Qualitative Study on Integration of Biometric-Based System for Monitoring Students’ Lecture Attendance among Higher Institutions in North-Central, Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.202542Keywords:
Automated Attendance Management System, Information Technology, Nigeria, Performance, Tertiary InstitutionsAbstract
This paper This study investigates integration of Biometric-Based System for monitoring students’ lecture attendance among higher institutions in North-Central, Nigeria Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a critical role in modern society, revolutionizing various sectors including education. Despite its indispensable nature, traditional attendance methods in Nigerian higher institutions, such as calling names or signing paper registers, are often cumbersome, time-consuming, and prone to issues like signature forgery and inaccurate records, especially in large classes. These inefficiencies contribute to student absenteeism, which has a significant inverse relationship with academic performance. The study BSMSLA aims to address these challenges by automating attendance tracking, enhancing accuracy, promoting student punctuality, and reducing administrative workload for lecturers. This mixed-method study involves developing the BSMSLA package, implementing it in selected institutions, and determining the attitudes and perceptions of both students and lecturers towards its use, as well as its impact on academic performance.
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