Attendance marking is a critical aspect of educational institutions, as it helps monitor student engagement, ensure compliance with institutional policies, and maintain accurate records for administrative purposes. Manual or traditional methods of attendance tracking, such as paper-based sign-in sheets or manual calls, are the most used in the current time, but they carry many flaws as well as being time-consuming and insecure. With the advent of technology, an automated attendance system offers greater efficiency and accuracy.
The system's primary objectives are to provide a fast and secure method of attendance tracking, reducing the administrative burden on teachers and the dean’s office, as well as minimizing the loss of student attendance from mismanagement.
In conclusion, the development of a modern attendance system presents the opportunity to improve the manual system currently being utilized. There are significant reasons to transition from the manual system to the new attendance system, primarily due to major improvements in speed, accuracy, and tracking.
This project analyzed the manual system to determine functional requirements and design considerations. Key challenges, such as cheating, were discussed and analyzed, with recommendations provided on how to address and overcome them.
This project offers a modern and secure platform for marking and tracking student attendance at a university. With further development, this system could replace manual systems not only in universities but also in schools and workplaces.
