Data Collection in Kobotoolbox: Beginner To Advanced Level

Name: Data Collection in Kobotoolbox: Beginner To Advanced Level
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Learn both fundamental and sophisticated methods for creating forms for survey or assessment

Created byOgunmolu Oluwaseun

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

How to create kobotoolbox account
How to create forms with Kobo Toolbox's form builder while using cascade selects, calculated fields, and skip logic
How to handle data entered into KoboToolbox, including how to examine, amend, accept, and download it as well as how to produce customized data visualization
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How to deploy Kobotoolbox data mobile devices
How to use calculation question type in kobotoolbox
How to script complex questionnaire in kobotoolbox
Analyze, visualize and map data in kobotoolbox
How to connect API in kobotoolbox to other devices
How to record respondents and enemerator using built in audio recorder
How to connect kobotoolbox to PowerBI

Course content

5 sections • 52 lectures • 8h 14m total length

Introduction To Kobotoolbox6:13
Explore the Kobo Toolbox ecosystem with a beginner-friendly, integrated toolset for building forms and collecting responses online or offline, exporting to csv, xls, and spss.
How To Create Single Option Question Type In Kobotoolbox7:51
Learn to build a form from scratch in Kobo Toolbox, adding a single option question for gender with male and female choices, then preview, validate, and save.
Select Many or Multiple Choice3:06
Learn to create select many or multiple choice questions in Kobotoolbox, define options, assign xml values, preview the form, validate it, and save the updated survey.
Using Text in Question1:36
Learn to use text in Kobotoolbox to collect open-ended responses by adding a text question for names, explanations, opinions, and recommendations.
Using Number in Question2:38
Learn how to use the number question in Kobotoolbox's combo box to collect exact numeric answers like age, income, and household size, then click validate during preview.
Using Decimal Question Type1:46
Learn how to use decimal question type in Kobo Toolbox to capture continuous data, with examples like height, temperature, speed, income, and how to add decimal questions.
How to use Date Question Type2:17
Learn to use the date question type in Kobo toolbox to collect dates such as birth dates or establishment dates, including adding, previewing, and validating the date field.
How to apply Time in Kobotoolbox2:01
Learn to use the time question type in Kobo toolbox by adding a time question, setting starting and closing times, previewing the form, and validating responses.
How to apply Date and Time in Kobotoolbox2:22
Learn to use the date and time question type in Kobo Toolbox to collect date and time in a consistent format for incidents and meetings.
How to use Geo-Point in Kobotoolbox2:38
Learn to use geo point in Kobo Toolbox to capture GPS coordinates, including longitude, latitude, altitude, and accuracy, on mobile and web interfaces.
How to apply photo to question in kobotoolbox3:56
Learn how to add and use a photo question in Kobo Toolbox to capture locations or objects, preview forms, deploy to the server, and collect images via mobile or desktop.
How to make use of audio in kobotoolbox2:04
Learn how to add an audio question in Kobo Toolbox to record respondent voices, preview on web and mobile, validate under five megabytes, and deploy to the server.
How to make use of video in kobotoolbox3:07
Learn to add and use video in Kobo Toolbox, including recording or uploading video, previewing on web, and viewing on mobile with Kobo Collect, and deploying the form.
How to make use of Line in Kobotoolbox4:50
Learn to record a line in Kobo Toolbox by placing multiple map points, capturing latitudes and longitudes, previewing the form, deploying, and collecting data on a mobile device.
How to make use of Note in Kobotoolbox1:34
Learn how to use notes in Kobo Toolbox to display information to respondents by adding a notes question, pasting text or emoji, and previewing the form to see the message.
How to Scan a Barcode in Kobotoolbox3:23
Learn to scan a barcode in Kobo toolbox using the camera, add a barcode question, deploy the form, and test scanning with a QR code.
How to acknowledge a form in kobotoolbox1:12
Learn how to use the acknowledge question type in kobotoolbox, add it to a form, preview the form, and have respondents acknowledge and validate.
How to make use of Area Point in Kobotoolbox2:21
Learn to use area points in Kobo Toolbox to form polygons and planes by clicking multiple points, compare area and line points, preview forms, and understand borders cannot intersect.
Rating Question Type in Kobotoolbox3:31
Learn how to use the written question type in KoBoToolbox to create a Likert questionnaire with options like strongly agree to strongly disagree, add questions, and preview the form.
Question Matrix in Kobotoolbox5:03
Learn how to design a question matrix in Kobo Toolbox, arranging questions in rows with numeric columns for monthly and quarterly values, customizing the grid theme, and previewing the result.
Ranking Question in Kobotoolbox2:53
Learn to create and use ranking questions in Kobo Toolbox, arranging six course options in order of preference, preview the form, and enforce one selection per rank.
Hidden Question in Kobotoolbox1:11
Learn to hide questions in Kobo Toolbox using Eden, by adding questions and toggling their visibility, then preview the form to see hidden items for respondents or animator.
How to upload file to Kobotoolbox1:16
Learn how to upload files to the Kobo Toolbox server using the five question type, including pdf, video, audio, png, and zip formats less than five megabytes.
How to use Range in Kobotoolbox1:20
Learn to configure a range question in Kobo toolbox, setting start, end, and step to display values from zero to five, and preview the form to confirm selectable options.
Data Column in Kobotoolbox7:26
Learn to generate and rename data column names in Kobo Toolbox, use them as unique question identifiers and headers, and reuse a previous answer with the dollar syntax.
Hint in Kobotoolbox3:22
Learn to add questions in Kobo Toolbox, use guidance hints to provide extra instructions, preview and validate forms, and display hints at the bottom of questions to guide respondents.
Mandatory Question in Kobotoolbox11:12
Enforce mandatory responses in Kobotoolbox by marking questions as required, preventing moving forward or saving until answered. Use custom logic to conditionally mandate questions by age or by name.
Skip Logic in Kobotoolbox17:33
learn to apply skip logic in Kobotoolbox to tailor questions by age, marital status, and gender; build, test, and preview conditional flows.
Skip Logic with Text in Kobotoolbox2:47
Explore skip logic in Kobotoolbox using the SLS form code to display the age question only when the respondent’s name matches David, tested via preview form.
Validation Criteria in Kobotoolbox3:27
Set validation criteria in Kobo Toolbox to enforce age limits of 15 to 65, using conditional rules and custom error messages to guide respondents.
Using XLSFORM Code for Validation Criteria1:58
Learn to apply xlsform code for validation criteria in kobotoolbox, enforcing respondent age between 15 and 65 years with custom error messages, and preview the form to confirm validations.

How To Use Group Question in Kobotoolbox20:28
Discover how to use group in Kobo toolbox to classify form sections like demography and objective, apply skip logic, and manage repeat group for multiple children via Excel export.
How to add Images and Options in Kobotoolbox19:55
Learn to add images to questions and options in Kobotoolbox using form builder, including uploading media, replacing the form, and deploying to render image choices.
Videos in Question and Option in Kobotoolbox10:33
Learn to add videos to questions and options in Kobo Toolbox by uploading media, updating the form, and deploying the revised survey.
How to apply font to question9:01
Apply color, font style, and font family to questions in Kobo toolbox using HTML span styles, with practical examples of color values and font options.
How to apply font and color to question in Kobotoolbox9:01
Learn to style Kobo Toolbox questions by applying color, font style, and font family using HTML span tags and inline style attributes, with practical steps in the form builder interface.
Regex in Kobotoolbox23:37
Use regex in Kobo toolbox to validate inputs, enforcing 11-digit phone numbers with optional plus signs and domain-limited emails like gmail.com, via rejects and precise validation rules.
Pull Data in Kobotoolbox20:56
Pull data in Kobo Toolbox to reuse listing information in the main survey by generating an identity number and auto-filling respondent details from a CSV.
How to Deploy Form to Server3:33
Learn to deploy a Kobo Toolbox form to the server, from creating a simple form to deploying for web or mobile data collection via a shareable URL.

How to work on KoboCollect App10:34
Learn how to use the Kobo Collect mobile app to deploy forms from a server, fetch blank forms, fill and edit forms, and send, view, and manage submissions.
How to use Enketo Web Platform12:41
Use the Enketo web platform in Kobotoolbox to deploy forms, manage online and offline submissions, embed and test forms, and export data for server upload.
Manage Translation on Kobotoolbox7:53
Learn to manage translations in a form builder by adding languages and setting the default language. Translate strings from English to French, then deploy and switch languages.
Data Sharing in Kobotoolbox4:20
Learn how to share a form between accounts and grant permissions for data sharing, including editing, viewing submissions, and other functions using Google tools.

How To Import Map in Kobotoolbox10:29
Build a shapefile in QGis, export it as GeoJSON, and import it to the Kobo Toolbox map server to visualize geo points and polygons for data collection and outlier detection.
How To Create Unique Identity Number18:47
Learn to generate a unique identity number for each survey respondent in kobotoolbox using date and time with concat and substring, plus country-prefix handling.
How To Fetch Data In Kobotoolbox To Google Sheet in Real-Time10:18
Link the Kobo Toolbox API to Google Sheets in real time to fetch form data without backend access. Use the assets endpoint and Google Sheets import data to stream responses.
Using Kobotoolbox To Design Test or Assessment For Students or Users - Images, V1:13:16
Design and deploy a Kobotoolbox quiz with images, audio, and video questions, connect to Google Sheets via API, set thresholds, and send real-time scores to parents.
How To Import XLSFORM (Google Sheet) via URL6:56
Learn to import an XLSForm from Google Sheets into Kobo Toolbox via URL, publish the sheet to the web, and connect the URL to the Kobo dashboard.
How To Send Automated Email in Kobotoolbox17:12
Learn to send automated emails from Kobo Toolbox by creating a form, generating an API connected to Google Sheets, and using a macro extension to mail respondents.
How to fetch Kobotoolbox API to Web Interface using Django41:01
Learn to fetch Kobo Toolbox API with Django and render data in real time on a web interface, including API deserialization and displaying submission counts.

How To Use Calculations Question Type in Kobotoolbox from Beginners to Advanced32:10
Learn to use Kobo Toolbox's calculation question type from beginner to advanced, including counting male and female students, poverty classification by income, and tuberculosis severity from symptoms.
advanced calculation in kobotoolbox13:47
Learn to build an advanced calculation field in Kobotoolbox using nested if statements to classify categories and scores into risk levels, automatically deriving risk analysis from form fields.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or expertise required.

Description

KoboToolbox is a data collection and management platform designed for organizations that work in low-resource and offline settings. It provides a suite of tools that help organizations gather and manage information, including data collection forms, data visualization and analysis tools, and an offline database.

The platform is important because it helps organizations working in low-resource settings to overcome the challenges of collecting and managing data. These challenges can include limited internet connectivity, limited access to technology, and difficulty in managing large amounts of data. KoboToolbox provides a solution to these challenges by allowing organizations to collect data offline, store it securely, and then sync it to the cloud when internet connectivity is available.

KoboToolbox is widely used by organizations in fields such as health, agriculture, and disaster response, among others. The platform provides organizations with the tools they need to gather, store, and analyze important information, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and drive positive outcomes for their communities

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This is the most comprehensive KoboToolbox course available. In this course, you'll learn how to create survey forms, deploy them on mobile devices, collect data, and manage the data.

I've provided practically everything you need to know in order to master KoboTolbox. In addition, I'll be adding fresh lessons to the course each week in order to address any queries you might have.
How to create forms with Kobo Toolbox's form builder while using cascade selects, calculated fields, and skip logic.
How to deploy the forms on Android devices including tweaking settings and options on your fleet of mobile devices used to collect survey data
How to handle data entered into KoboToolbox, including how to examine, amend, and download data for analysis and visualization reports.

REASONS TO ENROL IN THIS COURSE

Instead of browsing forums, you will learn through watching videos and exercising with the tools I have created.
I have included a ton of practice and reference materials for your use.

COURSE REQUIREMENT

Questionnaire to get you started

Who this course is for:

Students, Researchers, Humanitarian Workers, Data analyst, Data Scientist and others who are aspiring to become data collectors

Data Collection in Kobotoolbox: Beginner To Advanced Level

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Using Online Form Builder To Develop Questionnaire31 lectures • 1hr 58min

Applying Functionalities To Questions in AKobotoolbox8 lectures • 1hr 57min

Managing Project and Data in Kobotoolbox4 lectures • 35min

Advanced Data Collection In Kobotoolbox7 lectures • 2hr 58min

Extras2 lectures • 46min

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