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mHealth Knowledge was a portal to hundreds of selected mHealth resources, arranged into eight categories: mHealth Alliance, Applications & Platforms, Communities of Practice, Capacity Building & Learning, Multimedia Content, Project Repositories, Tools & Guides, and Blogs & News. It also housed the mHealth Compendium archive (see below).
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- ItemThe Aga Khan Development Network eHealth Resource Centre: Online Certificate Course in eHealth(2016)AKDN eHRC is offering a year long online certificate course in eHealth This course is designed to build the eHealth capacities of professionals working in the health sector It focuses on helping the audience understand the concepts of eHealth implement eHealth solutions and address the challenges around eHealth service delivery primarily in low and middle income countries Course Objectives By the end of the course participants would be able to Define health and identify health care needs of the developing world Understand basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology ICT Define eHealth and discuss its importance and applications in health care Understand advance concepts of ICT and its application in health care Explore the applications of telemedicine services Understand the uses and potentials of mobile technologies for health care Explore the scope of eLearning and the process of setting up an eLearning programme Identify the role and importance of Health Information Systems Understand the process of eHealth management and integration into existing health systems Explain the concept and process of monitoring and evaluation for eHealth projects Develop a proposal for an eHealth service delivery project The course consists of 11 modules Each module is delivered asynchronously over a period of three weeks The modules details objectives and timelines are described in the respective module tab Students will be expected to commit six to nine hours two to three hours per week for each module and will be required to interact online with course participants and or course facilitators at least once a week Students will be graded on the quality and quantity of their online interaction along with their performance in mid term and final assessments A certificate of participation will be awarded to successful participants at the end of each module and upon completion of the entire course Each module below also includes a video explains the module walks you through the weekly activities that you will perform and outlines what is expected of you from this module You can either register for the whole course or opt to register for individual modules Early bird registration ends Febraury 28 2017 Hurry and register to avail the 10 discount
- ItemDelivering mHealth Education at Scale in India: Lessons LearnedIn this webinar Sara Chamberlain Head at ICT of BBC Media Action India discusses scaling mobile health education services for hundreds of thousands of frontline health workers across the Indian states of Bihar Orissa and Uttar Pradesh in partnership with six of the largest mobile operators in India Airtel BSNL Idea Reliance TATA and Vodafone BBC Media Action s award winning mobile health education services Mobile Kunji and Academy have just been approved for national roll out by the health ministry in India BBC Media Action works on the Ananya programme in Bihar with the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation the state government Pathfinder International and technology solution providers OnMobile Global Ltd the Grameen Foundation and Dimagi The Ananya programme involves a range of partners including CARE WHP IFC PCI and PSI For background information on the BBC Media Action s work in mHealth see their report Health on the Move and their microsite their work in Bihar at www rethink1000days org Why it helps with planning Tangible example of a scale up strategy for mHealth outlines challenges and solutions Webinar recording and slides available English slides English recording English landing page
- ItemHealth Informatics Building Blocks (HIBBs) Program(2017)The Health Informatics Building Blocks HIBBs Program seeks to build workforce capacity in resource constrained environments to plan develop manage and use health information and communications technology HICT applications with the goal of improving the delivery of health care With an initial focus on sub Saharan Africa SSA the Program works with local partners to develop implement and evaluate training resources for distance and face to face learning on HICT topics The Global Health Informatics Partnership GHIP the umbrella organization for global programs at the AMIA American Medical Informatics Association manages the HIBBs Program The Rockefeller Foundation provides financial support for the HIBBs Program
- ItemHuman-Centered Design for Social Innovation2013 Acumen and IDEO org Human Centered Design for Social Innovation is a five week course that will introduce you to the concepts of human centered design and help you use the design process to create innovative effective and sustainable solutions for social change No prior design experience necessary See also IDEO s Human Centered Design Toolkit
- ItemK4Health's mHealth Basics: Introduction to Mobile Technology for Health, USAID Global Health eLearning CourseThis course is a self paced three hour eLearning course that provides an introduction to the emerging field of mHealth and an overview of best practices for mHealth solution development The focus of the course is on mHealth applications commonly used in low and middle income country contexts The course covers the definition of mHealth its potential uses benefits and limitations as well as various applications in low and middle income countries The course also covers preliminary conclusions of mHealth evidence and describes recommended best practices of mHealth solution planning design monitoring and evaluation scale up and sustainability Resources for additional information about mHealth are also included Requires setting up a free online account
- ItemMobile Alliance for Maternal Action (MAMA) Content Learning ModulesThese online learning courses consist of short learning modules designed to assist organizations as they work on their own projects to localize MAMA s messages The modules cover the principles of behavior change localization handling cultural beliefs and more
- ItemMobile Health Without BordersTo expose you to the breadth of activity and opportunity each class will consist of multiple short presentations from renowned experts Class discussions about these presentations will also take place online In the era of expansive and ever expanding access to mobile technology ideas can be more readily shared and solutions can more readily reach patients in need wherever they are We are more connected than ever before in many ways through global dissemination of infectious diseases through shared challenges such as chronic disease burden and of course through the Internet and telecom networks Mobile Health Without Borders aims to realize that promise by providing a platform for participants to increase their capacity to have a meaningful impact on global health To achieve this students will work closely with classmates from around the world on small group assignments to prepare for the Health Innovation Challenge an opportunity to work with a global multi disciplinary team and world class mentors to design a solution to a health challenge you care about
- ItemNetHope AcademyNetHope Academy provides technology training and resources to international development organizations The academy s goal is to help improve staff capacity and productivity by strengthening crucial information and communication technology skills Specifically the NetHope Academy Helps ICT Professionals explore career paths assess IT skills and develop learning plans to tailor their skills to the unique needs of NGOs as well as access a wide range of resources on ICT topics including training videos online tutorials and eCourses Offers resources to help Program Workers use computers and technology more effectively enhance their professional qualifications and find quality training designed to meet the unique needs of their NGOs Offers IT Internships with international NGOs to prepare students for full time careers in the IT field while allowing them to directly participate in building their communities Provides a forum for women in technology via Women s TechConnect a global community for sharing ideas and championing growth
- ItemTechChange Course: Basics of Digital Safety(2016)Course Description In our digitally connected world new risks to our data and privacy have emerged Governments are using technology to attack infrastructure and surveil its own citizens How do you ensure that your data and beneficiary data are safe Understanding information communication technology infrastructure is just as important as understanding technology tools and strategies for digital safety We will cover a broad range of topics to provide a strong understanding the fundamentals of digital safety and digital security This four week online certificate course will focus on building knowledge and strategies to ensure your digital safety Each week will feature an interactive risk assessment exercise to develop a key skill to protecting your data and beneficiary data It will also feature live interactive guest expert presentations and include a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events immersive simulations and more Course Topics and Featured TechIntro and Safety Basics Overview of risk assessments understand how the Internet and computer networks function and some key skills e g creating good passwords Mobiles Overview of how mobile networks function and specific risks from mobile usageThe Human Factor Introduction to social engineering privacy and anonymizationAdvanced Topics End to end encryption and secure communication Course Objectives At the conclusion of the course participants will be able to Create a risk assessment that considers digital security aspects of physical security and psychosocial factorsCritically analyze both the opportunities and the pitfalls that emerge when working with technology for digital safetyConnect relevant development theories to the technological strategies and tools discussed in the courseManage specific software platforms and tools for ensuring digital safetyDesign dynamic and effective strategies for using tools and platforms to improve digital safetyDevelop critical self confidence for working with technology to address digital safety challenges Course MethodologyThis course is delivered entirely online over a period of four weeks This course features several live interactive expert presentations each week with leading practitioners software developers academics and donors Every live event is recorded and archived for you to watch later This course also features a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events office hours participant presentations immersive simulations and more TechChange recommends budgeting a minimum commitment of 5 7 hours per week and scheduling time for the course around your existing obligations Participants will have access to all course content for at least 4 months after course completion so the material can be completed and revisited later
- ItemTechChange Course: Instructional Design with Articulate (In-Person Workshop)(2016)Do you want to learn how to build online learning modules like the pros This one day workshop will help you advance your Articulate abilities and allow you to do new things you never thought possible with the software TechChange has used Storyline and now Articulate 360 to author dozens of engaging and beautiful online courses for clients including UNICEF USAID World Bank Hilton Hotels International Youth Foundation and more You can see examples of our Storyline work below UNICEF Introduction to RapidPro USAID Mobile Data Solutions World Bank Trade in Africa State Department Religion and Conflict Workshop Objectives At the conclusion of this workshop participants will be able to Understand how to take existing content and translate it to onlineUnderstand how to work effectively with subject matters expertsDesign storyboards and scripts based on tested techniquesApply techniques to create new types of slide interactionsCreate interactive content with re usable interactive models Space is limited to 10 people so reserve your spot today
- ItemTechChange Course: Introduction to Excel for Data Visualization(2016)Measuring and communicating the impact of a project or program often relies on effective data analysis and visualization In this course you will learn how to effectively use Excel to create beautiful static and interactive visualizations Course Description Excel offers an interface most people are familiar with as well as a valuable set of features that can be utilized to meet a wide range of data analysis and visualization needs In this course you will learn the nuts and bolts of how to use Excel functions and features including INDEX MATCH PivotTables Slicers and more In addition you will learn key data visualization principles that will help you optimize your data visualizations to best communicate your data After exploring some case studies of how other organizations have used Excel to visualize data you will get the opportunity to practice what you have learned through 2 scenario based exercises Please note that alumni early bird and quick pay discounts do not apply for this course Course ObjectivesBasic data cleaning using Excel functions and formatting techniques including column and table formatting basic macros and conditional formattingHow to create a static report data using Excel functions and features including INDEX MATCH VLOOKUP COUNTIF sparklines charts and dot plotsHow to create an interactive dashboard using PivotTables PivotCharts and SlicersHow to identify good vs poor data visualizations using data visualization principlesHow Excel has been used in practice through 2 case studies Course Methodology This course will feature animations screencasts interactive presentations case studies and scenario based exercises A forum at the end of the course provides an opportunity for participants to interact and get feedback on course related comments or questions Acknowledgements TechChange would like to thank D3 Systems Inc and John Snow Inc for providing material for the case studies featured in this course
- ItemTechChange Course: Introduction to Mobile Money(2016)This on demand online course developed and delivered by the Mobile Solutions team at USAID QED and TechChange includes over 2 hours of dynamic content informed by the best thinking in the field Access this full course for free from anywhere with an internet connection and anytime no matter your time zone Course Description Mobile money has the power to do for entrepreneurship what commercial banking did for the industrial revolution It can accelerate financial inclusion for the 1 8 billion people with access to a mobile phone but not a bank root out corruption and empower entrepreneurs Yet despite the over 150 globally deployed mobile money services only a handful of these platforms have reached economies of scale USAID and its partners have an incredible opportunity to change this situation This on demand online course developed and delivered by the Mobile Solutions team at USAID QED and TechChange helps to ensure that USAID s programs are informed by the best thinking in the field It moves beyond why this is important and toward the important question of how do we implement successful mobile money programs The course covers topics such as how to effectively work with MNO s and governments and navigate challenges of regulation agent networks interoperability and scaling up Participants can expect a dynamic and practical learning environment with a number of real world examples and case studies Course Methodology The entire course is delivered online and intended to be taken as an on demand learning experience that can be completed in 2 hours in one sitting or more Content is arranged in the form of slides videos animations interactive exercises quizzes glossaries and more Acknowledgements Many thanks to Priya Jaisinghani USAID Mobile Solutions Nandini Hariharishara USAID Mobile Solutions Michael Joseph former CEO of Safaricom Chrissy Martin MEDA Sarah Rotman CGAP Camilo Tellez CGAP and Jordan Weinstock Open Revolution for sharing their knowledge and experiences in this course Technical RequirementsFlash Flash Player 10 or later and one of the following browsers Windows Internet Explorer 6 and later Firefox 1 x and later Safari 3 and later Google Chrome Opera 9 5 and laterMac Safari 3 and later Firefox 1 x and later Google ChromeLinux Firefox 1 x and laterHTML5 Windows Internet Explorer 6 and later Firefox 1 x and later Safari 3 and later Google Chrome Opera 9 5 and laterMac Safari 3 and later Firefox 1 x and later Google ChromeLinux Firefox 1 x and laterApple iOS Articulate Mobile Player Apple iOS 5 0 or later on iPad
- ItemTechChange Course: Mapping for Social Good(2016)In this four week online course users will learn from leading experts how to leverage open data in OpenStreetMap make beautiful maps in MapBox map a crisis in Ushahidi and manage projects with Palantir and Tomnod Course Description How can you better visualize the geographic impact of your organization projects and global development programs The use of digital mapping tools is beginning to reshape the way that international development activities are carried out Government agencies NGOs companies and other actors are beginning to turn to digital maps to draw attention to human rights violations help communities prepare for natural disasters visualize social media trends in real time monitor election violence distribute food and other resources more effectively and so much more In this course we will think critically about geospatial data and map production behind the scenes We will also look at case studies and real world applications of maps created to address issues surrounding social and environmental equity You ll be introduced to a number of topics such as how crowdsourced mapping is improving patient health in Ghana and the way visualizations are shifting US policies In this four week online certificate course participants will learn practical skills related to all aspects of the map creation process 1 How to gather data for your map or work with data that already exists 2 How to organize and classify data effectively 3 How to design an aesthetically beautiful digital map 4 How to maintain the map over time Some of the platforms and tools we will explore include CartoDB OpenStreetMap GoogleMapMaker MapBox Ushahidi ArcGIS as well as Palantir and CaerusGeo Participants will work with leading experts in the field to explore topics like how to choose the right mapping platform how to create a narrative or story with a map how to work with data from the crowd and more Participants can expect a dynamic learning environment with a number of real world case studies from countries like Syria and Indonesia custom animations and video tutorials interactions with leading experts in the field and practical simulations to apply new skills and strategies Check out the syllabus here Read about a mapping project that alum Mira Gupta started after taking this course Course Topics and Featured TechMap your neighborhood in OpenStreetMapVisualize your data with Google Fusion TablesDecisions on data OpenStreetMap and GoogleMake beautiful maps with TileMill and MapBoxTrack a crisis with Ushahidi Course MethodologyThis course is delivered entirely online over a period of four weeks This course features several live interactive expert presentations each week with leading practitioners software developers academics and donors Every live event is recorded and archived for you to watch later This course also features a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events office hours participant presentations immersive simulations and more TechChange recommends budgeting a minimum commitment of 5 7 hours per week and scheduling time for the course around your existing obligations Participants will have access to all course content for at least 4 months after course completion so the material can be completed and revisited later
- ItemTechChange Course: Mobile Data Solutions(2016)This two hour interactive on demand online course developed by the Global Development Lab at USAID FHI360 and TechChange explores how mobile technologies can be used to more effectively collect and disseminate data in order to better meet development goals Access this full course for free from anywhere with an internet connection and anytime no matter your time zone Course Description Mobile technologies offer transparent timely and affordable solutions for collecting and disseminating data about people projects and programs USAID and its implementing partners can utilize this powerful technology to improve the efficiency and quality of the data we use to make decisions and to better meet USAID goals related to the Forward Reforms the Evaluation Policy and the Open Data Initiative This two hour interactive on demand online course developed by the Global Development Lab at USAID FHI360 and TechChange will help build the technical capacity necessary to achieve these goals Course ObjectivesHow to assess a mobile data collection project and its required resourcesHow to design a project to achieve the maximum impact possibleHow to implement a project to take advantage of appropriate technologiesHow to visualize and share the collected data with the relevant communities Course Methodology Participants can expect a fun and practical learning environment with a mixture of animations video interviews scenario based case studies and interactive exercises including designing and undertaking a survey using mobile tools Acknowledgements This course was created as part of the Mobile Solutions Technical Assistance and Research mSTAR project with expertise provided by USAID Digital Development Lab and FHI360 and course development and design provided by TechChange Many thanks to Sarah Torrance FHI360 and Merrick Schaefer for sharing their knowledge and experiences for this course
- ItemTechChange Course: Mobiles for International Development(2016)Course Description The mobile phone is rapidly bringing communication to the most remote areas of the world NGOs governments and companies alike are beginning to realize the potential of this ubiquitous tool to address a variety of global challenges This four week online professional development certificate course which has been featured in the New York Times and Fast Company will explore successful applications that facilitate economic transactions transform agricultural processes support public health campaigns and connect learners to educational content It will also critically engage with issues of equity privacy and access Participants can expect a dynamic learning environment with a number of real world case studies custom animations and video tutorials interactions with leading experts in the field and practical simulations to apply new skills and strategies Want more information Over 400 professionals from over 60 countries have taken it already read a blog post review by a former participant here and the success story of another alum who got a job after taking this course here Course Topics and Featured TechMobile Platforms and Strategies to Collect Manage and Analyze Data Magpi OpenDataKit FrontlineSMS Banking the Unbanked the Promise of Mobile Money Systems and Looking Beyond M PESAmAgri The Potential for Mobile Phones to Transform Agriculture mFarm Nokia Life Services mHealth Mobile Tools for Diagnostics Point of Care Support Patient Adherence and Other Public Health Purposes D Tree Medic Mobile New Approaches to Mobile Surveys Polling formhub GeoPoll Mobile Learning Best Practices for Education on the Move Course Objectives Participants will be able to Critically analyze opportunities and challenges when working with mobile technology to address social problems in agriculture public health education and finance sectorsConnect relevant development humanitarian and peacebuilding theories to application of mobile technology strategies and toolsIdentify and apply appropriate tools and design effective strategies to incorporate mobile technology in global response to social challenges Course MethodologyThis course is delivered entirely online over a period of four weeks This course features several live interactive expert presentations each week with leading practitioners software developers academics and donors Every live event is recorded and archived for you to watch later This course also features a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events office hours participant presentations immersive simulations and more TechChange recommends budgeting a minimum commitment of 5 7 hours per week and scheduling time for the course around your existing obligations Participants will have access to all course content for at least 4 months after course completion so the material can be completed and revisited later
- ItemTechChange Course: OpenDRI An Introduction to Open Data for Environmental ResilienceThis 30 minute course covers the principles of the Open Data for Resilience Initiative In 2011 Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery GFDRR launched the Open Data for Resilience Initiative OpenDRI to apply the concepts of the global open data movement to the challenges of reducing vulnerability to natural hazards and the impacts of climate change OpenDRI supports World Bank Regional Disaster Risk Management Teams to build capacity and long term ownership of open data projects with client countries that are tailored to meet specific needs and goals of stakeholders OpenDRI engages with client governments in three main areas 1 Sharing data To increase public access to risk information OpenDRI engages in dialogue with governments on the value of open data through working groups pilot projects that evolve into long term locally owned open data projects 2 Collecting Data To engage communities in the creation of accurate and timely data about the rapidly evolving urban and rural environments in the place they live OpenDRI works with governments and local communities to utilize simple collaborative crowdsourcing mapping tools such as OpenStreetMap OSM 3 Using data To communicate risk more effectively to decision makers in planning preparedness and response activities OpenDRI works with governments and partners to develop InaSAFE software Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to Explain the mission and benefits of the Open Data of Resilience InitiativeIdentify the technical platforms used to undertake an OpenDRI projectUnderstand how to get involved with OpenDRI
- ItemTechChange Course: RapidPro Essentials(2016)TechChange teamed up with UNICEF s innovation team to build this interactive online course on how to get started with RapidPro RapidPro is a new powerful open source software that allows you to easily build and scale mobile based applications and services from anywhere in the world Access this full course for free from anywhere with an internet connection and anytime no matter your time zone Course Description This one hour interactive on demand online course developed by the UNICEF and TechChange teaches participants how to get started with RapidPro a new powerful open source software that allows you to easily build and scale mobile based applications and services from anywhere in the world Access this full course for free from anywhere with an internet connection and anytime no matter your time zone Course Topics and Featured Tech RapidPro is a powerful tool that allows you to connect directly with a user on their mobile phone over SMS voice or social media without the help of a software developer making it easy to adapt for different contexts and needs This free on demand course was developed by UNICEF and TechChange to build the capacity necessary to successfully design deploy and scale SMS IVR and social media based interactions using RapidPro It is designed to be taken in 1 1 5 hours at your own pace from anywhere in the world Course Objectives Module 1 Introduction to RapidPro This module provides a broad introduction to RapidPro including features functions and examples of current UNICEF deployments After this module participants will be able to Understand basic functions and features of RapidProUnderstand importance of RapidPro in addressing global challengesExplain how RapidPro has been used on the ground in 4 different contextsPrepare a presentation on RapidPro for a representative of a country or supervisor in an office Module 2 Strategizing RapidPro This module will guide you through the RapidPro Deployment Toolkit an essential planning tool to help you understand how RapidPro can be used to support international development activities and communicate this to others After this module participants will be able to Define and understand all key terms used in the toolkitExplain the significance of the toolkit activities and project documentsAnalyze whether RapidPro is a suitable tool for a specific goalDesign a RapidPro flow Course Methodology Participants can expect a fun and practical learning environment with a mixture of animations scenario based case studies and interactive exercises including designing a RapidPro flow
- ItemTechChange Course: Tech for Data Visualization (In Person Workshop)(2016)Do you want to get better at visualizing your program data This one day workshop is designed to teach you the basic techniques and tools of data visualization through a series of interactive activities and hands on demos Workshop Methodology The workshop is divided into three parts Part 1 Building a foundation Participants will begin by exploring popular theorists and approaches data visualization like Edward Tufte Jonathan Schwabish JunkCharts and more We will learn how to identify elements of successful and unsuccessful visualizations and share tips and best practices for designing effective products Part 2 Telling your story Participants will then engage in a guided design workshop using their existing datasets visualization ideas Building a dashboard Working on a donor report Need to convince an audience of something This 90 minute interactive exercise will help refine and stage the story you want to tell Part 3 Learning new tech skills In the final phase of the workshop participants will learn how to visualize their data in three different platforms Excel Canva and Infogr am Facilitators will stage a series of mini demos and exercises to do everything from cleaning and formatting data to building both static and interactive visualizations We will also provide basic exposure to additional set of tools like Tableau Google Data Studio CartoDB PowerBI and Slemma for further exploration Case studies and exercises will focus explicitly on examples like public health water sanitation climate change financial services for the poor human disaster response and more Workshop ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this workshop participants will be able to Understand key data visualization theories principles and best practicesRefine and articulate stories and narratives behind datasetsBuild basic skills for cleaning and formatting data effectively for data visualizationsCreate static and interactive data visualizations using excel canva and infogr am Space is limited to 10 people so reserve your spot today
- ItemTechChange Course: Technology for Data Collection and Survey Design(2016)Course Description How has technology changed the way data are collected and the way surveys are deployed Organizations agencies and companies are just beginning digital data collection skills are in high demand Data collection is the building block of M E work The data collected determines the value of analysis and the impact that can be measured Digital survey tools have added new elements to survey design such as skip logic data validation and decision trees New technologies such as biometrics remote sensors and satellite imagery provide additional tools for data collection and identifying beneficiaries Understanding these tools how to design and deploy digital surveys and how to combine active and passive data collection is necessary to maximize the value from data collection effort This four week online certificate course will feature live interactive guest expert presentations with leading M E practitioners software developers and data scientists It will also include a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events immersive simulations and more As part of the course participants will go through the process of creating a data collection plan and deploying a mobile survey Participants will get feedback from guest experts facilitators and fellow participants Course Objectives After this four week course participants will be able to Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of different data collection tools including mobile devices biometrics and remote sensors and dronesIdentify key concerns for a data collection plan including but not limited to audience literacy bias security risks Design and deploy a digital survey for a mobile device using advanced techniques such as skip logic and branching question treesCompare data collection software and select the best software for your data collection needsAssess technical and human constraints for a data collection planManage data collection enumerators using tools for remote monitoring the data collectionDevelop self confidence in working with new tools to collect data Course MethodologyThis course is delivered entirely online over a period of four weeks This course features several live interactive expert presentations each week with leading practitioners software developers academics and donors Every live event is recorded and archived for you to watch later This course also features a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events office hours participant presentations immersive simulations and more TechChange recommends budgeting a minimum commitment of 5 7 hours per week and scheduling time for the course around your existing obligations Participants will have access to all course content for at least 4 months after course completion so the material can be completed and revisited later
- ItemTechChange Course: Technology for Data Visualization and Analysis(2016)Are you analyzing your data efficiently and displaying them effectively Nearly all of us are responsible for producing reports for our colleagues supervisors and clients Good data visualization is essential to analyzing your data quickly and with the greatest value Course Description The importance of data visualization has become apparent in the current era of big data that we live in Effectively visualizing data can lead to recognizing key learnings quicker and more effectively demonstrate impact This four week online certificate course will focus on building skills and strategies to better visualize and analyze data using a variety of tech tools It will feature live interactive guest expert presentations with leading M E practitioners software developers and data scientists It will also include a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events immersive simulations and more Effective data visualization requires both critical thinking skills and technical skills During this course we ll walk you through the step by step design process which encompasses both skillsets You ll learn What data visualization is and why our brains respond so well to graphics Which up and coming trends in the data presentation field and in software development worth paying attention to How to design charts that fit your unique stakeholders information needs and interests Which dissemination format is best for your project like static graphs within reports handouts presentations or infographics or interactive graphs within dashboards websites animated videos and GIFs Chart choosing tips like which layouts are best for showcasing time series data part to whole relationships geographic patterns or nested data Strategies for displaying qualitative and text based data like sentiment analysis color coding timelines calendars and diagrams How to select and use software tools Excel R Tableau mapping programs and more that are best suited to your chart type of choice andWhich default settings in your computer program need to be adjusted to ensure that your graph follows best practices For example you ll learn how to write titles subtitles and annotations that capture your desired takeaway messages how to highlight your key findings with color and how to ensure that your visualizations are readable for viewers with colorblindness Participants will create data visualizations and get feedback from the course s experts facilitators and fellow participants For example during Week 1 you ll consider your audience s information needs the dissemination format for your visualization what types of data wrangling techniques are needed to get your dataset ready to visualize and key data responsibility issues During Week 2 you ll learn to select the best chart types for your dataset beyond the overused pie chart and bar chart and you ll begin prototyping your visualization During Week 3 we ll dive even heavier into tools and you ll hear from experts about Tableau R and more During Week 4 you ll continue editing your visualization to ensure that it follows best practices in alignment color text and more Your viewers will understand your data at a glance and retain information for the long run We hope to see you online in November For a more detailed syllabus please click here Course Topics and Featured TechData visualization fundamentalsPrototyping data visualizationsQualitative data analysis visualizationKey chart types for M E Course Objectives At the conclusion of the course participants will be able to Critically analyze both the opportunities and the pitfalls that emerge when working with technology to visualize data Connect relevant development theories to the technological strategies and tools discussed in the course Manage specific software platforms and tools for data visualization activitiesDesign dynamic and effective strategies for using tools and platforms improve data visualization efforts Develop critical self confidence for working with technology to address data visualization challenges Course MethodologyThis course is delivered entirely online over a period of four weeks This course features several live interactive expert presentations each week with leading practitioners software developers academics and donors Every live event is recorded and archived for you to watch later This course also features a unique hands on learning environment with animated videos technology demos practical activities networking events office hours participant presentations immersive simulations and more TechChange recommends budgeting a minimum commitment of 5 7 hours per week and scheduling time for the course around your existing obligations Participants will have access to all course content for at least 4 months after course completion so the material can be completed and revisited later