Course Name: Mobile Data Collection for M E using ODK and Kobo Toolbox
Dates:13/04/2020 to 17/04/2020
Venue:FineResults ,Research, Services, Nairobi, Kenya
Cost:800 usd
INTRODUCTION
Data collection and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) have always been integral parts of development work. In the past, these tasks were performed with paper and pen, which made them prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs. Information and communication technology (ICT) tools, including hardware like mobile phones and tablets, applications with the capacity to create digital surveys, and software that allows users to upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection and M&E.
DURATION
5 Days.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques to gather data for project/ programme outcomes to stakeholders using innovative Mobile data gathering 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
Module 1: Introduction
Mobile Data gathering
Benefits of Mobile Applications
Data and types of Data
Introduction to common mobile based data collection platforms
Managing devices
Challenges of Data Collection
Data aggregation, storage and dissemination
Questionnaire Design
Getting started in ODK
Types of questions
Data types for each question
Types of questionnaire or Form logic
Extended data types geoid, image and multimedia
Module 2: Survey Authoring and Preparation of mobile phone for data collection
Survey Authoring
Design forms using a web interface using:
ODK Build
Koboforms
PurcForms
Hands-on Exercise
Preparing the mobile phone for data collection
Installing applications: ODK Collect
Using Google play
Manual install (.apk files)
Configuring the device (Mobile Phones)
Uploading the form into the mobile devices
Hands-on Exercise
Module 3: Designing forms and advanced survey authoring
Designing forms manually: Using XLS Forms
Introduction to XLS forms syntax
New data types
Notes and dates
Multiple choice Questions
Multiple Language Support
Hints and Metadata
Hands-on Exercise
Advanced survey Authoring
Conditional Survey Branching
Required questions
Constraining responses
Skip: Asking Relevant questions
The specify other
Grouping questions
Skipping many questions at once (Skipping a section)
Repeating a set of questions
Special formatting
Making dynamic calculations
Module 4: Hosting survey data
Hosting survey data (Online)
ODK Aggregate
Formhub
ona.io
KoboToolbox
Uploading forms to the server
Hosting Survey Data (Configuring a local server)
Configuring ODK Aggregate on a local server
Downloading data
Manual download (ODK Briefcase)
Using the online server interface
Module 5: Working with Spatial data (GPS Coordinates)
Spatial Mapping
Introduction to Fusion Table
Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion tables
Exporting data to Fusion tables using QGIS
Converting data to shape files
TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.
TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: training@fineresultsresearch.org
CANCELLATION POLICY
All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.