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TSAT

Teacher-School Attendance Tracker

Africa's First USSD-Based Attendance System

20%
Current Teacher Absenteeism
95%
Our Target Attendance

Presented to: Ministry of Education, Ghana
By: Nascotech & Nasco Feeding Minds
Date: October 2025

Every Day Lost is a Future Compromised

22%
KG Teacher Absence Rate
21%
Primary Teacher Absence
18%
JHS Teacher Absence
40%
Northern BECE Pass Rate

The Hidden Cost of Absenteeism

When teachers miss 20% of school days, students lose 36 teaching days per year - that's over 7 weeks of lost learning opportunities.

This is not just a statistic. It's a crisis affecting 50,000+ students in Northern Ghana.

Introducing TSAT: Africa's First USSD-Based Teacher Attendance System

One Simple Dial. Complete Educational Transformation.

TSAT is the revolutionary attendance system that works on every phone in Ghana - no exceptions. Zero infrastructure investment required. Instant deployment capability.

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Universal Compatibility

Works on every mobile phone in Ghana - no app downloads, no internet required for teachers.

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Smart Verification

Proprietary phone authentication system prevents proxy attendance with location verification.

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Security Innovation

Advanced authentication with AES-256 encryption and real-time verification.

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TSAT Analytics Engine

Proprietary dashboard with real-time insights and comprehensive reporting for all stakeholders.

Technology in Action

TSAT's Revolutionary 4-Step Process

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Dial *999*TSAT# - TSAT's proprietary USSD code activates

2

Phone Authentication - TSAT verifies registered number instantly

3

Location Verification - TSAT confirms school proximity via cell tower

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Real-time Sync - TSAT dashboard updates across all devices instantly

TSAT Technical Advantages:

  • Sub-second response time via Cloudflare edge
  • Works with 2G networks and basic phones
  • No mobile data consumption for teachers
  • Automatic backup to prevent data loss
Dialing...
*999*TSAT#
Dialing USSD Code

TSAT Technical Innovation

The engineering excellence that makes TSAT the most advanced attendance system in Africa

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Phone Authentication

Proprietary number verification system links teacher identity to registered phone numbers, eliminating proxy attendance fraud.

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Cloudflare Edge Computing

TSAT leverages 275+ global data centers for sub-second response times and 99.99% uptime guarantee.

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Universal Telecom Integration

seamlessly integrates with MTN, Vodafone, and AirtelTigo USSD gateways with zero infrastructure changes.

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Real-time Data Processing

Processes attendance data in milliseconds, updating dashboards instantly across all devices and platforms.

TSAT's Technical Architecture

Hono.js Backend

Ultra-lightweight framework delivering 10x faster API responses than traditional systems

Cloudflare D1 Database

Serverless SQL database with automatic scaling and edge replication

React.js Dashboard

Modern, responsive interface optimized for mobile and desktop

TSAT Dashboard Command Center

TSAT's proprietary analytics platform provides real-time insights for all stakeholders

TSAT Dashboard Analytics

TSAT's live dashboard showing real-time attendance data across all connected schools

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Real-time Monitoring

Track teacher attendance as it happens with instant dashboard updates via TSAT system

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District Analytics

Compare attendance performance across regions with TSAT's comprehensive analytics engine

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Report Generation

Generate professional PDF/Excel reports instantly from TSAT data for GES and MoE

TSAT Advanced Analytics & Data Intelligence

Deep-dive analytics with multi-level data exploration from national to individual school performance

TSAT Advanced Analytics Dashboard

TSAT's advanced analytics showing regional attendance trends with multiple visualization options

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Multi-Level Data Drill-Down

Seamlessly navigate from national overview → regional analysis → district breakdown → individual school performance

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Advanced Time Filtering

Analyze trends across custom date ranges: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or custom periods for historical insights

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Multiple Visualizations

Choose from bar graphs, line charts, heat maps, and percentage views to identify patterns and anomalies instantly

TSAT Data Intelligence for Every Stakeholder

Ministry of Education

National policy insights and cross-regional performance analysis

GES Regional Offices

District comparisons and resource allocation optimization

District Directors

School-level performance tracking and intervention planning

Circuit Supervisors

Individual teacher attendance and daily operational insights

TSAT Communication Hub

Unified multi-channel communication platform for seamless interaction with teachers.

TSAT Communication Hub Interface

TSAT's integrated messaging system for coordinated communication across the education system

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Multi-Channel Messaging

Send messages via Email or SMS directly from TSAT - reach teachers instantly on their preferred communication channel

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Targeted Communication

Filter by region, district, school, or individual teachers for precise communication and efficient coordination

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Message Organization

Smart filters for starred conversations and searchable message history for easy reference

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Automated Notifications

Set up automatic attendance alerts and reminders to proactively address attendance issues before they escalate

Communication Use Cases

  • Daily attendance reminders to teachers
  • Absence follow-up and investigation
  • Policy updates and announcements
  • Emergency notifications
  • Performance commendations

Communication Benefits

  • Eliminate phone tree inefficiencies
  • Document all communications
  • Improve teacher engagement
  • Centralized message tracking

Why TSAT Succeeds Where Others Fail

TSAT eliminates every barrier that has prevented successful attendance tracking in rural schools

❌ Traditional Systems Fail Because:

Require smartphones: Most rural teachers use basic phones

Need internet access: Poor connectivity in rural areas

Require app installation: Complex setup and updates

Expensive infrastructure: Hardware, maintenance, training costs

✅ TSAT Succeeds Because:

Works on ANY phone: From basic Nokia to latest iPhone

Zero internet required: USSD works on 2G networks

No installation needed: Instant access via USSD code

Zero infrastructure cost: Uses existing telecom networks

TSAT's Competitive Advantages

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Instant Deployment

Ready in 24 hours

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Universal Access

100% phone compatibility

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Cost Effective

90% less than alternatives

TSAT Security & Data Protection

TSAT protects Ghana's educational data with enterprise-grade security standards

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TSAT End-to-End Encryption

TSAT uses AES-256 encryption to protect all teacher data and attendance records across the entire system.

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TSAT Compliance Framework

TSAT is fully compliant with Ghana's Data Protection Act, GDPR standards, and MoE data governance policies.

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TSAT Secure Backups

TSAT provides automated daily backups with 99.99% data recovery guarantee via Cloudflare infrastructure.

Certified Security Standards:

ISO 27001 SOC 2 Type II GDPR Ready

TSAT Implementation Roadmap

Month
1-2
TSAT System Setup & Telecom Integration
Month
3-4
TSAT Pilot Launch (100 schools)
Month
5-6
TSAT Training & System Optimization
Month
7+
TSAT Regional Rollout

100
Schools Using TSAT
1,500
Teachers on TSAT
50,000+
Students Benefiting from TSAT

TSAT's Transformative Impact

95%
Target Teacher Attendance
15%
Increase in BECE Pass Rates
36
Days of Learning Recovered
1,900%
ROI After Year One

Beyond Numbers: Real Change

  • Restored community trust in public education
  • Data-driven policy decisions for GES
  • Improved teacher professional development
  • Foundation for educational equity

TSAT Investment & Returns

TSAT Return on Investment: Transforming Education with Technology

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Improved Learning Outcomes

36 additional teaching days recovered per year

15-20% projected increase in BECE pass rates

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Cost & Efficiency Gains

80% reduction in manual supervision expenses

Eliminates travel costs while optimizing interventions

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Data-Driven Decisions

Real-time insights for policy makers

Comprehensive reporting and analytics

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Scalable Impact

Ready for expansion across all regions

Proven technology with guaranteed uptime

Partner with TSAT to Transform Education

Deploy TSAT: Ensure Every Child Receives Quality Education

Partner with Nascotech to implement TSAT across Ghana's education system and create measurable change

✓ TSAT Proven Technology

Built on Cloudflare's enterprise infrastructure

✓ TSAT Immediate Impact

See attendance improvements within weeks

✓ TSAT Scalable Solution

Ready for nationwide deployment

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