Vol. 8, Issue 3, Part C (2022)

Abstract
The purpose of this thesis research is to find out in depth and comprehensively how the application of information technology-based smart schools is applied in vocational high schools. The implementation of information technology-based schools or what is now echoed by the central government is "School Digitalization" in driving schools or centers of excellence, using qualitative methods to examine in depth the stages of implementation in the design, implementation and evaluation of the implementation of technology-based schools. this information.The thing that is of concern is of course digital education services by schools, both in the school administration process and the teaching and learning process between educators and students first during the COVID-19 pandemic. School innovation is very much needed in the development of digital education services. It is also the concern of researchers in implementing learning towards 21st century education, 4C; creative innovation, critical thinking, collaboration and communication as well as learning systems (TPACK) Technology Pedagogic Content Knowledge in learning strategies. Learning methods; (PjBL) project-based learning and (PBL) problem-based learning are also of concern to researchers because to look smart schools, of course, look at the results where graduate students must have intelligence above average in their respective expertise programs, of course in learning, there needs to be a new paradigm in learning, namely student-centered learning. From the results of this study, there are also findings that are inhibiting factors so that the implementation of planning and implementation as well as evaluation of this information technology-based school program. In this case, briefly, namely; budget, information technology team work programs, teacher competency development training, teacher digital supervision and of course the perspectives and ways of thinking of managerial staff and management leaders in implementing information technology in education units. Mastery of information technology is not only for students but also educators and education staff must master even in the transfer of knowledge, it is needed. Information technology is a development and innovation, so a vocational school whose vision is to follow the development of the surrounding community by responding to future job challenges. then of course SMK must have a gradual program that has been well-systematic in terms of developing this digital-based education service.