Contextual Smart School Architecture Integrating SERI and TIER for Digital Transformation

Authors

  • Agustinus Sembiring Universitas Pradita
  • Handri Santoso

DOI:

10.33395/sinkron.v10i2.15910

Keywords:

Archimate, Digital Transformation, SERI Assessment, Smart School Architecture, TIER Framework

Abstract

The digital transformation of elementary education has become an inevitable demand in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Nevertheless, schools in non-metropolitan regions continue to face persistent challenges, including limited infrastructure, low technology penetration, and insufficient policy support. This study aims to design a contextual smart school architecture by integrating the Smart Education Readiness Index (SERI) and the Transformation Impact and Essential Readiness (TIER) framework. A descriptive–qualitative approach, supported by quantitative survey data from 40 educators and education personnel, was employed to assess institutional readiness and formulate strategic priorities. The SERI assessment revealed an average digital readiness score of 3.12 (scale 0–4), with four dominant dimensions: Teaching and Learning Process (3.45), Assessment (3.28), Innovative Analysis (3.21), and IR 4.0 Policy (3.30). These dimensions were further validated through a Prioritisation Matrix weighted at 60% for cost factors, 20% for key performance indicators, and 20% for contextual proximity. The findings emphasize that effective digital transformation must leverage local strengths, be aligned with global frameworks, and be implemented through structured strategies. The key contribution of this research lies in the proposal of a modular, integrated, and sustainable smart school architecture model that can be replicated nationally to bridge global standards with local realities. This study provides both theoretical insights and practical implications for policymakers and educational leaders seeking to advance equitable digital transformation in non-metropolitan schools.

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Sembiring, A., & Santoso, H. (2026). Contextual Smart School Architecture Integrating SERI and TIER for Digital Transformation. Sinkron : Jurnal Dan Penelitian Teknik Informatika, 10(2), 2038-1047. https://doi.org/10.33395/sinkron.v10i2.15910

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