INVITATION FOR A TRAINING SEMINAR ON MOBILE DATA COLLECTION USING ODK AND MAPPING TO BE HELD FROM 5TH-9TH DECEMBER 2022 - Biolab

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INVITATION FOR A TRAINING SEMINAR ON MOBILE DATA COLLECTION USING 
ODK AND MAPPING TO BE HELD FROM 5TH-9TH DECEMBER 
2022
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MOBILE 
DATA COLLECTION USING ODK AND MAPPING
INTRODUCTION
The 
exercise of data collection remains indispensable in capturing quality evidence 
that then translates to rich data analysis and allows the building of a 
convincing and credible answer to questions that have been posed. With different 
organizations, professional, Programmes and projects collecting data regularly 
to evaluate and monitor progress and performance, best practices of data 
collection are more needed than ever to ensure that data gathered are both 
defined and accurate and that subsequent decisions based on arguments embodied 
in the findings are valid. Mobile Phone Based Data Collection using ODK has been 
acknowledged worldwide by researchers, non-governmental organizations, relief 
agencies and health ministries among other organization as very useful and 
convenient data collection method substituting paper-based data collection 
method. This training will give the participant the ability to put in place all 
the pieces required for a mobile data collection system.
DURATION
5 
days.
TARGET 
AUDIENCE
This 
is a general training targeting participants undertaking projects, surveys, 
programs or other related activities which involve the gathering of data. No 
prior Knowledge of mobile data collection is required.

OBJECTIVES
The 
training is aimed at introducing and equipping participants with skills 
in;
v Designing 
& building a form using ODK Build
v Uploading 
the form to aggregate & send to Android phone
v Setting 
up aggregate server
v Mobile 
data collection using ODK
v Submitting 
completed data to aggregate server
v Exporting 
data from ODK aggregate as CSV
v Importing 
ODK - CSV file into statistical applications
v Exporting 
GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing 
(fusion map)
COURSE 
OUTLINE
Module 
I: General Introduction
v Introduction 
to mobile phone data collection
v Common 
mobile based data collection platforms
v Advantages 
of Mobile Applications
v Challenges
v Data 
aggregation, storage, and dissemination
v Understanding question 
types forming a questionnaire
·       Numbering 
(integer, decimal, string)
·       Text 
and notes
·       Multiple 
choice questions
·       Ranking 
questions
·       Extended data 
types geoid, image, videos etc
Module 
II: Introduction to Open Data Kit ODK
v Components of 
Open Data Kit (ODK)
·       ODK 
Form (Basic format of XLSForm)
·       ODK 
Collect Application Interface
·       ODK 
Aggregate
·       ODK Manage
v ODK 
platforms and formats
v Downloading and 
install ODK Collect into mobile devices or using APK file
Module 
III: Designing and creating Forms I
v Creating 
ODK Collect Forms
·       Downloading 
forms;
·       Creating 
ODK Data CollectForm using Excel: Preparing your sheets
§  Survey 
sheet
§  Choices 
sheet
§  Settings 
sheet
v ODK 
build;
-        Creating 
and Publishing forms to Agregate or XML
v Designing 
forms directly on:
·       ODK 
Build
·       Koboform 
builder
·       PurcForms
Module 
III: Designing and creating Forms II
v Introduction 
to XLS forms syntax
v Creating XLS 
forms manually based on;
·       Types 
of questions
·       Question's 
caption or prompt
·       Repetitive 
Questions
·       Restrictions 
on the 
kinds of answers to can enter
v Constraints 
& Skips
v Validate Form
Module 
IV: ODK Aggregate Server
v Setting 
up own aggregate server using Google App Engine
v Configuring 
ODK Aggregate Server
v How 
to Create Own Server
v Uploading 
the form to aggregate server
v Submitting 
completed data to aggregate server
v Exporting 
data from ODK Aggregate as CSV
v Importing 
ODK – 
CSV file into statistical applications
Module 
V: Transform data and Using GPS Coordinates for 
Mapping/Visualizing
v Downloading 
data directly from Aggregate
v Outputting data 
through;
·       Google 
Spreadsheet
·       Google 
Fusion Tables
v Exporting 
GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion Tables
v Exporting 
GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing (fusion map)
v Exporting 
data to Fusion Tables using QGIS
v Integrating 
Digital Data 
Collection into a Survey Plan

METHODOLOGY
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. 
TRAINING 
VENUE, LOGISTICS AND PAYMENT
v Training 
is residential and will be held at Afriex Training 
Centre.
v The 
course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break 
refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
v Accommodation 
and airport transfer are arranged upon request by the participant.
v This 
training can also be tailor made for your institution upon 
request. You can have it delivered in our training Centre or at a 
convenient location.
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