About Course

Day 1: Introduction to ODK

• Morning Session

  • Welcome and Course Overview
  • What is ODK? Understanding its Purpose and Benefits
  • ODK Components: Collect, Build, Aggregate, Briefcase
  • Installing ODK Collect on Android Devices

• Afternoon Session

  • Creating Your First ODK Form (XLSForm)
  • Building and Testing Forms with ODK Build
  • Setting Up ODK Aggregate Server Locally (Demo)

Day 2: Data Collection with ODK Collect

• Morning Session

  • Data Collection Best Practices
  • Using ODK Collect for Data Collection
  • Form Management and Versioning
  • Collecting Data Offline and Online

• Afternoon Session

  • Hands-on Data Collection Exercise
  • Data Submission and Synchronization
  • Reviewing Data in ODK Aggregate
  • Troubleshooting Common Data Collection Issues

Day 3: Data Management with ODK Aggregate

• Morning Session

  • Data Submission and Storage Options
  • Setting Up ODK Aggregate on the Cloud
  • Data Security and User Access Control
  • Data Export Options (CSV, Excel, Google Sheets)

• Afternoon Session

  • Data Visualization and Analysis with ODK Briefcase
  • Automating Data Backups and Archiving
  • Advanced Data Management Techniques
  • Q&A and Troubleshooting

Day 4: Advanced ODK Topics and Best Practices

• Morning Session

  • Customizing Forms and Widgets
  • Using Advanced Features (skip logic, calculations)
  • Quality Control and Data Validation
  • Data Privacy and Ethical Considerations

• Afternoon Session

  • Case Studies: Real-world ODK Implementations
  • Best Practices for ODK Implementation
  • Scaling Up ODK for Large Projects
  • Course Wrap-Up, Feedback, and Next Steps