Training Course in ODK-X for Longitudinal Data Collection, Management and Analysis

Event Name : Training Course in ODK-X for Longitudinal Data Collection, Management and Analysis

Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Date: 17th to 28th February 2020

Course Fee: KES 150,000 OR USD 2,200

Tech for Development-T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in ODK-X for Longitudinal Data Collection, Management and Analysis to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 17th to 28th February 2020.

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.

Course Description

The ODK-X or rather ODK 2 Tool Suite is a new set of ODK tools that will co-exist with the existing ODK Tool Suite and is intended to address several limitations of the existing ODK 1.0 data collection workflow. This ODK generation comes with advanced features that will revolutionize mobile data collection technologies as we know them.

The ODK-X tool suite is targeted at advanced users who are unable to complete their workflows with the ODK tools. ODK-X is a platform that will run your data management applications. With ODK you create survey forms that ODK Collect renders and are used to collect data and submit it to the ODK Aggregate server. In ODK-X, you create data management applications that consist of survey forms (similar to those used in Collect) as well as JavaScript based web apps that allow you to render a fully customized user interface and implement business logic in order to collect, manage, and visualize data all on the Android device.

Notably one of the most interesting features is the ability to conduct longitudinal studies. Other features include: ability to easily customize all screens on mobile devices, a flexible user-directed navigation of survey, advanced handling of repeat groups, bi-directional synchronization of data across devices, advanced data curation and visualization on the device and row-level access filters.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for people anyone with an interest in mobile data collection technologies and everyone 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.

Requirements

Prior knowledge in ODK is an added advantage but not mandatory.

Participants should be proficient in English.

Duration

10 days

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Design, setup and conduct a longitudinal study.

Install, configure and work with ODK Application Designer.

Install, configure and work with ODK Survey.

Install, configure and work with ODK Tables.

Install, configure and work with ODK Services

Install, configure and work with ODK Scan.

Install, configure and work with ODK Aggregate.

Install, configure and work with ODK Suitcase.

Course Content

Module I

ODK 1.0 Refresher

Scripting a form definition in XLSX

ODK Aggregate walkthrough

Data visualization

ODK Briefcase

Exporting to external systems

Module II

Getting started with ODK-X

What is a longitudinal survey?

Skills required to build a data management application

ODK Data Management Applications overview

Joining a device to an existing aggregate server

Sample application

Module III:

Deep dive into ODK-X Tools (Mobile Tools)

ODK Survey

ODK Survey is an Android application for performing data collection in the ODK-X framework.

Installation

Opening and navigating a form

Saving and viewing form instances

Forms and data Synchronization

Form Development Environment setup

Managing ODK Survey

Setting up form development environment

Designing forms

Launching the form

ODK Tables

ODK Tables is a program that allows you to visualize and update existing data.

Installation

Custom home screen

Table Manager

Viewing data

Creating and editing data

Data synchronization

Managing ODK Tables

Setting up a form development environment

Adding tables

Creating customized web views

Configuring an app at startup

ODK Services

ODK Services is a program that handles database access, file access, and data synchronization services between all the ODK-X applications.

Installation

Initial server configuration

Authenticating users

Synchronization and resolving sync conflicts

Device and tablet settings

Managing ODK Tables

Server configuration

Resetting the app server

Administration settings

Resetting configuration

ODK Scan

ODK Scan is an Android application that uses the device’s camera and specialized code to automatically digitize written data from paper forms.

NB: It is currently at the Beta stage, which mean it does not have all features, but is not likely to have significant reductions or alterations in functionality.

Installation

Scanning forms

Viewing, verifying and editing data

Managing ODK Scan

Module IV

ODK Application Designer

ODK Application Designer is a tool to help you design data management applications on top of the ODK-X framework. It works in conjunction with Excel or OpenOffice for form design, the Chrome browser for rendering, and your favorite editor for template design.

Installing and launching the application designer

The directory structure

ODK XLSX Converter

ODK Scan Form Designer

Module V

ODK Cloud Endpoints

ODK Cloud Endpoints are servers that communicate with the ODK-X Android applications. They implement the ODK-X REST Protocol.

ODK Sync Endpoint

ODK Aggregate Tables Extension

ODK Suitcase

ODK Suitcase is a cross-platform tool that provides access to data on an ODK Cloud Endpoint from a personal computer.

Installation

Graphical Interface

Command Line Interface

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise 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 professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Tailor- made

We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:

Using own 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

For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +254 (0) 729166479

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: [email protected]

Mobile Number: +254 706909947

Training fee

The course fee is KES 150,000.00 or USD 2,200.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Tech For Development - T4D account through bank on or before the course starting date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]

Cancellation policy

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met

Contact information

Tel: +254 706909947
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.t4d.co.ke

Kind regards.

Lennox I. Mucheni
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development.
Innovation for impact