Digital data collection - KoBoToolbox

Digital data collection is a modern way of data collection. When done right, digital data collection significantly decreases the workload compared to paper-based data collection. Digital data collection also helps to minimise the risk of invalid answers and data loss.

Help a Child uses KoBoToolbox (web version) and KoBoCollect (Android application) for digital data collection. KoBo is free to use and great for people working in humanitarian or development settings. Below you can find instructional videos and step-by-step guidelines for using KoBo.

These videos will teach you how to…

  1. …use KoBo on your tablet or mobile phone
  2. …get data from KoBo to Microsoft Excel
  3. …switch KoBo accounts

Click on one of the links to watch a video.

 

These step-by-step guidelines will teach you how to…

  1. …create your account and build your first form
  2. …share your form
  3. …manage translations
  4. …start collecting data
  5. …work with submissions

Click on one of the links to download the guidelines.