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A Sustainable Approach to School Management: Introducing the Bold School Management System
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 186 - Number 5 |
| Year of Publication: 2024 |
| Authors: Kennedy Kumangkem Kubuga, Daniel Asiedu, Felix Kipo |
10.5120/ijca2024923387
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Kennedy Kumangkem Kubuga, Daniel Asiedu, Felix Kipo . A Sustainable Approach to School Management: Introducing the Bold School Management System. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 5 ( Jan 2024), 38-41. DOI=10.5120/ijca2024923387
Abstract
The dominant reliance on paper-based record-keeping systems in schools in Ghana is in contrast with the global inclination towards the use of electronic systems. The paper sheds light on the unintended environmental impact of the practice and proposes a sustainable alternative; the BoldSchool Management System. It utilises spreadsheets for academic data storage and MySQL database for other records, providing schools with a flexibility. The study demonstrates that the adoption of electronic system will address administrative inefficiencies and contribute to environmental sustainability. Primary data is taken from 18 schools, with a total learner population of 6792 learners.
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