223.844.01
Special Studies and Research: Lab Seminar in Mobile Data Collection
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Edward Bunker
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
221.649.81 (eHealth/mHealth) and/or practical experiences with mobile technology are recommended, but not necessary.
Since mobile data collection (using tablets, smartphones, etc.) is becoming common practice in global health, particularly with the current interest in “mHealth,” this hands-on lab/workshop introduces students to a variety of common applications used for mobile data collection, for example: Magpi; TextIt; FrontlineSMS; etc. Students will configure, set-up, and use these tools, focusing on practical applications and identification and mediation of the technical and data management challenges related to their system. For a final project, students select an appropriate tool and develop a data collection interface and process. Working in teams, students test and refine their system. As an alternative, students may choose to develop and present an in-depth case study of a past Mobile Data Collection effort.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Compare and critique a variety of Mobile Data Collection tools
- Apply or evaluate Mobile Data Collection tools in real-world research or evaluation settings
- Develop and analyze the feasibility and operational uses of digital data collection tools
Students will work in teams. Each team will need to have access to a laptop and at least one android or apple device during classes. All students are encouraged to bring these devices.