INTRODUCTION
This training on ODK for Monitoring and Evaluation emphasizes why Data collection and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) have always been an integral part 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.
ICT tools such as mobile devices and software that allows users to create surveys, collect, manage and upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection and M&E.
If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage and analyze project data using mobile devices, this training course is for you. This training on ODK for Monitoring and Evaluation course also comes with additional M&E and GIS modules to help participants put the skills acquired into perspective. The GIS module will help participants to work with spatial data.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically employed as project managers and directors, M&E specialists, technical specialists, and researchers.
REQUIREMENTS
This training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding of basic ICT concepts.
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 ODK for Monitoring and Evaluation course, you will become familiar with using ICT tools and methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED ON ODK for M&E
COURSE CONTENT
Module I
- M&E and Mobile data collection
- Benefits of Mobile data collection for M&E
- Introduction to common mobile based data collection platforms
- Challenges of Mobile Based Data Collection
- Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
Module II
- Overview of available mobile phone based data collection platforms.
- Types of questions and their data types.
- Questionnaire/Form logic
- Extended data types geoid, image, and multimedia
- Survey Authoring
- Design forms using a web interfaces using:
- Hands-on Exercise
- ODK Build
- KoboToolBox
- Preparing mobile devices for data collection
- Installing application: ODK Collect
- Configuring the device (Mobile Phones)
- Uploading the form into the mobile devices
- Hands-on Exercise
Module III
- Advanced survey Authoring: XLSForms
- Introduction to XLSforms syntax
- New data types
- Notes and dates
- Multiple choice Questions
- Multiple Language Support
- Hints and Metadata
- Hands-on Exercise
- 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 IV
- Hosting survey data: Cloud Hosting
- Google Apps Engine
- ODK Aggregate
- KoboToolbox
- Formhub
- Hosting Survey Data: Local Server Hosting
- Configuring ODK Aggregate on a local server
- Downloading data
- Manual download (ODK Briefcase)
- Using the online server interface
- Hands-on Exercise
Module V (GIS)
- Introduction to GIS
- 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
- Hand-on Exercise
- 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.
