Attendance Method	Person Recording Attendance	Class Size	Efficiency	Pros	Cons	Student Tech Required	Data Integrity
List View	Instructor	Small to Medium	Medium	Easy to use; full roster view	Manual entry; slow for large classes	None	High
One By One	Instructor	Small to Medium	Slow	Focused, detailed verification	Time-consuming for large classes	None	High
Check-In	Student	Medium to Large	High	Minimal time required by instructor	Students can check-in from anywhere	Internet access (e.g., phone or laptop)	Low
Check-In with Pin Number	Student	Medium to Large	High	Minimal time for instructor; simple for students; no app required	Easy to share PIN; less secure; students can check-in from anywhere	Internet access (e.g., phone or laptop)	Medium
Check-In with QR Code	Student	Medium to Large	Very High	Minimal time for instructor; dynamic codes; increased integrity	Requires mobile app	Mobile app	High
Check-In with Location	Student	Medium to Large	High	Confirms location	Requires mobile app; proximity only—student could be close to but not in the classroom	Mobile app	High
Card Reader	Student	Medium to Large	Very High	Very secure; fast	Requires card reader	Rutgers Student ID required	Very high
Student Activity	System	Any size; helpful for Canvas-based courses	Not applicable	No student action needed	Limited to Canvas activity on Canvas	Canvas usage	Very high