Training on Mobile Data Collection using ODK

Overview

About the Course

 Advances in information technology have opened exciting new avenues for how research is conducted and data collected, with huge implications to monitoring and evaluation (M&E). One of these advances is the use of Mobile Data Collection (MDC). Instead of collecting data on paper using a pen, which is then manually entered into a database for analysis, data is input into a device which is then capable of exporting directly into a centralized database for processing and analysis.

 Open Data Kit (ODK) is a suite of tools that allows data collection using Android mobile devices and data submission to an online server. This training will equip the participants with skills to author, field and manage mobile data collection platform using ODK.

What you will learn

 By the end of the training the participants will be able to:

• Create survey forms using Build or XLSForms
• Set up ODK Build, Collect and Aggregate 
• Upload forms to an Aggregate server
• Load forms into Collect on an Android device
• Use ODK Collect to fill out forms with field participants
• Upload survey data from Collect to Aggregate
• Export and Analyse data from Aggregate

 Course Outline

•  Introduction to Mobile Data Collection
• Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Setting up ODK Collect
• ODK Aggregate Server
•  Designing and Creating forms using ODK Build
•  Designing and Creating form using XLS form
• Using ODK Collect for field data collection
• Data Management
• Visualizing Geographic Data

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

 Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

 Tailor-Made Course

 We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more:  [email protected]