International Scientific Conference Computer Science
International Scientific Conference Computer Science’2008
SMIS: A Web-Based School Management Information System
Mihal Brumbulli, Blerina Topçiu, Arbora Dalaçi
Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Information Technologies, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Abstract: Web applications are popular due to the ubiquity of the browser as a client, sometimes called a thin client. The ability to update and maintain web applications without distributing and installing software on potentially thousands of client computers is a key reason for their popularity.This paper presents a complex management information system designed for Albanian high schools. The primary goal of this application is to offer a suitable interface to its users in order to simplify and reduce the time needed for information and procedure management relating to different school activities. This system is designed for three categories of users: director, teachers and secretary. We aim to present a mostly complete view of our application focusing especially on the design process. Keywords: SMIS, SMS, Web-Based Application. 1. INTRODUCTION Nowadays the database is the only professional structure for storing and elaborating complex information and huge amount of data. The database structure brings about several advantages, like: quick and real time access, high security, standards establishment, automated reports and statistics etc. It is the most popular format that businesses, banks, government, universities, schools and many other institutions all over the world are using for storing data and information concerning their activities. Many schools in the world have already installed their information management system and are efficiently using advantages of Information Technology. A School Management System is a large database system which can be used for managing your school 's day to day business. SMS is configurable and can be configured to meet most individual school 's needs.
SMIS: A Web-Based School Management Information System
Mihal Brumbulli, Blerina Topçiu, Arbora Dalaçi
Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Information Technologies, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania
Abstract: Web applications are popular due to the ubiquity of the browser as a client, sometimes called a thin client. The ability to update and maintain web applications without distributing and installing software on potentially thousands of client computers is a key reason for their popularity.This paper presents a complex management information system designed for Albanian high schools. The primary goal of this application is to offer a suitable interface to its users in order to simplify and reduce the time needed for information and procedure management relating to different school activities. This system is designed for three categories of users: director, teachers and secretary. We aim to present a mostly complete view of our application focusing especially on the design process. Keywords: SMIS, SMS, Web-Based Application. 1. INTRODUCTION Nowadays the database is the only professional structure for storing and elaborating complex information and huge amount of data. The database structure brings about several advantages, like: quick and real time access, high security, standards establishment, automated reports and statistics etc. It is the most popular format that businesses, banks, government, universities, schools and many other institutions all over the world are using for storing data and information concerning their activities. Many schools in the world have already installed their information management system and are efficiently using advantages of Information Technology. A School Management System is a large database system which can be used for managing your school 's day to day business. SMS is configurable and can be configured to meet most individual school 's needs.
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