Training on

Develop Mobile Data

Collection Solutions using
Kobo Toolbox

Instructor:
Md Bulbul Islam (Shuvo)
(PGDPM, MBA, M.Ed, B.Ed Hons, DCS)
Email: md4bulbul@gmail.com,
http://bulbulportfolio77.wordpress.com
Follow me on www.facebook.com/MdBulbulislam87
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Outline
- Introduction
- Planning for Data Collection
- Create/Develop a data collection form
- Implement skip and validation logic
- Installing Kobo Collect
- KoboToolbox server setting
- Load forms into Kobo Collect on an Android device
- Collect Data with KoBoCollect on an Android Device
- Multiple Language Support
- Download survey data from KoboToolbox server
- Analyze and manage the collected data
- Visualize data using reports and maps
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Planning for Data Collection

Consider these 3 questions before Collect

data:
 What information do you actually need?
 What information is available?
 What information will be useful?
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Cost of Data
Every additional data point or survey question
adds additional cost for your surveyors and
respondents.
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What information is needed?

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Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Mobile data collection is the method of

gathering any type of information using a
mobile device, such as a smartphone or
tablet.
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Common Mobile-based Data Collection Platforms

 KoBo Toolbox (Kobo Collection)

 ODK (Open Data Kit)
 SurveyCTO
 Ona
 CSPro
 SoGoSurvey
 SurveyMonkey etc.
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Challenges facing Mobile-based Data Collection

 No Internet or Mobile Network Needed

 Stable Electrical Supply
 Safety Measures (Data)
 Human Error etc.
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What is KoBo Toolbox?

 KoBo Toolbox is a free open-source tool for

mobile data collection.

 It is similar to the Open Data Kit (ODK) and

others open source mobile data collection.
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Who is it for?

 Anyone who needs to use a mobile-based data

collection system.

 Students, Journalists, Government staff,

Humanitarian and Development sectors.
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Create your account

www.kobotoolbox.org
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Which Server Should I Use?

Majority of users use one of two options:
• Humanitarian Server
• Non-Humanitarian Server.
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Create your form

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What to prepare?
 Draft your survey form - write down your questions and possible
answers.
 Remember: Kobo Toolbox can only create a form if your
questions are answerable with the following:
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What to prepare (Cont.. )

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Question Options
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Question Options (Cont..)

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Skip and validation logic

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Project-01
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What is Kobo Collect?

 Kobo Toolbox app for data collection
 Can only be used in phones or tablets using the
Android Operating System
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Installing Kobo Collect

 Using your phone, go
to your Applications
and open Play Store.
Search for KOBO
COLLECT.
 Install Kobo Collect on
your phone.
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KoboToolbox server setting

 In the General Settings page, you will be required to
type the URL. Get your Kobo Toolbox account
username and type
http://kc.humanitarianresponse.info/yourusername
 Type your username.
 Type your Password.
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Collect Data with KoBoCollect

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Project-02
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Multiple Language Support

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Project-03
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Visualize data using reports and maps

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If you need any help in KoBoToolbox,

Research Data Collection, Data Management,
Data Analysis, and/or Research related
anything knock me at md4Bulbul@gmail.com