Mobile Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox

Introduction

Kobo Toolbox is a free, open-source tool for mobile data collection, available to all. It allows you to collect data in the field using mobile devices such as mobile phones or tablets, as well as paper or computers. Kobo Toolbox is designed to provide digital tools for traditional paper-based surveys. The surveys are designed with an online form builder; the collected data is stored in a database. It also allows for fundamental analysis of data and reporting.

The workshop participants will be able to create, execute, and manage mobile data-collecting platforms.

Target Participants

This course has targeted the researchers, project staff, managers, and development practitioners involved in field data collection.

Course duration

Two full days (9 A.M to 3 P.M).

Fee

The fee for the course is 5600 Afghani. There is a discount for group participation.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:

Create survey forms using Build or XLSForms
Set up Form Builder, Kobo Collect and Kobo Toolbox
Upload forms to the Kobo Toolbox server
Load forms into Kobo Collect on an Android device
Use Kobo Collect to fill out forms with field participants
Upload survey data from Kobo. Collect the o Kobo Toolbox server
Analyze and manage collected data

Course Outline

Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Introduction to Kobo Toolbox

Setting up Kobo Collect

Kobo Toolbox Server

Configuring Kobo Toolbox Server
Setting up a local server
Uploading the form to Kobo Toolbox Server
Managing forms in Kobo Toolbox Server
Working with submitted data in Kobo Toolbox Server
Administering Kobo Toolbox Server

Designing and creating forms using Form builder

Designing and Creating a form using XLS form

Introduction to XLSForm
Components of XLSForm
Question types
Form Logic, styling, language
Form operators and functions
Constraints & Skips
Form validation
Uploading form to KoboToolBoxServer

Using KoboCollect for field data collection

Data Management

Visualizing Geographic Data

Training Approach

Our seasoned trainers with vast experience as expert professionals in their respective practice fields deliver this training. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. The training is designed based on the principles of participatory adult and student-centred learning approaches that would build upon the experiential learning of participants. The programme pedagogy focuses on interactive group learning and aims at knowledge development and skill upgradation through peer learning. Reading and resource material developed by leading subject experts augments classroom experience. Training being a mutual learning process, the programme is built on the premise that I hear, I forget; I see, I remember; I do, I understand. The training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued a certificate.

Training venue

The training will be conducted at the Training Center of Daira Sabz Consulting Main office in the Dehbori, 3^rd district of Kabul City, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Payment

The training investment covers tuition fees, learning materials, lunch, refreshments (tea, coffee, cake and cookies) and the training participation certificate.

Registration of the Participants

Seats are limited; the applicants will be registered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Payment should be paid in cash before the start of training. Your seat/participation will be confirmed after your registration/payment.