RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION STUDENT MONITORING DEVICE USING ESP8266 FOR RICHLAND MONTESSORI

Abstract

In today’s technological era, student attendance and activity monitoring are critical areas that schools must consistently manage. Manual attendance systems are time-consuming, ineffective, and prone to human error, especially as student populations increase. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is one of the most affordable methods for automatically tracking students. The Radio Frequency Identification Student Monitoring Device Using ESP8266 for Richland Montessori aims to develop a robust, efficient, and automated system for monitoring and tracking students in real time. The system supports Richland Montessori’s need for accurate and timely attendance records, secure methods of attendance recording, and improved student activity management through the integration of RFID technology with the ESP8266 microcontroller. RFID technology utilizes electromagnetic fields to read and write data through RFID readers and RFID tags. Each student is assigned an RFID tag that is scanned upon entering or leaving the classroom. The collected data are processed and stored in Google Sheets provided for teachers. Using the ESP8266 and Arduino as controllers, the system offers reliability and ease of use. The system reads RFID data from students using an RFID reader attached to the ESP8266. When an RFID card is detected, the ESP8266 processes the data and sends attendance information to Google Sheets via Wi-Fi. The device requires a stable internet connection to communicate effectively and update Google Sheets in real time. The RFID-based Student Monitoring Device is an implemented system that uses RFID technology to automatically record student attendance. The system integrates RFID tags and readers with the ESP8266, allowing it to connect to Wi-Fi and transmit attendance information to Google Sheets. This setup enables real-time attendance monitoring and efficient data management. The system aims to improve security, increase efficiency, and simplify administrative tasks without disrupting class time. The project, Radio Frequency Identification Student Monitoring Device Using Arduino for Richland Montessori, focuses on designing a system to monitor and track student attendance within a school environment. The device utilizes RFID technology combined with an ESP8266 microcontroller to detect students as they enter or leave their classrooms.