The US Forest Service and several key partners are offering, via the web, a live online training called the i-Tree Academy, designed to introduce i-Tree tools to a class of 35 participants. The Academy will be delivered by experienced members of the i-Tree project team, with the goal of helping users utilize the i-Tree software suite of tools which can be used to inventory, assess and report on the value of urban forests and greenspace.

The course consists of monthly online web sessions over a 6-month period, self-paced learning modules, assignments and completion of a student developed project. Participants will be able to focus on a specific urban forestry issue of interest to them. Each month participants will complete assignments and reading related to the two-hour online monthly web-meetings. The goal of the course is to develop a cadre of individuals who can use i-Tree training to complete community projects, or conduct basic i-Tree Training for others.

The course begins on December 12, 2018 via the web.  Course sessions will be from 12:30-2:30 PM via the web. Independent work is required and there will be short assignments to complete, intended to have students explore opportunities for utilizing i-Tree in their professional or volunteer work.  Registration for the i-Tree Academy opens soon.

Program Calendar

Webinar 1
December 12, 2018
Topic: Course Introduction
Description: In this session, participants will be introduced to the software tools that are contained in the i-Tree toolkit and will explore the i-Tree.org website in order to fully understand its value as a resource. This session will provide a baseline level of competency for examining the software programs that are introduced in the i-Tree Academy.

Webinar 2
January 10, 2019
Topic: “Desktop Applications” – Part One
Description: This session will provide an overview of i-Tree Eco and i-Tree Streets

Webinar 3
February 13, 2019
Topic: “Desktop Applications” – Part Two
Description: This session will provide an overview of i-Tree Hydro, View and Mobile Apps

Webinar 4
March 13, 2019
Topic: “Browser-Based Applications” – Part One
Description: This session will provide an overview of i-Tree Landscape, Design and Canopy, and Species

 Webinar 5
April 10, 2019
Topic: “Browser-Based Applications” – Part Two and “Field Data and Measurements”
Description: This module will examine My Tree, Harvest, Database, Planting, as well as introduce the field data collection used in completing i-Tree studies.

Webinar 6
May 8, 2019
Topic: Scenario-Based Learning
Description: This session will introduce a series of learning components that are part of the i-Tree Academy. This session will also focus on examining two of the scenarios, and discuss how i-tree is used in each. Also, we will discuss how we can improve the “Scenario-Based Learning” modules to improve the user experience.

Independent Study & Project Development
April- June
Students will work independently to conduct/complete a small project of their choice.

Webinar 7
June 5, 2019
Topic: Final Project Presentation and Review
Description: In this session participants will present their final projects for review and discussion.
Additionally, guests will be invited to attend via the web, in order to provide an enhanced learning experience for the i-Tree user community.

Logistics

Program Fee
In order to provide the best user experience, including providing program support, technical assistance and web services, all participants will be asked to pay a $100 registration fee. Realizing that some individuals or community representative may not be able to secure funds to attend, we are offering (3) scholarships to the training program. We hope that this will enable participation by a wide range of interested stakeholders.

Technical Requirements
We will be using the Zoom web-based platform for all workshop sessions. Zoom unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, group messaging, and a software-defined conference room solution into one easy-to-use platform.
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