Training Course on Data Collection using ODK

Training Course on Data Collection Tools Design and Mobile Phone Based Data Collection using ODK

Due to advancement of information technology in modern days, most research relies on mobile phones, tablets and computers for collecting data. This has greatly enhanced the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes of most organizations. Mobile data collection is the gathering of research data through mobile phones (or related devices such as tablets) instead of collecting data using a paper and a pen. 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 on data collection using ODK will equip the participants with skills to author data collection tools (such as questionnaires) and collect and manage raw data using ODK platform.

Country	City	Dates
Kenya	Nairobi
Rwanda	Kigali
Uganda	Kampala
Kenya	Mombasa
South Sudan	Juba

About the Course

Target Participants

This training course is ideal for researchers and data handling professionals such as M&E staff. The training is also suitable for any person who is preparing to be good at research activities such as field data collection.

What you Will Learn

By the end of the course the learner should 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 Duration

5 days

Course Outline

Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Introduction to mobile phone-based data collection
Advantages of mobile phone-based data collection
Common mobile phone-based data collection platforms
Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
Common question types in data collection tools

Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK)

Components of Open Data Kit (ODK)
ODK forms
ODK Collect application interface
ODK Aggregate
ODK Manage
ODK platforms and formats

Setting up ODK Collect

ODK Collect installation from google play
Manual installation of ODK
ODK Collect menus, settings and security
Best practices for ODK Collect

ODK Aggregate Server

Setting up own aggregate server using Google App Engine
Configuring ODK Aggregate server
Setting up local server
Uploading the form to aggregate server
Managing forms in Aggregate
Working with submitted data in aggregate
Administering aggregate

Designing and Creating Forms using ODK Build

Using ODK build
Designing forms directly on ODK Build, Koboform builder, PurcForms, etc
Uploading forms to aggregate
Form properties

Designing and Creating form using XLS form

Introduction to XLSForm
Components of XLSForm
Question types
Form logic, styling, language
Form operators and functions
Constraints and skips
Form validation
Uploading form to aggregate server

Using ODK Collect for field data collection

Filling forms in ODK Collect
Managing forms in ODK Collect
Collecting different types of data
Advanced use and best practices
Submitting data to ODK aggregate

Data Management

Exporting data from ODK Aggregate as CSV
Downloading data in different formats
Formatting data for further analysis using statistical applications
Outputting data through Google spreadsheet

Visualizing Geographic Data

Exporting GPS Coordinates to Google maps
Exporting GPS data for mapping/visualizing
Visualizing GIS data using ArcGIS or QGIS

Training Approach on Data Collection using ODK

This course on data collection tools design using ODK 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 an internationally recognized certificate. Altum Training and Research Institute is NITA certified. Read more.

Tailor-Made Course on Data Collection using ODK

This course can be tailored to meet organization-wide needs. In order to learn more, contact us at info@altumtrainings.com.

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, 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 info@altumtrainings.com