A Quick Guide to our Offline Kobo Form: Collecting Data Anywhere, Anytime

Introduction
In situations where internet connectivity is unreliable or nonexistent, Offline KoboForms provide an invaluable solution for seamless data collection. This guide outlines the key steps to utilizing these forms, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in your fieldwork.

The Service Mapping Data Collection form is currently under improvement!

This capability is particularly beneficial in remote areas or environments with limited connectivity.

Register your interest:

If you are interested in using the form for your country site, please let us know by sending us a message at support@signpost-help.zendesk.com. A member from the Signpost Team will schedule a quick call with you to customize the tool for your team. 

• We can support in uploading the form to Kobo if the local MEAL teams are unable to 
• Uploading the form in Kobo ourselves allows us to efficiently download, filter, and import the data for teams 

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Section 1: Offline Data Collection

1. Navigate to Field Locations: Field workers can travel to locations where data needs to be collected, regardless of internet connectivity.
2. Fill Out Forms: Use the KoboCollect app to fill out the forms and collect data offline.

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Section 2: Data Submission

1. Re-establish Internet Connection: When an internet connection becomes available, field workers can re-establish connectivity.
2. Submit Data: The collected data can be submitted to the KoboToolbox server. This can happen automatically when the device is back online or manually initiated by the user.

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Section 3: Best Practices for Offline Data Collection

1. Regularly Sync Data: Encourage field workers to sync data with the server whenever an internet connection is available to ensure timely updates.
2. Review Data Quality: Despite offline capabilities, emphasize the importance of accurate and high-quality data collection.

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Conclusion
Offline KoboForms empower organizations to collect critical data in diverse and challenging environments. By following this guide, you can harness the flexibility and resilience of KoboToolbox to ensure that your data collection efforts remain robust and effective, regardless of connectivity constraints.