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Mobile Data Collection using ODK and Kobo Toolbox for Monitoring and Evaluation
About This Course
This course on Mobile Data Collection using ODK and Kobo Toolbox is designed for individuals involved in development projects, research, and monitoring and evaluation efforts. It benefits M&E professionals, project managers, researchers, data analysts, field enumerators, NGO staff, government officials, data managers, and GIS professionals. It enhances data collection methods, accuracy, and efficiency for various sectors and enables effective use of mobile tools for data collection, including spatial integration.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Understand the concepts and benefits of mobile data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Set up and configure ODK Collect on Android devices and create projects on Kobo Toolbox.
Design and customize data collection forms using ODK Build and Kobo Form Builder.
Collect data in the field using mobile devices and troubleshoot common issues.
Create basic visualizations and reports from collected data.
Integrate mobile data collection into broader monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Target Audience
- Individuals responsible for collecting data in the field, such as surveyors, researchers, and data collectors.
- Professionals working in development projects, including NGOs, non-profits, and government agencies, who need efficient data collection methods.
- Those engaged in tracking and evaluating the progress and impact of programs and projects.
- Individuals conducting research studies, social surveys, and data-driven investigations in various disciplines.
- Professionals in healthcare, public health, and epidemiology collecting data for patient care, disease monitoring, and research.
Curriculum
17 Lessons
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection and Tools
In this module participants will have an overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in development projects. It then introduces the concept of mobile data collection, highlighting its advantages, and discusses two popular tools, Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo Toolbox, which are commonly used for data collection in the field.
Overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in development projects
Introduction to mobile data collection and its benefits
Overview of Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo Toolbox
Module 2: Setting Up ODK and Kobo Toolbox
In this module participants will be able to install and configure ODK Collect on Android devices. We will cover the process of creating an account and setting up a project on Kobo Toolbox, followed by lessons on designing forms using ODK Build and Kobo Form Builder, providing the foundational steps to get started with mobile data collection using these tools.
Module 3: Form Design and Customization
In this module participants will be able to design and customize forms. Participants will acquire skill in elements like text and multiple-choice questions, logical skip patterns and conditional questions for more dynamic surveys, advanced form design features such as repeat groups, calculations, and constraints, and finally, incorporating translations and multi-language support into forms, enabling users to design effective and versatile data collection instruments.
Module 4: Data Collection Best Practices
In this module we will delve into Data Collection Best Practices," focusing on essential considerations for successful data collection campaigns.
Module 5: Data Management and Analysis
This module looks at the post-data collection phase. , it covers the process of uploading and effectively managing collected data using Kobo Toolbox, data cleaning and validation techniques to ensure data quality and how to Export data into various formats for further analysis.
Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Exercises
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