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First Sight’s Kobo Toolbox Data Collection Guide

First Sight is pleased to offer a free software system for all First Sight users. It gives every field operator a simple, reliable way to record and update information in real time. Each screening is captured on the spot and sent automatically to the home office, where supervisors can see personal details, the number of people screened, how many have refractive errors and need eyeglasses, the lens strength for each eye, and confirmation that First Sight eyeglasses have been delivered to every recipient.

 

What is the Kobo Toolbox

• Kobo Toolbox is an open-source suite for field data collection, created by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative.

 

• It's tailored to create and support data on humanitarian projects and development, research, and social good.

 

• Known for its intuitive form builder, flexible deployment options, and real-time data management features, it empowers organizations working in resource-limited settings.

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How to Use the Kobo Toolbox

  1. First Sight will create projects in Kobo Toolbox. Each project will be named as the sponsor organization.

  2. First Sight will upload the form that asks the following information:

    • Country the organization sponsors

    • Location where the project was held

    • Participant Name

    • Age of Participant

    • Gender of Participant

    • Role of Participant

    • Strength of Left Eye Lens

    • Strength of Right Eye Lens

    • Others – as per the request of the sponsor organization

  3. You will be given a link to access your Organization’s Project Form.

  4. We will be adding in the project to give you access to:

    • View and edit the form

    • View, add and edit submissions

  5. Once given access, you will be able to view the form

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