RE: MOBILE BASED DATA COLLECTION USING ODK
Tech For Development-T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in Mobile Based Data Collection Using ODK to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 30th September to 4th October 2019.
Event Information
Course Name: Mobile Based Data Collection Using ODK
Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Event Date: 30th September to 4th October 2019
Course Fee: KES 75,000 OR USD 1,100
Registration: Register online
Why T4D?
We are an international training, capacity building and tech solutions organization that offers tech solutions, scheduled and tailor made training and capacity building solutions to individuals and development agencies in Africa and around the world.
We provide our training programs with a capacity-building goal, so as to ensure that, our training programs contribute to sustainable change.
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, Refugees/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 course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning how to collect and manage project data using mobile devices.
Requirements
This course is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding of basic ICT concepts.
Duration
5 days.
Course objectives
The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques to collect data for projects/programmes using innovative Mobile data collection tools.
At the end of the course, you will become familiar with using ICT tools and methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis and reporting.
Topics to be covered
ODK Collect
ODK Build
ODK aggregate
ODK Validate
ODK Briefcase
ODK XLSForm
ODK Javarosa
Course content
Module I
ICT Refresher
Introduction to Mobile Data Collection (MDC)
Benefits of Mobile Data Collection (MDC)
Challenges facing Mobile Data Collection and their work around
Introduction to the ODK ecosystem
Introduction to basic ODK XLSForm syntax for survey authoring
Module II
Getting started – Survey authoring using ODK XLSForm
Types of questions
Data types for each question
Types of questionnaire and Form logic
Extended data types geoid, image and multimedia
Form Validation and Conversion for ODK
Converting XLSForm to xml forms using ODK xlsform.
ODK Validate for validating xml forms
Troubleshooting common syntax errors
Device calibration (Mobile Phones/Tablets) – ODK Collect
Introduction to ODK Collect
ODK Collect installation and configuration
Uploading forms into ODK Collect manually
Downloading form into ODK Collect from ODK Aggregate server
Hands-on Exercise
Hosting survey data (Online) – ODK Aggregate
Introduction to Google app engine for ODK
Introduction to ODK Aggregate
ODK Aggregate – Download and setup
ODK Aggregate administration and calibration
Data analysis in ODK aggregate
Module III
Intermediate Survey Authoring for ODK
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)
Hands-on Exercises
Module IV
Advanced Survey Authoring for ODK
Repeating a set of questions
Special formatting
Making dynamic calculations
Survey Styling and formatting – Working with the appearance column
Working with media files
Cascading select
External selects
Conducting Longitudinal surveys
Hands-on Exercises
Module V
Form Design using web platforms
KoBo ToolBox
ODK Build
Downloading data
Downloading data from ODK Aggregate
Introduction to ODK Briefcase
Download and setup ODK Briefcase
ODK Briefcase calibration and administration
Hand-on Exercise
Presentation of course project by participants
Action plan
Closure
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 field.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
How to register
To register online, click: Register Online
To view course, click: View Course
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Tel: +254 706909947
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Training Fee
The course fee is KES 75,000.00 or USD 1,100.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Organizations who send more than three participants automatically qualify for a 10% discount.
Testimonials
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FAQs
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Contact information
Tel: +254 706909947
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Website: www.t4d.co.ke
Kind regards.
Shalom Njogu
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development.
Innovation for impact