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The accelerating digital transformation of education in the Industry 4.0 era demands integrated and intelligent solutions to improve administrative efficiency, transparency, and stakeholder engagement. While SMP Negeri 6 Pekalongan has adopted the Education Service Information System (SILAKAN), its reliance on manual attendance recording continues to generate inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and administrative redundancies. This study proposes the integration of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart card attendance system into SILAKAN as a model of applied smart education. The prototype employs ESP32 as the central microcontroller, MFRC522 RFID reader, LCD I2C 16×2 for user feedback, and RFID smart cards for student identification, with real-time data synchronization through API-based communication. A research and development approach with iterative prototyping is applied, encompassing system design, implementation, and pilot testing within the school environment. Evaluation focuses on technical performance (accuracy, latency, synchronization reliability) as well as user acceptance by teachers and administrators. The findings are expected to demonstrate that IoT integration not only streamlines attendance processes and minimizes human error, but also strengthens parental involvement through real-time access to student presence data. Beyond technical contribution, this research provides a scalable framework for IoT–information system integration in schools, advancing Indonesia’s agenda for digital education transformation.
