Enhancing Academic Data Management and Lecturers' Work Performance: An Evaluation of The Course Planner Platform in IPUO

Abstract

This study was carried out to improve the effectiveness of existing
academic information system called Integrated Politeknik Ungku
Omar System (iPUO) at Ungku Omar Polytechnic. It aims to
evaluate the effectiveness of the Course Planner (CP) platform
addition in the iPUO system to address records management issues,
improve time efficiency, enhance quality of work and improve
lecturers' satisfaction. CP platform combines the course outline (CO)
and student attendance record modules to provide a user-friendly
interface for lecturers to update attendance records and reflection
notes after each class session during the semester. A quantitative
study was conducted using a purposive sampling method. Data was
collected through online questionnaire which is constructed by
adapting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The survey was
conducted among 113 lecturers who were the iPUO users as
participants. Data analysis was done using percentage calculations.
The research findings highlight the positive impact and effectiveness
of the CP platform in addressing records management issues,
improving time efficiency, enhancing quality of work and meeting
lecturers' needs at iPUO. The CP platform has proven its ability to
streamline administrative tasks, increase efficiency and enable
effective academic operations.