Automating Attendance: How Georgia Tech Built an RFID Check-In System in Drupal
Track: Web Tools & Complementary Technologies
Tired of outdated sign-in sheets and tedious manual tracking? In today’s digital age, technology can streamline attendance logging and make participation tracking more efficient than ever.
Imagine students simply tapping their ID cards to check in through a Drupal site, instantly logging attendance—no more pens or paper. Event organizers can then export attendance data in one click to Dropbox, giving them immediate access to names and emails, making follow-ups seamless and secure.
In this session, I’ll demonstrate the custom modules I developed, explain the optional RFID hardware, and showcase how Drupal’s flexible architecture made it the ideal platform for building this system. Beyond convenience, this solution prioritizes data security. Drupal’s robust security features ensure that sensitive student information remains protected at every step.
By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge to implement a similar system in your organization, using my tools and modules, with a focus on secure, tech-driven attendance tracking.
Synopsis
In this session, I’ll demonstrate how I built a custom RFID student check-in system in Drupal, replacing traditional sign-in sheets and automating attendance tracking. You’ll learn how this system captures student data, streamlines follow-up communication, and ensures data security, using Drupal’s flexible framework.
Learning objectives
1. Attendees will learn how to leverage Drupal’s flexible framework to creatively solve challenges like integrating RFID technology for student check-ins, moving beyond the limitations of traditional CMS solutions.
2. This session will demonstrate how to utilize Drupal’s robust security features to build secure, reliable web applications, even when working independently.
3. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical knowledge and confidence to implement similar solutions in their own projects, using the tools and techniques demonstrated.
Imagine students simply tapping their ID cards to check in through a Drupal site, instantly logging attendance—no more pens or paper. Event organizers can then export attendance data in one click to Dropbox, giving them immediate access to names and emails, making follow-ups seamless and secure.
In this session, I’ll demonstrate the custom modules I developed, explain the optional RFID hardware, and showcase how Drupal’s flexible architecture made it the ideal platform for building this system. Beyond convenience, this solution prioritizes data security. Drupal’s robust security features ensure that sensitive student information remains protected at every step.
By the end of this session, you’ll have the knowledge to implement a similar system in your organization, using my tools and modules, with a focus on secure, tech-driven attendance tracking.
Synopsis
In this session, I’ll demonstrate how I built a custom RFID student check-in system in Drupal, replacing traditional sign-in sheets and automating attendance tracking. You’ll learn how this system captures student data, streamlines follow-up communication, and ensures data security, using Drupal’s flexible framework.
Learning objectives
1. Attendees will learn how to leverage Drupal’s flexible framework to creatively solve challenges like integrating RFID technology for student check-ins, moving beyond the limitations of traditional CMS solutions.
2. This session will demonstrate how to utilize Drupal’s robust security features to build secure, reliable web applications, even when working independently.
3. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical knowledge and confidence to implement similar solutions in their own projects, using the tools and techniques demonstrated.
Speakers
Jimmy Kriigel
As the Lead IT Support Professional at Georgia Institute of Technology's Office of International Education (OIE), Jimmy is at the forefront of technological innovation. He implements cutting-edge solutions to address complex challenges, from enhancing student experiences during the pandemic to identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats. With a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech, Jimmy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role.