Training Workshop on Technology for M&E /Research Using Open Data Kit (ODK) (14th-16th, April, 2016)

orkshop Description

ODK is a set of open source applications which allow one to create a questionnaire form in the Xform format, fill it out on a mobile phone or tablet running the Android operating system, store and view the aggregated information on a central server, and retrieve the aggregated data to one’s computer for analysis. Data capture includes GPS coordinates for real-time mapping of responses in Google Maps, or near-real time once the surveyor has an Internet connection to send the collected forms back to the server. Whether you’re a seasoned mobile apps user or new to mobile apps especially for data collection, this course will allow you to quickly get grips on with ODK for both simple and more complex tasks during your data management process. This course also plays a vital role in minimizing both time and resources used right from data collection all through the data management process and also make analyses easier.

The Participants will also be introduced to Survey CTO as a Platform for designing tools, collect data and analyse data.

Training Fees: Ugandans: 350,000/- International: 150 USD

Venue: Ntinda Ministers Village Hotel

For whom the course is intended: It is intended for individuals and organizations that want to ease their data collection, analysis and reporting process.

Duration: This is a 3 days training program

Benefits: 95% practical sessions, Certificate of completion, networking and follow up after training

Course Objectives

To enable the individual to create X-forms compliant questionnaire using three different applications which will include skip logic, graphical questions, cascading question types, input value control, multiple languages, media and geo-location input.
To enable participant to install and manage a central server on the Windows platform to aggregate the data or use one of the free on-line storage services.
To enable the participant learn how to set the various parameters of the Android application for optimal usage.

Course Content

Introduction to mobile phone data collection
Setting up aggregate server with Google App Engine
Uploading the form to aggregate & send to Android phone
Designing & building a form using ODK build
Setting server preference on android phone
Data collection
Submitting completed data to aggregate server
Exporting data from ODK aggregate as CSV
Importing ODK – CSV file into statistical applications
Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing (fusion map)
Training Outcomes

For details visit :http://www.maarifaconsult.com/training-workshop-on-technology-for-me-research-using-open-data-kit-odk-14th-16th-april-2016/