IN-trACk is a digital solution designed to modernize classroom management by replacing traditional manual attendance methods with a fast, accurate, and secure QR-coded tracking platform. Developed for educational institutions, it streamlines the recording process, reduces administrative workload, and enhances student accountability.
Lead Developer & System Design Engineer: Anthony
Note on Repository Security: This public repository serves as the Frontend & UI Mirror. To comply with Data Privacy Acts regarding sensitive student information (PII) and to protect the academic integrity of the ongoing research, the core Full-Stack Backend (PHP/MySQL) and database configurations are maintained in a private repository.
- Instant QR Scanning: Students log their presence instantly using mobile devices, eliminating manual roll-calls.
- Real-Time Data Collection: Provides instructors and administrators with immediate access to attendance records and time logs.
- Anti-Proxy Mechanisms: Discourages "buddy punching" and proxy sign-ins to ensure data integrity.
- Parental Transparency: Enables parents to monitor their child's punctuality and attendance patterns remotely.
- Automated Analytics: Generates reports on session duration, attendance frequency, and timestamps.
- Frontend: Responsive Web Interface (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Backend (Private): Real-time PHP data processing and centralized MySQL database management.
- Security: Encrypted database architecture and secure login protocols to protect sensitive institutional data.
In a pilot study conducted at Ilocos Norte Agricultural College (INAC), the system achieved the following:
- Efficiency: Significantly reduced time lost during administrative tasks compared to the 5-10 minutes required for manual logs.
- Accuracy: Received a high technical reliability rating (Mean = 4.14) from users.
- Attendance Boost: Successfully reduced recorded absences during the trial period through increased accountability.
The system architecture was designed and evaluated through:
- Task-Technology Fit (TTF) Theory: Ensuring the technology directly supports the specific task of logging attendance.
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Theory: Focusing on an intuitive and user-friendly interface for students and teachers.
Developed for the Faculty of Ilocos Norte Agricultural College, March 2026.