Description
Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
Duration:
5 days
Course Level:
Intermediate
Target Audience
- Field researchers and data collectors who need to learn Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
- Development professionals and NGOs
- GIS specialists and analysts
- Project managers and coordinators who would like to learn Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
Organizational Impact
- Improved accuracy and efficiency in data collection processes
- Enhanced data management and analysis capabilities
- Better decision-making through real-time data insights
- Streamlined project monitoring and evaluation when you earn Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
- Strengthened capacity for geographic data visualization and mapping
- All these when you enroll for Mobile Data Collection with ODK & KoboToolbox
Personal Impact
- Proficiency in using ODK and Kobo Toolbox for mobile data collection
- Advanced skills in survey design and data management
- Ability to analyze and visualize geographic data
- Competence in deploying and managing mobile data collection tools in the field
- Enhanced understanding of best practices in mobile data collection and ethical considerations
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of mobile data collection and its applications
- Gain hands-on experience with ODK and Kobo Toolbox platforms
- Learn to design and deploy surveys for mobile data collection
- Develop skills in data management, analysis, and visualization
- Master the integration of collected data with GIS tools for mapping
- Apply advanced techniques and best practices in mobile data collection
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection
- Overview of mobile data collection and its importance in research and fieldwork
- Understanding the ODK and Kobo Toolbox platforms
- Setting up a mobile data collection project
- Designing surveys and forms using ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Case Study/Practical Component: Create a survey form for a real-world data collection project using ODK or Kobo Toolbox
Module 2: Configuring and Deploying Mobile Data Collection Tools
- Configuring mobile devices for data collection
- Deploying surveys to mobile devices
- Managing and monitoring data collection in the field
- Troubleshooting common issues during data collection
- Case Study/Practical Component: Simulate a field data collection exercise, deploy a survey, and troubleshoot issues
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis
- Importing and exporting data from ODK and KoboToolbox
- Cleaning and organizing collected data
- Analyzing data using statistical tools
- Visualizing data trends and patterns
- Case Study/Practical Component: Analyze a dataset collected from a mobile survey, focusing on data cleaning, analysis, and visualization
Module 4: Mapping and Geographic Data Visualization
- Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping
- Integrating collected data with GIS tools
- Creating maps from survey data, in Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
- Visualizing geographic data in Kobo Toolbox and other GIS platforms
- Case Study/Practical Component: Map survey data to visualize geographical patterns using GIS software
Module 5: Advanced Techniques and Best Practices
- Customizing forms and surveys for complex data collection
- Using advanced ODK and Kobo Toolbox features
- Ensuring data security and ethical considerations
- Best practices for mobile data collection and management
- Case Study/Practical Component: Develop a comprehensive mobile data collection plan, incorporating advanced features and best practices for a hypothetical field project. This is the last module of Mobile Data Collection with ODK & Kobo Toolbox
