Course Overview
This course explores the effective use of mobile technology for enhancing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes. Participants will learn how to leverage mobile devices and applications to improve data collection, analysis, and utilization in various sectors. As mobile devices become increasingly ubiquitous, they offer unique opportunities for real-time data collection, analysis, and reporting. This course explores various mobile tools, platforms, and methodologies that can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of M&E processes, making it easier to gather and analyze data even in remote or challenging environments.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Monitoring and Evaluation professionals
- Project managers and coordinators
- Data analysts and researchers
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) staff
- Government officials involved in M&E
- Professionals in international development
- Anyone interested in integrating mobile technology into M&E activities
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of mobile technology in modern M&E practices.
- Select appropriate mobile tools and platforms for data collection and analysis.
- Design and implement mobile-based data collection systems for M&E purposes.
- Analyze and visualize M&E data using mobile technology.
- Ensure data security and ethical considerations in mobile-based M&E.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Technology for M&E
- Overview of mobile technology and its applications in M&E
- Benefits and challenges of using mobile technology for data collection
- Ethical considerations in mobile data collection
Module 2: Mobile Data Collection Tools and Platforms
- Types of mobile data collection tools (apps, platforms)
- Key features and functionalities of popular mobile data collection tools
- Selecting the right tool for specific M&E needs
Module 3: Designing Mobile Data Collection Forms
- Principles of effective form design
- Creating user-friendly data collection forms
- Integrating logic and skip logic into forms
- Data validation and error checking
Module 4: Data Management and Analysis Using Mobile Technology
- Data synchronization and backup
- Data cleaning and validation
- Basic data analysis using mobile apps
- Integrating mobile data with existing data systems
Module 5: M&E and Mobile Technology in Practice
- Case studies of successful mobile M&E projects
- Challenges and best practices
- Future trends and innovations in mobile M&E
