Digital Transformation through Student Management Information System

The utilisation of information technology in SIMKES has many positive impacts. Administrative work becomes faster, allowing teachers to focus on learning. Parents also have easy access to their children's information through a transparent system. The tangible result of SIMKES is the storage and processing of student data that is neater, valid, and easy to analyse. In addition, SIMKES supports school accreditation needs as it is able to provide complete reports. Integration with the digital attendance system, online library, payment management, and student-parent communication portal make SIMKES a strategic tool to improve the quality of education while building a positive image of the school.

SIMKES Development Model

The development of SIMKES is done in stages. The initial stage is usually the digitisation of PPDB, where the entire registration, verification and selection process is done online with a web-based system. The next stage is the development of an integrated post-PPDB system that covers academics, finance, student affairs, library and alumni. At this stage, SIMKES is equipped with additional features such as fingerprint attendance, barcode, and SMS gateway that allows parents to monitor their children's progress in real time. To maintain the sustainability of the system, a clear division of roles is needed between the person in charge, the coordinator, and the administrator. With this model, SIMKES is not just an administrative tool, but the main instrument for improving the quality of education services and preparing schools for globalisation.

Digital transformation in education cannot be delayed. Student Management Information System (SIMKES) is the answer to schools' needs in managing accurate, fast, and integrated data. With consistent implementation, SIMKES will improve efficiency, transparency and quality of education services, while preparing schools to face the challenges of the times.

 

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*) This article is excerpted from the Teaching Module of the Education Management Information System Part-5 Postgraduate Course at UIN SGD Bandung, MPI Class 3-D, Lecturer Prof. Rusdiana. https://digilib.uinsgd.ac.id/45430/