E-Learning Webcasts
UNRI scientists provide online educational presentations on timely topics and current research and development initiatives. These webcasts can be joined from the convenience of your own desk, via the internet and a telephone. You simply log into the UNRI web cast web site for the visual component of the presentation, and then call the toll-free telephone number to participate in the audio portion of the call.
Webcast Archives & Support Resources
All UNRI Informational Webcasts are digitally recorded and are available for replay, and support resources on each webcast topic are provided for use. Click on the image on the left to access the archives, including the video playback and supporting documents and links.
Upcoming e-Learning Webcasts
“Citizen Science Monitoring Programs”
Monday, May 24, 2010, 11:00 AM (Eastern)
Moderated by Kate Forrer, University of Vermont/Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program
Connection and Log-on Details on Upcoming Webcasts
“Citizen Science Monitoring Programs”
Monday, May 24, 2010, 11:00 AM (Eastern)
with Kate Forrer, University of Vermont/Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program
Please plan to join us for a May 2010 UNRI Informational Webcast, which will present best practices for developing and managing a citizen science monitoring program (CSM). This session will highlight four Citizen Monitoring Programs using various best practices to educate and engage citizen scientists (CS) in early detection and ongoing monitoring of invasive pests. The session will feature Travis Gallo (Invaders of Texas), Angela Gupta (Minnesota Forest Pest First Detectors), Sarah Kirn (Vital Signs (ME)), and Jennifer Schwarz Ballard (Project Budburt (Chicago)). Presenters will discuss program framework, recruitment and training strategies, and tools to manage and communicate with volunteers. This webcast is part of a series on CSM. Follow-up webcasts will explore potential database systems.
Connection Details for May 24th Webcast Session @ 11:00 AM (Eastern)
ACCESS FOR WEBCAST AUDIO
Telphone Dial-up Toll Free Number: 888-455-9721
Telephone Passcode: DBLONIARZ
ACCESS FOR WEBCAST STREAMING VIDEO
Web Address: https://www.mymeetings.com/mymeetings/join/
Conference Number: PW7807906
Audience Passcode: DBLONIARZ
Please note: For all webcasts, the telephone and internet connections are available beginning 15 minutes to the start of the call. Society of American Foresters CFE units and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) CEUs are awarded for attending this webcast session.
Important: Please check your browser’s compatibility prior to the webcast by clicking here and then choosing “Check Your Browser” from the NetMeeting page. Once you complete these steps, you will be ready to join the conference on the day of the presentation.
2010 Webcast Schedule
Coming Soon – 2010 Webcast Schedule
You can find the complete list of 2010 e-Learning Webcasts by clicking on the image at left.
