Collecting Data Using Smartphones

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Introduction to mobile data collection and ODK
An introduction to the challenges of mobile data collection and the tool that will be featured for this course: Open Data Kit
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  Introduction
Creating your ODK Data Collection Form
This module will introduce you to the initial setup of your spreadsheet for use with Open Data Kit
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Uploading and Testing your forms using Kobo Toolbox
This module will help you navigate the interface of Kobo Toolbox, a variation of Open Data Kit, to prepare forms before starting your survey.
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Setting up your Kobo Toolbox form on your Android device
Kobo Toolbox provides a good platform to collect data using two devices: your laptop and your mobile devices e.g. smartphones and tablets. On this module, we will talk about how to use your Kobo Collect forms on your devices.
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Managing your Kobo Toolbox database
With this last module about Kobo Toolbox and mobile data collection, we will talk about how to manage your Kobo Toolbox database using the online platform.
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Installation of Kobo Collect on your device

Kobo Collect can only be used in phones or tablets using the Android Operating System. It is not available in iPhones and Blackberry phones.
Using your phone, go to your Applications and open Play Store. Search for KOBO COLLECT.
Install Kobo Collect on your phone.
Once installed, open Kobo Collect and look for the General Settings (you need to press the three dots on the side of your screen or press the left button on the bottom of your phone).

Introduction