Mobile Data Collection Using Ona And Kobo Toolbox
Details
Registrations
https ://data-afriqueconsultancy. org/course/26
Course Date
Location
13/02/2023-17/02/2023
Mombasa,Kenya
20/03/2023-24/03/2023
Nairobi,Kenya
17/04/2023-21/04/2023
Nairobi,Kenya
15/05/2023-19/05/2023
Dubai,UAE
19/06/2023-23/06/2023
Mombasa,Kenya
INTRODUCTION
This instructor led training course will be delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. The course will give participants an in-depth understanding of both Ona and KoBo Toolbox. 90% of the five days includes hands-on instructor led practical lessons.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Understand ICT tools and methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis and reporting
- Gather data for project/programme using innovative Mobile data gathering tools.
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course targets government representatives, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, who work as M&E specialists, project managers, researchers and technical specialists.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction
- Introducing KoBo Toolbox and Ona
- Question types
- Data types for each question.
- Questionnaire logic
Survey Authoring using KoBo Toolbox and Ona web Form builders
- Introducing survey authoring
Advanced survey authoring
- Questions with Single/Multiple response
- Repeat questions
- Skip logic and patterns
- Group questions
- GPS
- Images
- Audio
- Videos
- Referencing of data
- Cascading select
- Metadata
Survey data hosting
- Using KoBoToolbox for survey data hosting
- Using Ona for survey data hosting
Account management
- Account management and setting in KoBo toolbox
- Account management and setting in Ona
Data management and analysis
- Visualization and Analysis of data using KoBoToolbox
- Visualization and Analysis of data using Ona
XLS Form Authoring
- Notes and dates.
- Questions with Multiple choice
- Multiple Language Support.
- Hints, metadata and more.
- 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.
- Dynamic calculations.
- Survey Styling and formatting – Working with the appearance column.
- Working with media files.
- Cascading select
- External selects
Data Collection
- Installation and configuration of KoBo Collect
- Installation and configuration of ODK Collect.
- Downloading forms into the mobile devices.
- Using KoBo Collect and ODK Collect to collect data
Spatial Mapping
- Introducing GIS
- Working with Spatial data (GPS Coordinates)
- Introducing the Fusion Table
- Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion tables
- Using QGIS to export data to Fusion tables
- Conversion of data to shape files
- Platform choice
- Platform choice discussion
- Integration of tools of Mobile Data Collection into projects.
GENERAL NOTES
- 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.
- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
- We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@ data-afriqueconsultancy. org
- The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, Nairobi Kenya.
- The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
- Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to: training@ data-afriqueconsultancy. org
Schedules
Weekdays | 08:00 AM — 04:00 PM |
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No. of Days: | 5 |
Total Hours: | 40 |
Data-Afrique has collaborated with Government ministries, agencies and departments, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, from Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle-East and the Caribbean.
We have also worked with academic institutions, international research organizations, financial institutions and private companies from across the globe. By nurturing a culture of collaboration, we attract the highest calibre of people who have the ability and desire to influence and shape the future.