MobileActive08
Session: Mobile Data Collection: Tools and Methods
Description
This workshop will explore methodologies, tools, and examples of using mobile phones for large scale data collection.
We will discuss data collection using volunteers v. trained staff; collection via SMS v. collection via GPRS; and data collection across various sectors: public health government oversight and human rights (and possibly polling?)
The organizer is a senior technologist at the National Democratic Institute.
We will discuss data collection using volunteers v. trained staff; collection via SMS v. collection via GPRS; and data collection across various sectors: public health government oversight and human rights (and possibly polling?)
The organizer is a senior technologist at the National Democratic Institute.
Session Details
| Speakers: |
Yael Schwartzman  Neal Lesh  Ian Schuler  Rose Donna |
| Date: | Monday, October 13, 2008 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
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| Track: | Workshop |
| Location: | Marathon A |
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By: Ahmer Siddiqui
on Oct 14 2008 at 11:53 AM EDT
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Rocking
Really intersting to see how different people are using different technologies, keeping in mind the various technological and rgulatory impediments. |
Notes
- Yael Schwartzman
on Mobile Data Collection: Tools and Methods:
Mobile data collection workshop
Goal: discuss common challenges in mobile data collection using 4 case scenarios to create a document that informs future data collection projects.
NOTE: Please help me expand on any of the topics discussed below. THANKS!!!
Challenges:
- Getting people to adopt the sys ... - Ahmer Siddiqui on Mobile Data Collection: Tools and Methods:
- Mr. Tiwonge Davis Manda
on Mobile Data Collection: Tools and Methods:
-Choice of technology: Determining factors include: (a)how the functionality provided by devices matches with what you want done. (b) The range of devices that your target users have.
-What software do I need to use? This depends on how well existing solutions support you intended tasks.
Guiding qu ...
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