Dear All,
RE: MOBILE-BASED DATA COLLECTION USING KOBO TOOlBOX
Tech For Development -T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in Mobile Based Data Collection Using KoBo Toolbox to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 4th to 8th Nov, 2019
EVENT INFORMATION
Course Name: Mobile Based Data Collection Using KoBo Toolbox.
Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Event Date: 4th to 8th Nov, 2019
Course Fee: KES 75,000 OR USD 1,100
Online Registration: Register here
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WORKING IN
Impact Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Academic Research, Market Research, Field Research, Agriculture, Health, Education, WASH, Handicapped, Human rights, Emergencies/disasters, Advocacy, Education, Environment, Small business development, Community development, Rural development, Women, Youth, Population, Rehabilitation, Culture, Capacity Building, Appropriate technology, Income, generation, Private sector, Refugwww1ees/displaced
INTRODUCTION
Data collection has always been an integral part of development work. In the past, this task was performed with paper and pen, which made it prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs.
ICT tools such as mobile devices and software that allows users to create surveys, collect, manage and upload data to storage facilities in real-time have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection.
If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage and analyze project data using mobile devices, this training course is for you.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning how to quickly collect and manage data using mobile devices.
REQUIREMENTS
This training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding.
DURATION
5 Days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques for rapid data collection using innovative mobile data collection tools.
At the end of the course, participants will become familiar with ICT tools and technologies to conduct data collection, extract data for analysis and map collected data using mapping software.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module I
ICT Refresher
Introduction to Mobile Data Collection
Benefits of Mobile Based Data Collection
Challenges facing Mobile Based Data Collection and their work around.
Introduction to KoBoToolbox.
Module II
GETTING STARTED
Introduction to KoBoToolbox.
Types of questions.
Data types for each question.
Questionnaire logic.
Digitizing/building forms/survey authoring using KoBoToolbox.
Deploying forms.
DEVICE CALIBRATION (MOBILE PHONES/TABLETS)
KoBoCollect installation and configuration.
Downloading forms into the mobile devices.
Collecting data using KoBoCollect
Hands-on Exercise.
Survey data hosting
Uploading data to KoBoToolbox
DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION USING KOBOTOOLBOX
Data Analysis and Visualization using KoBoToolbox
Module III
Introduction to basic XLSForm syntax for survey authoring.
INTERMEDIATE SURVEY AUTHORING USING XLSFORM SYNTAX
New data types.
Notes and dates.
Multiple choice Questions.
Multiple Language Support.
Hints, metadata and more.
Conditional Survey Branching.
Required questions
Constraining responses
Skip: Asking Relevant questions
The specify (other)
Grouping questions.
Skipping many questions at once (Skipping a section). Etc
Extended data types geoid, image and multimedia
Hands-on Exercises
Module IV
ADVANCED SURVEY AUTHORING USING XLSFORM SYNTAX
Repeating a set of questions.
Special formatting.
Making dynamic calculations.
Survey Styling and formatting
FORM VALIDATION
Troubleshooting common syntax errors.
Hands-on Exercises
Module V (GIS)
SPATIAL MAPPING
Introduction to GIS
Working with Spatial data (GPS Coordinates)
Introduction to Fusion Table
Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion tables
Exporting data to Fusion tables using QGIS
Converting data to shape files
Choice of Platform
Discussion on the Choice of Platform
Integrating Mobile Data Collection tools into projects
Hand-on Exercise
METHODOLOGY
This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACTION PLAN
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TAILOR-MADE TRAINING
This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by:
Using own datasets and tools during the training.
Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.
Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.
Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.
TESTIMONIALS
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FAQs
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Tel: +254 706909947
Website: www.t4d.co.ke
Kind regards.
Rose Muthoni,
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development
Innovation for impact