Mobile Data Collection for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) using ODK and Kobo Toolbox Course
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Picture yourself as a digital explorer, about to embark on an expedition through the landscapes of data and technology. What if I told you that your smartphone or tablet could become your most powerful tool in transforming how you collect, analyze, and utilize data?
In this course, we're not just learning about software; we're unlocking the secrets to making data collection smarter, faster, and more effective. Imagine being able to gather high-quality data with just a few taps, turning the complex processes of M&E into a smooth, streamlined experience. With ODK and Kobo Toolbox at your fingertips, you'll discover how to design intricate surveys, collect data even in the remotest locations, and bring insights to life in ways you never thought possible.
Are you ready to revolutionize the way you gather and analyze data, turning mobile devices into powerful tools for change? This course is your launchpad into the realm of modern data collection, where technology meets fieldwork to create a seamless, efficient, and accurate data gathering process.
Imagine yourself as a digital explorer, venturing into diverse environments, armed with the tools of ODK (Open Data Kit) and Kobo Toolbox. In this course, you're not just collecting data; you're capturing insights, stories, and vital information that can drive decision-making, shape policies, and impact lives.
We'll take you on a journey through the end-to-end process of mobile data collection, from designing and deploying surveys to collecting and analyzing data in real-time. You'll learn how to leverage the capabilities of ODK and Kobo Toolbox to create robust, reliable, and user-friendly surveys for a wide range of M&E activities.
But this isn't just a technical walkthrough. Get ready for an interactive and engaging learning experience, packed with real-life scenarios, hands-on exercises, and practical tips. You'll develop the skills to manage data effectively, ensuring its quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
This course is designed for M&E professionals, researchers, NGO staff, and anyone involved in data collection and analysis. It provides an in-depth understanding of mobile data collection using Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo Toolbox, two of the leading platforms in the field.
This course is ideal for:
- M&E officers and managers in NGOs and government organizations
- Researchers and academics in data-intensive fields
- Project managers and field staff involved in data collection
- IT professionals seeking to specialize in mobile data technologies
- Anyone interested in modernizing data collection techniques
Organizations will gain:
- Increased efficiency and accuracy in data collection processes
- Enhanced capacity for large-scale data collection projects
- Improved data quality for monitoring and evaluation
- Cost savings through reduced paper usage and quicker data processing
- Ability to make data-driven decisions for project management
Participants will acquire:
- Proficiency in using ODK and Kobo Toolbox for data collection
- Skills in designing and implementing mobile surveys
- Expertise in data management and analysis
- Ability to navigate challenges in mobile data collection
- Confidence in employing technology for effective M&E
In this course, participants will learn how to design, implement, and manage mobile data collection projects efficiently and accurately.
At the end of the training, participants will be able to
- Understand the principles of mobile data collection
- Learn to create and manage surveys using ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Develop skills in deploying surveys and collecting data on mobile devices
- Analyze and interpret data collected through mobile platforms
- Explore best practices in mobile data collection for M&E
Our interactive training includes:
- Comprehensive lectures from experts in mobile data collection
- Hands-on exercises with ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Real-world case studies and project-based learning
- Group discussions for knowledge exchange
- Continuous assessment to ensure skill acquisition
Outline
- Overview of mobile data collection and its advantages
- Understanding ODK and Kobo Toolbox platforms
- Key concepts in mobile-based monitoring and evaluation
- Installation and setup of ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Navigating the platforms’ interfaces
- Creating user accounts and managing user roles
- Principles of effective survey design for mobile collection
- Building surveys in ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Advanced survey features and question types
- Setting up mobile devices for data
- Techniques for deploying surveys in the field
- Managing and troubleshooting common issues in mobile deployment
- Ensuring data quality and integrity
- Training field staff for effective data collection
- Strategies for efficient and ethical data gathering
- Storing and managing collected data securely
- Data backup and recovery methods
- Understanding data privacy and security protocols
- Techniques for analyzing data from mobile sources
- Using analytics tools within ODK and Kobo Toolbox
- Interpreting data for meaningful insights
- Creating reports and visualizations from collected data
- Best practices in reporting for different stakeholders
- Using data to inform decision-making and project evaluation
- Exploring advanced functions and integrations
- Customizing forms and surveys for complex projects
- Leveraging GPS and multimedia capabilities
- Addressing field challenges and connectivity issues
- Solutions for low-resource and remote environments
- Case studies of successful mobile data collection projects
Schedules
| No. of Days: | 10 |
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