IMPACT OF DIGITAL ATTENDANCE SYSTEM ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINE

Abstract: This research investigates the effect of electronic attendance systems on student performance and discipline in schools. Conventional manual methods of attendance are usually time-consuming, prone to errors, and vulnerable to manipulation, while electronic systems provide accurate, efficient, and real-time monitoring of student attendance. The study seeks to evaluate whether the implementation of such systems is associated with enhanced academic performance and improved student discipline. With a quantitative design, data were obtained using student surveys administered to students from different study programs and study levels. Statistical procedures, Chi-Square, and T-tests were used to analyze relations among digital attendance monitoring, student performance, and behavior patterns. Findings indicate a strong relation between digital attendance and improved student performance, with increased punctuality, interaction, and class participation reported among digitally monitored students. The system also seemed to enhance discipline by minimizing absenteeism, avoiding proxy attendance, and fostering a culture of accountability. Nevertheless, the study also revealed challenges like technological constraints, resistance by users, and data privacy concerns. In spite of all these problems, the study concludes that electronic attendance systems can act as effective tools in ensuring a disciplined learning atmosphere and academic achievement when administered properly with adequate infrastructure and policy protection.

Keywords: Digital Attendance, Student Performance, Discipline, Academic Outcomes, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, Absenteeism, Behavior Tracking, Student Engagement.