Development of a WhatsApp-based Website Portal as a Communication Medium between Schools and Student’s Parents

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10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_138How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Online Announcements; Online Permits; WhatsApp Gateway

Abstract

Parental involvement is one of the important factors in supporting students’ learning. Good communication between schools and parents can support learning and identify students’ needs. One of the most common forms of communication between schools and parents is through the distribution of announcements/invitations to parent-teacher meetings and the provision of student permission slips. However, at SDN Wirogunan 01, this is still done using paper flyers that have to be distributed in person or through a class WhatsApp group. This method is considered ineffective, even though it is done through a WhatsApp group, because there is a risk that the group may not be opened or messages may be buried. Therefore, there is a need for a system that can minimize these risks. This study aims to develop a system using Python3 Flask programming language, MySQL as the database, and a WhatsApp gateway as the connection between the website portal and the WhatsApp application. The system design will use Rapid Application Development (RAD) because of the dynamic website portal development and relatively fast process. The objectives include enhancing the distribution of announcements and student permission slips through WhatsApp and integrating them directly into the information system. To assess the system’s feasibility and usability, system usability testing will be conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS). The expected outcome of this system is to improve communication between schools and parents by enabling efficient distribution of announcements and permission slips. By leveraging technology and streamlining the process, important information can be effectively delivered and seamlessly integrated into the school’s information system. This system has the potential to enhance parent-school communication and contribute to better support for students’ learning.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Cynthia Sants Jaya
AU  - Yusfia Hafid Aristyagama
AU  - Nurcahya Pradana Taufik Prakisya
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/06
TI  - Development of a WhatsApp-based Website Portal as a Communication Medium between Schools and Student’s Parents
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th Vocational Education International Conference (VEIC-5 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 995
EP  - 1001
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_138
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_138
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