فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

The present study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the development of smart schools in Australia, Finland, Iran and USA. To achieve this goal, a comparative research method was employed. The selection of countries was based on the strategy of “different social systems with similar educational outcomes”. Data collection was collected through a systematic review of national and international studies published from 2000 to 2024. A document analysis checklist was used as a data collection instrument. Qualitative content analysis was utilized for data interpretation. The findings indicated that the integration of ICT into the educational systems of selected countries has led to increased school efficiency, improved teaching-learning processes, and enhanced student motivation. Furthermore, most of the studies reviewed in the selected countries focused on diagnosing challenges, as well as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of smart schools. The major finding revealed that all schools in the selected countries are equipped with educational technologies such as computers and internet access, although smart schooling in Iran remains a relatively new phenomenon. Also, smart schools in Iran face several challenges compared to their counterparts, including teacher resistance to innovation, inadequate technical and pedagogical support, and lack of essential infrastructure - such as local area networks and internet connectivity-, and t unavailability of reliable digital content. Based on the findings, it is recommended that Iran's educational policymakers provide targeted training for teachers, and students in ICT. It is also proposed that a specific budget be allocated by the Ministry of Education to support the smart schools.