Design and Implementation of Computerized Student Information Tracking System
Chapter One
Aim and Objective(s) of the Study
The project is aimed at developing a student information tracking system with improved performance over that of the current to ensure that the problems of the current system are properly analyzed and a solution to such problems is incorporated into the new system.
Student information systems must meet the following objectives:
- Enable self-service for students to perform basic administration functions and tasks in a “one-stop” service and access environment.
- Integrate data sources and process them through a single function that supports one-time entry of student data.
- Support the retention and recruitment of students and encourage a strong and positive relationship with the university, alumni, donors, and other constituencies.
- Integrate and support new learning and teaching opportunities and technologies for students and faculty.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
At this early stage of development, computer, was mainly used for scientific and research applications. With time, it has become applicable in almost every field of study and in recent times, they are found application school in Nigeria. In this chapter the researcher will consider briefly the review of relevant literature in the area of student information tracking. It takes a look of the suggestions, comment and citations of various authors, scholars and professionals and the issue of retrieving student information.
Overview of Tracking System
Generally a tracking system is used for the observing of person or objects on the more supplying a timely ordered sequences of respective location data to a model e.g. capable to serve for depicting the motion on a display capability.
Tracking in Virtual Space
In virtual space technology, a tracking system is generally a system capable of rendering virtual space to a human observer while tracking the observer’s body coordinates. For instance, in dynamic virtual auditory space simulations, a real time head tracker provides feedback to the central processor, allowing for selection of appropriate head-related transfer functions at the estimated current position of the observer relative to the environment.
Tracking in Real World
There are a myriad of tracking systems. Some are “lag time” indicators that is the data is collected after an item has passed a point for example a bar code or choke point or gate. Others are “real – time” or near real – time “like Global positioning systems depending on how often the data is refreshed. There are bar-code systems which a person to scan items and automated identification. For the most part, the tracking worlds are composed of discrete hardware and software system for different applications. That is bar- code systems are separate from electronic product code (EPC) system, GPS systems are separate from active real time locating systems or RTLS for example, a passive RFID system would be used in warehouse to scan the boxes as they are loaded on a truck- then the truck itself is tracked on a different system using GPS with it own features and software. The major technology “silos” in the supply chain are:
- Distribution/Warehousing/Manufacturing
- Fleet management
- Yard Management
- Attendance management
History of Student Information System
Much of software used in erstwhile student information systems and school administration worked on an outdated code based and had a curious mix of presentation, business sense, and data accessibility. It was impossible and often expensive to modify these systems to cater to future demands. Some of the initiative software programs such as Web CT, SCT campus pipeline, Jets peep, and Blackboard merely enabled interactions between students and teachers for academic purposes and served only as student information system. The advantage of having a student management system was missing as campus–based activities within these systems. Most often, student data were kept strewn in multiple locations, making it difficult to continue and project. Educational institutions were looking for a web- based solution such as a student information with an inbuilt mechanism to meet the requirements of student related information management as well as to serve the purpose of a school management system. Furthermore, they were looking forward to a complete package on student management system from a single vendor.
CHAPTER THREE
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Introduction
This chapter takes an overviews on the system design and the entire research work, it I important to note that a poorly designed system will equally reduce an incorrect output as such this chapter presents a skeletal approach to the design of the entire system.
Research Methodology
The research methodology used in achieving the aims and the objectives are:
- A critical study of the existing system
- Interviews with student’s administration department
- Review of related literature
- Implementation of the system using Visual Basic (6.0) and MS-Access.
System Analysis
Analysis here in this context is the investigation the system designer carried to know problem of the existing system, the needs of the user from the proposed system; before embarking on design of the proposed system.
Analysis of the Existing System
Nevertheless, the case study did not have any system of this nature in keeping students records and information. And the system cannot be analyzed.
CHAPTER FOUR
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Introduction
This chapter focuses on the system implementation and documentation which contain system design diagram, choice of the programming language, analysis of the modules, programming environment and implementation of the system.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
This chapter is the concluding chapter of the research project. It takes a look at summary, conclusion and recommendation.
Summary
The research project focused on “student information tracking system” A case study of Akwa Ibom State College of Education Afaha Nsit. After starting the objectives of the study, the researcher source for data using different techniques which includes interview method and observation method. Textbooks journals and the internet also provided a good source of information. This gave room to the detailed investigation and analysis of the manual system in the Administrative department of the school and finally to design student information tracking system that capable of accepting data entries, updating files, maintain records, store and retrieve also print student information with easy when needed and with much convenience.
Conclusion
The implementation of the new system is of more benefit than the known manual, method of student information tracking system. The system has better facilities and more advantage than manual method in the area of speed, accuracy, efficiency information processing, storage and retrieved.
Recommendation
The maintenance of the system should be taken seriously. Any fault on error discovered should be reported to the programmer for possible corrections. The administrative department of College of Education Afaha Nsit should be trained on the usage of the system to enhance its effectiveness. Protecting of software by having backups of the software of the original source programmed and stored in a very saved place and must be away from humidity and sunlight.
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