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Mobile Phone Based Data Collection For M&E by FINERESULTS(m): 7:20pm On Jul 13, 2021 |
FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming workshops on Information Communication & Technology courses at our FineResults Research Services training facilities in Nairobi, Kenya or online. 09th to 13th August 2021 Mobile Phone Based Data Collection for M&E 15th to 19th November 2021 Mobile Phone Based Data Collection for M&E INTRODUCTION Data collection and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) have always been integral parts of development work. In the past, these tasks were performed with paper and pen, which made them prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs. Information and communication technology (ICT) tools, including hardware like mobile phones and tablets, applications with the capacity to create digital surveys, and software that allows users to upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection and M&E. DURATION 5 Days. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques to gather data for project/ programme outcomes to stakeholders using innovative Mobile data gathering tools. At the end of the course, you will become familiar with using ICT tools and methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis and reporting. TOPICS TO BE COVERED Module 1: Introduction Mobile Data gathering • Benefits of Mobile Applications • Data and types of Data • Introduction to common mobile based data collection platforms • Managing devices • Challenges of Data Collection • Data aggregation, storage and dissemination • Questionnaire Design Getting started in ODK • Types of questions • Data types for each question • Types of questionnaire or Form logic • Extended data types geoid, image and multimedia Module 2: Survey Authoring and Preparation of mobile phone for data collection Survey Authoring • Design forms using a web interface using: o ODK Build o Koboforms o PurcForms • Hands-on Exercise Preparing the mobile phone for data collection • Installing applications: ODK Collect o Using Google play o Manual install (.apk files) • Configuring the device (Mobile Phones) • Uploading the form into the mobile devices • Hands-on Exercise Module 3: Designing forms and advanced survey authoring Designing forms manually: Using XLS Forms • Introduction to XLS forms syntax • New data types • Notes and dates • Multiple choice Questions • Multiple Language Support • Hints and Metadata • Hands-on Exercise Advanced survey Authoring • Conditional Survey Branching o Required questions o Constraining responses o Skip: Asking Relevant questions o The specify other • Grouping questions o Skipping many questions at once (Skipping a section) • Repeating a set of questions • Special formatting • Making dynamic calculations Module 4: Hosting survey data Hosting survey data (Online) • ODK Aggregate • Formhub • ona.io • KoboToolbox • Uploading forms to the server Hosting Survey Data (Configuring a local server) Configuring ODK Aggregate on a local server Downloading data • Manual download (ODK Briefcase) • Using the online server interface Module 5: Working with Spatial data (GPS Coordinates) • Spatial Mapping • Introduction to Fusion Table • Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion tables • Exporting data to Fusion tables using QGIS • Converting data to shape files *************************** TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org REQUIREMENTS Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops. TRAINING FEE Cost: In-person USD 800 Online USD 720 Registration August in-person/online November in-person/online Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account one week prior to the training date and proof of payment sent to training@fineresultsresearch.org For any registration of 3 or more participants; we offer a discount of up to 10%. This course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits for in-person training. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: training@fineresultsresearch.org PAYMENT Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: training@fineresultsresearch.org CANCELLATION POLICY • All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. • Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received. Visit our website for more details Information Communication & Technology courses Visit our face book page Visit our linkedin page Visit our twitter account |
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