Mobile Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox

1. 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.

2. Target Participants

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

3. Course duration

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

4. Fee

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

5. 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

6. Course Outline
7. Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

• Introduction to mobiles data collection
• Common mobile-based data collection platforms
• Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
• Understanding question types forming a questionnaire

1. Introduction to Kobo Toolbox

• Components of Kobo Toolbox
• Kobo Form builder
• Kobo Collect
• Kobo Toolbox server

1. Setting up Kobo Collect

• Kobo Collect Installation from Google Play
• Manual installation of Kobo Collect
• Kobo Collect Menus, Settings and Security
• Best practices for Kobo Collect

1. 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

1. Designing and creating forms using Form builder

• Designing forms online using Formbuilder
• Uploading forms to KoboToolBoxServer
• Form properties

1. 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

1. Using KoboCollect for field data collection

• Filling forms in KoBoCollect
• Managing forms in KoBoCollect
• Collecting different types of data
• Advanced use and best practices
• Submitting data to KoboToolBoxServer

1. Data Management

• Exporting data from Kobo Tool Box Server as CSV
• Downloading data in different formats
• Formatting data for further analysis using statistical applications
• Outputting data through Google spreadsheet

1. Visualizing Geographic Data

• Exporting GPS Coordinates to Google maps
• Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing
• Visualizing GIS data using QGIS

7. 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.

8. Certification

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

9. 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.

10. Payment

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

11. 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.