the syllabus before the session, it helps to have time to print it out and have on hand at the start of the session.

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  3. PB
    Patricia Briggs
    7 hours ago

    Amazingly helpful. Thank you. A complex subject explained well. I think the hand out will be very helpful for practicing using AI.

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  4. GG
    Gary Gates
    7 hours ago

    I wish I could give this a 10. Building on the previous session, this expansion into writing prompts provided a solid foundation for creating the prompts and built on the benefits of AI. I really like the expanded sessions that provide a deeper understanding of the subject over the course of several webinars. The work in AI and DNA are expanding my knowledge and giving me the chance to ask why during the multiple sessions. GREAT IDEA and GREAT WORK!

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    Brenda Glover
    7 hours ago

    The handouts were very helpful and I really enjoyed the tag-team approach by the presenters for posing prompts and showing results on screen. This kept the presentation moving, allowed maximum information to be shared and it allows the user to refer back to the prompts in future. I also admire the way that audience questions were managed. Exceptional job!

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  6. IE
    Iona Ellis
    7 hours ago

    They were very knowledgeable and was able to pass on their knowledge clearly.

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  7. DB
    Diane Bertram
    7 hours ago

    This webinar has been a game changer for me. The presenter’s are very knowledgeable and make learning fun and interesting.

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  8. WS
    Wesley Smith
    7 hours ago

    I found this webinar very useful. The explanation of how prompt wording affects AI responses was clear and practical, and it’s helped me think more carefully about how I frame questions for my family history research.

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