Development and Validation of a Mobile-Based Attendance and Behavior Tracking System for Enhancing Student Monitoring and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools
Description
This study will employ the Design and Development Research (DDR) methodology to develop and validate a Mobile-Based Attendance and Behavior Tracking System for secondary schools. Design and Development Research is a systematic approach used to create, improve, and evaluate innovative products, tools, and systems intended to address practical problems in real-world settings. The research design is appropriate for this study because it focuses not only on understanding existing challenges in attendance and behavior monitoring but also on producing a functional technological solution that responds to the needs of educators, administrators, parents, and students. Through DDR, the study integrates both research and innovation by ensuring that the developed system is grounded in user requirements, educational needs, and established software quality standards. The development process will involve several interconnected phases, including needs assessment, system design, application development, testing, validation, and evaluation. Data gathered from stakeholders will guide the identification of system requirements and the design of application features. The developed system will then undergo testing and expert validation to ensure its functionality, usability, reliability, and overall quality. Finally, the system will be evaluated using the ISO/IEC 25010 Software Quality Model to determine its acceptability among intended users. By utilizing DDR, the study aims to produce an effective, user-centered, and innovative mobile application that enhances student attendance and behavior monitoring while supporting efficient school management and data-driven decision-making.
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The data for this study were gathered through a systematic and structured process designed to ensure validity, reliability, and replicability of results. The research followed a Design and Development Research (DDR) workflow consisting of sequential phases: requirements analysis, system design, system development, testing, and evaluation. First, during the requirements analysis phase, data were collected using stakeholder interviews, survey questionnaires, and document analysis. Interviews were conducted with selected teachers, school administrators, parents, and IT experts to identify current challenges in attendance and behavior monitoring. Survey instruments were distributed to gather quantitative and qualitative data on user needs and system expectations, while existing school attendance logs, disciplinary records, and related documents were reviewed to establish baseline practices. Second, in the design and development phase, gathered requirements were translated into system specifications using use case modeling, database design tools, and user interface prototyping software. The mobile application was developed using standard mobile development frameworks, while database integration and cloud deployment were implemented to ensure secure and real-time data storage and accessibility. Third, during the testing phase, functional testing and user acceptance testing were conducted. The system was evaluated by selected end-users who performed real or simulated tasks such as attendance encoding and behavior reporting. Errors, usability issues, and system performance concerns were recorded and addressed through iterative revisions.
Institutions
- Biliran Province State UniversityEastern Visayas, Naval