Key research themes
1. How can automated attendance systems leverage RFID technology for efficient in-person attendance tracking?
This research theme investigates the application of RFID-based automated attendance systems to improve the reliability and efficiency of attendance marking in physical educational settings. It focuses on integrating RFID hardware with microcontrollers and software systems to eliminate the time-consuming and error-prone manual attendance processes, emphasizing portability, contactless identification, and real-time data capture capabilities.
2. What methodological frameworks and systemic views underpin the design and analysis of attendance systems within systems theory?
This theme covers the theoretical grounding of attendance systems within the broader discipline of systems theory and systemology, emphasizing the holistic understanding of systems as interrelated components operating under specific worldviews and knowledge bases. It explores models for disciplinary structure, systems dynamics, and systems thinking principles that inform the conceptualization, design, and evaluation of attendance tracking as a system embedded in educational and technological domains.
3. How can face recognition technology enhance the accuracy and reliability of attendance monitoring in distance education?
This theme explores the challenges posed by Learning Management Systems (LMS) in verifying real-time student attendance during synchronous remote learning and presents face recognition as a viable technological solution. The research analyzes the integration of image processing and machine learning algorithms to ensure authenticity and active participation, thereby indirectly improving student engagement and success rates in distance education.