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APHIS PPQ End User Tools group supports Field Operations in electronic mobile data collection. This assistance includes workflow documentation and recorded training supporting the use of mobile devices and mobile applications.
To request specific support from End User Tools, select a link and submit a response.
Training Events
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General Training Documents
Document support on all things mobile data collection, including the Apple iPad and mobile data applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, eTRAP, and IPHIS.
Pest Program Specific Training Documents
Document support on all pest programs currently using national electronic mobile data collection solutions.
This training supports data QA/QC efforts using a PowerBi Dashboard to view and export data from the IPHIS database.
DART DDII SharePoint site: https://usdagcc.sharepoint.com/sites/aphis-ppq-fldops/dart
IPHIS: https://iphis.aphis.usda.gov
General Data Help: ppq.datamgt@usda.gov
Data Science and Integration Group: Dave Kowalski
Hub GIS Manager: Lisa Kennaway
End User Tools Group Manager: Mark Crane
This training supports data QA/QC efforts using a PowerBi Dashboard to view and export data from the APHIS GIS Portal.
DART DDII SharePoint site: https://usdagcc.sharepoint.com/sites/aphis-ppq-fldops/dart
IPHIS:https://iphis.aphis.usda.gov
General Data Help: ppq.datamgt@usda.gov
Data Science and Integration Group: Dave Kowalski
Hub GIS Manager: Lisa Kennaway
End User Tools Group Manager: Mark Crane
This training supports data QA/QC efforts using a WebApp.
USDA-MRP GIS Enterprise portal URL:https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis
End User Tools Group Manager: Mark Crane mark.e.crane@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview "What's New" in AGM/EGM data collection for 2022 and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
Anthony Man-Son-Hing - anthony.man-son-hing@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Box Tree Box (BTM) data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Russ Bulluck - russ.bulluck@usda.gov
This training teaches trapping data collection for Box Tree Moth 2021 using the IPHIS Data Collector or IDC mobile application introducing users to recording Locations, Sites, Activities, and Samples. This application is approved for internal PPQ surveyor use to collect trapping data for the BTM program.
iPad Basics
IPHIS Basics (Modules 1-10)
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
eAuthentication Change Password
Incident Management Team Contact: William Newton, william.m.newton@usda.gov
This training supports an emergency effort to support CC trace forward data collection for 2022.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Survey123
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
CC Manual and Quick Reference documents
Incident Management Team (IMT) contact:
William Newton - william.m.newton@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview "What's New" in ECFF data collection for 2022 and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
ECFF National Operations Manager:
Shaharra Usnick - shaharra.j.usnick@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview EGM data collection for 2022 specifically for Texas TDA Inspectors.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Anthony Man-Son-Hing - anthony.man-son-hing@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview "What's New" in EWBBB data collection for 2022 and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
Lisa Jackson - lisa.d.jackson@usda.gov
Darrell Bays - darrell.a.bays@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview "What's New" in FF data collection for 2022 and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
Shaharra Usnick - shaharra.j.usnick@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview "What's New" in GHMC data collection for 2022 and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning
GHMC National Operations Manager:
Melinda Sullivan - melinda.j.sullivan@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Japanese Beetle (JB) Visual data collection using the ArcGIS Survey123 mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Survey123 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jig7dL3bWHSX7SCZ97dGgz85
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Leon Bunce - leon.k.bunce@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Japanese Beetle (JB) Trapping data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Leon Bunce - leon.k.bunce@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Japanese Beetle (JB) Aircraft Inspections data collection using the ArcGIS Survey123 mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Survey123 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jig7dL3bWHSX7SCZ97dGgz85
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Leon Bunce - leon.k.bunce@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to combine training support for data collection in the mobile application, editing in a webapp, and monitoring/reporting in an additional webapp.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
OWB National Operations Manager:
Alec Ormsby - alec.ormsby@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Trapping and Visual (by State) data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Matthew Travis - matthew.a.travis@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Property Assessment data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Matthew Travis - matthew.a.travis@usda.gov
This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Nationwide Visual data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Matthew Travis - matthew.a.travis@usda.gov
Specific to Otis Laboratory research...This training builds upon foundation training to overview 2022 Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Sentinel Trapping data collection using the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application and "Caution Areas" on some data collection techniques that have caused confusion in the past.
iPad Basics - https://youtu.be/3dOHHOkFeQQ
Introduction to ArcGIS Field Maps - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_jEtoY8jijL3dB_E6Giunpd_OMsJX-J
Getting the Most Out of Remote Learning - https://youtu.be/6glZIBOpcMI
Matthew Travis - matthew.a.travis@usda.gov
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video outlines learning objectives for the entire video series and introduces ArcGIS Field Maps from a "What is it?" and "What does it look like?" standpoint.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Getting Started with ArcGIS Field Maps (Job Aid)
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video covers installing the application (if needed).
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Getting Started with ArcGIS Field Maps (Job Aid)
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video demonstrates signing into the ArcGIS Enterprise portal, using the MRP Production and Stage portals, and discusses when training maps in the stage environment are used.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Stage (Training) Portal URL: https://maps-stg.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video overviews the steps to the disconnected workflow using the ArcGIS Field Maps application.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video overviews the process to download an offline map area using the ArcGIS Field Maps application.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video walks users through collecting field data using a sample map area in ArcGIS Field Maps.Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video introduces users to the Markup Layer feature and the Measure tool in ArcGIS Field Maps.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video demonstrates data editing within ArcGIS Field Maps using the map to select the data point and the sync edit review panel.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Stage (Training) Portal URL: https://maps-stg.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video discusses the importance of and workflow to a daily data sync.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Stage (Training) Portal URL: https://maps-stg.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis
ArcGIS Field Maps is a mobile application which brings together map viewing, data collection and location tracking. It makes it easier to work in the field and to coordinate with office work. This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps mobile application with a series of short videos.
This video overviews the entire course. Students should complete the quiz to receive email confirmation of course completion.
Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps support website
Mobile Data Collection Tools APHIS website
As of Fall 2021, the APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Stage (Training) Portal URL: https://maps-stg.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis
This course introduces a new user to Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 application (desktop and mobile) with a series of short videos. This video introduces ArcGIS from a "What is it?", "Why do we use it?", and "What does it look like?" standpoint. This series may serve as a good reminder for more experienced users too.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
As of Fall 2021, the "new" APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
This short video shows a user how to locate, download, and install ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
This short video shows a user how to sign into the APHIS GIS (Enterprise) Portal within the ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
As of Fall 2021, the "new" APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
This short video shows a user how to download (and delete) surveys that have been shared with them within the ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
This short video shows a user how to complete the forms or surveys that have been shared with them within the ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
This short video explains the Inbox versus the Collect option within the ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
This short video overviews submitting a completed survey using either the Outbox (offline) or Send Now options within the ArcGIS Survey123 on the desktop and mobile device.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
This short video overviews this entire video series introducing users to ArcGIS Survey123 and points users to the quiz to complete the training.
Esri's ArcGIS Survey123 support website
Public website: Mobile Data Collection Tools
As of Fall 2021, the "new" APHIS GIS Enterprise Portal URL: https://maps.mrp.usda.gov/arcgis/
Description:
IPHIS Desktop Basics serves as an introduction to the IPHIS desktop application and database. Module 1 begins with a basic overview.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data Management
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create - Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 2 talks through the IPHIS desktop data management methodology.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data Management
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create - Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 3 discusses requesting an IPHIS User role for access.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
eAuthentication - Create an Account
https://identitymanager.eems.usda.gov/registration/index.aspx
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 4 discusses IPHIS terminology (Lexicon of Words) and overviews the main IPHIS landing page.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Workbook
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 5 overviews the "IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry" and starts by creating a Location.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 6 follows the "IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry" and overviewing create a Workbook.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 7 follows the "IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry" and overviewing create a Site.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 8 introduces users to recording Activities - Surveys, Compliance Appliance Agreements, and Compliance Inspections.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
IPHIS Surveys Defined
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 9 overviews Extracting IPHIS Data.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
IPHIS Surveys Defined
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
Description:
Module 10 overviews mapping functions.
Helpful links:
USDA IPHIS Landing Page
APHIS PPQ training support documents and recordings
Useful Job Aids:
IPHIS User Roles
IPHIS Lexicon of Words
IPHIS 4 Steps to Data Entry
IPHIS Surveys Defined
Final Quiz:
Each module has a few questions. You may wish to have the quiz open to the side to work on while watching the videos.
Full Module List:
Module 1 What is IPHIS?
Module 2 Information Vs. Data
Module 3 Access to IPHIS
Module 4 Lexicon of Words / Navigating the IPHIS site
Module 5 Create – Location
Module 6 Create – Workbook
Module 7 Create – Site
Module 8 Create Activities: Surveys, Compliance Agreements, and Compliance Agreement Inspections
Module 9 Extracting IPHIS Data
Module 10 Mapping Functions
This course introduces a new user to the Apple iPad care and provides tips on use. It may serve as a good reminder for more experienced users too.
Allow one hour for this self-paced training. Watch the video segment (40 minutes) and take the short quizzes throughout. Be sure to complete all requested quizzes to automate a completion certificate sent to your email…including the final feedback form.
Click on the links below to complete the quizzes as prompted during the video training course.
Section 1: Introduction and Self-Assessment
Quiz 1: iPad Savvy (06:00)
Section 2: iPad Care
Quiz 2: iPad Care (13.55)
Remote learning is a valuable tool. How can you prepare to get the most out of it and retain what you learn?
"27 Astonishing E-learning Statistics for 2020" June 2020
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What is an Explainer Video? When are they helpful? How do you make one?
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We are all learning something new. This video is a brief overview demonstration of basic uses for Microsoft Teams.
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Sample workflow using Microsoft Teams, Stream, Forms, Power Automate, and Outlook. A nonspatial workflow to share a plan, collect data, alert someone about the responses by email.
When and how should you perform an iPadOS update on your PPQ assigned iPad? Watch this quick overview and demonstration to be sure.
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Wi-Fi connection on your assigned iPad can be tricky. Jenny Sauer, from APHIS PPQ End User Tools group, demonstrates connecting to the APHIS_network, hotspot from her iPhone, and a local network (at home).
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Clean up the home screen on your iPad.
Learn to: Move, group, delete apps and use Apps@Work to Re-Install.
NOTE: The apps installed on your iPad may be different and may also be arranged differently. The iPad demonstration is meant to give you a sample of these tasks.
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A guest visit from "Data Dave", David Kowalski with some helpful tips on collecting data in the field.
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Be sure of a strong Wi-Fi connection, map title, level of detail, and central location. Then watch this quick demonstration to download a map area in the ArcGIS Collector application.
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A quick demonstration by Vladimir Rusinovich and William Yoder on a standard check list to be sure your device settings and offline map are ready for field data collection.
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Using a sample map in the ArcGIS Collector application on her iPad, Jenny Sauer demonstrates viewing and turning on/off additionally enabled layers in the map view and using the Measure tool to measure distance between two points.
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**Access to the APHIS GIS Portal is restricted. This video will only provide helpful tips for users with APHIS GIS Portal user roles in place.
Follow the link below and submit a form requesting support if you require access as a USDA APHIS employee.**
PPQ Field GIS Specialist, Melanie Meroni, demonstrates signing into the APHIS GIS Portal, sometimes referred to as the Enterprise Portal, on her desktop. Then she walks Jenny Sauer through the sign in from an Apple iPad in both the ESRI Collector and Survey123 apps.
For more information on all things mobile, here is a link to the PPQ EUT Mobile Solutions Manual.
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**Access to the APHIS GIS Portal is restricted. This video will only provide helpful tips for users with APHIS GIS Portal user roles in place. In addition, web maps are shared to users who have been added as members to the designated group. Follow the link below and submit a form requesting support if you require access as a USDA APHIS employee.**
Hub GIS Geographer, Derek Witt steps us through using a Web Map.
Learn how to locate and open a web map; Open attribute tables to sort, filter, and monitor specific entries; Make edits, if approved.
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An overview and demonstration of edits that can be made in disconnected mode while collecting data in the field on your PPQ assigned iPad.
**Access to the APHIS GIS Portal is restricted. This video will only provide helpful tips for users with APHIS GIS Portal user roles in place. In addition, maps used in the ArcGIS Collector mobile application are shared to users who have been added as members to the designated group.
Follow the link below and submit a form requesting support if you require access as a USDA APHIS employee.**
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