INTRODUCTION.
The exercise of data collection remains indispensable in capturing quality evidence that then translates to rich data analysis and allows the building of a convincing and credible answer to questions that have been posed. With different organizations, professional, Programmes and projects collecting data regularly to evaluate and monitor progress and performance, best practices of data collection are more needed than ever to ensure that data gathered are both defined and accurate and that subsequent decisions based on arguments embodied in the findings are valid. Mobile Phone Based Data Collection using ODK and Kobo Toolbox has been acknowledged worldwide by researchers, non-governmental organizations, relief agencies and health ministries among other organization as very useful and convenient data collection method substituting paper-based data collection method. This training will give the participant the ability to put in place all the pieces required for a mobile data collection system.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Professionals in the fields 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 and Appropriate technology
DURATION
5 Days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The training is aimed at introducing and equipping participants with skills in;
- Designing & building a form using ODK Build
- Uploading the form to aggregate & send to Android phone
- Setting up aggregate server
- Mobile data collection using ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- 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)
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module I
Introduction to the course
- Introduction to mobile data collection systems architecture.
- Introduction to common mobile based data collection tools, techniques and platform.
- Benefits of mobile data collection.
- Challenges of Mobile Based Data Collection.
Module II
Introduction to Survey Authoring/Digitization
- Types of questions
- Data types for each question
- Types of questionnaire or Form logic
- Extended data types geoid, image and multimedia
- Introduction to xls forms syntax for survey authoring - Digitizing questionnaires for ODK using xls forms.
- Intermediate Survey Authoring/Digitization
- Intermediate survey authoring: Digitizing questionnaires for ODK using xls forms.
Module III
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/Digitization
- Advanced survey authoring: Digitizing questionnaires for ODK using xls forms.
- Questionnaire logic.
- Xls forms troubleshooting
- Converting xls forms to XML
- XML forms validation
Module IV
Survey Data Hosting
- Setting up an Apps Engine Account
- Setting up ODK aggregate server in a cloud server.
- Setting up ODK Collect for Mobile data collection.
- Uploading XML forms to ODK Aggregate
- Hosting platform quota management.
- Data Visualization and analysis on ODK Aggregate.
- Downloading/extracting data from ODK Aggregate for analysis.
- Mobile device calibration for data collection.
- Managing data collection in the field
Mobile Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox
- How to digitize questionnaires using an easy web-based interface.
- Hosting data on KoBo Toolbox.
- Setting up KoBo Collect for mobile data collection.
- Mobile device calibration for data collection.
- Visualizing and analyzing data on KoBo Toolbox.
- Downloading/extracting data for analysis.
Module V (GIS)
Spatial Mapping
- Introduction to GIS
- Working with Spatial data (GPS Coordinates)
- Introduction to Fusion Table
- Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion tables
- Exporting data to Fusion tables using QGIS
- Converting data to shape files
- Choice of Platform
- Discussion on the Choice of Platform
- Integrating Mobile Data Collection tools into projects
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Tel: +254 (0) 739167709.
Email: training @versedpro.com
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers 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.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us below.
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PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to Versed Professional Services account through bank 7 days before commencement of training.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
- All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
- Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.
- The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below.
- In the event of an individual named on the booking form cannot attend, we will accept the substitution of another delegate on the condition that written notification of the substitution has been received by us prior to the course date and an administration fee of $ 34 plus VAT has been paid.
COURSE PROVISIONS
- Accommodation and travel are the responsibility of the candidate.
- A buffet lunch and two teas are provided on all full day courses during training dates unless otherwise stated. The cost is included in the price quoted. Any special dietary requirements need to be notified in writing to VPSL in advance before commencement of the training
FORCE MAJEURE
- Versed Professional Services Limited shall not be liable to refund of fees or for any other penalty should courses be canceled due to war, fire, strike lock-out, industrial action, Tempest, accident, civil disturbance or any other cause whatsoever beyond their control.
