Al-Marsad: Teachers Document App Disruption at School
New School Attendance system Faces Initial Technical Difficulties
A newly implemented attendance tracking system for all public education schools in the Kingdom experienced widespread technical issues on its initial rollout.Teachers across multiple schools reportedly encountered difficulties accessing and utilizing the program, designed to digitally record arrival and departure times.
System-Wide Access Problems Reported
Video footage circulating among educators shows teachers attempting to log into the “presence” program throughout school buildings, with many unable to gain access. Frustration was evident as teachers were observed questioning each other about their experiences,asking,”Did it work for you?” indicating a lack of consistent functionality.
The rollout of this system marks a notable shift towards digitized attendance management within the KingdomS public education sector. The aim is to provide a more accurate and efficient method for tracking both teacher and student presence, replacing possibly less reliable manual systems.
While the specific cause of the access issues remains unclear, the widespread nature of the problem suggests a potential system-wide glitch or server capacity issue. Further updates will be provided as more facts becomes available.
