Design of a Web-Based Student Attendance and Monitoring Information System at SMK Negeri 3 Merangin

Abstract

The development of information technology has provided convenience in data management across various fields, including education. At SMK Negeri 3 Merangin, the student attendance and attendance monitoring processes still face several challenges, such as delays in recording attendance, data entry errors, and difficulties in preparing attendance reports. Therefore, an information system is needed to support the student attendance and attendance monitoring processes effectively, efficiently, and in an integrated manner. This research aims to design and develop a Web-Based Student Attendance and Attendance Monitoring Information System at SMK Negeri 3 Merangin. The system development method used is the Prototype method, which allows users to be directly involved in the development process through initial system design, evaluation, and refinement until a system that meets user requirements is produced. The system was developed using PHP programming language, MySQL database, and QR Code technology as a medium for student attendance. The system provides four user access levels, namely Admin, Teacher, Homeroom Teacher, and Parent/Guardian. The main features of the system include teacher data management, student data management, user management, school profile management, QR Code-based attendance, input of sick/permission/absence data, monitoring of students who have not attended, attendance time settings, attendance recapitulation, monthly attendance reports, attendance percentage, and the delivery of attendance information to parents or guardians. The results of the research show that the developed system can help reduce errors in attendance recording and facilitate Admins, Teachers, and Homeroom Teachers in managing and monitoring student attendance data. Parents or guardians can also obtain student attendance information through the system. The attendance recording process becomes faster, more accurate, and integrated, while attendance reports can be generated automatically. Based on the results of testing using the Black Box Testing method, all system functions operate according to user requirements, indicating that the system is feasible for implementation at SMK Negeri 3 Merangin.