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An Electronic Parent-Teacher Association

An Electronic Parent-Teacher Association
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Author(s): H. M. Harmain (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)and M. A. Radaideh (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)
Copyright: 2003
Pages: 3
Source title: Information Technology & Organizations: Trends, Issues, Challenges & Solutions
Source Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Information Resources Management Association, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-066-0.ch139
ISBN13: 9781616921248
EISBN13: 9781466665330

Abstract

Access to the Internet is spreading very fast global wide. Through the internet, information is no longer constrained by distance, time, or volume. The internet has become an essential media in many aspects of our life. It is being increasingly used in education, research, news, entertainment, business, sport, communications, etc. This paper describes the design and implementation of a web-based Electronic Parent-Teacher Association System. This system facilitates electronic communication channel between teachers and parents. The two can communicate students’ issues, progress, assignments, grades, etc. This system is a part of an Electronic School Administration System.

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