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