Application of the TOPSIS Technique in the Ranking of Smart Schools’ Barriers: A Case Study of the Secondary Schools in the Qarchak

Introduction: The smart schools are developed schools that convey the traditional concepts with the usage of the information and communication technology. The teaching methods in the smart schools are students- based. The strategy of smart schools is the provision of the thinking skills and the teaching-learning environment. The aim of this study is the ranking barriers of the smart schools with the usage of the TOPSIS technique in the secondary schools in the Qarchak. Methods: This is a descriptive and practical study. All the managers and assistants at the secondary schools in the Qarchak were included in the study (N= 178) and categorized according to the simple randomized sampling (N= 122). The data gathered by the questionnaire with the 7 components and 56 items. The Alpha Cronbach of the questionnaire was 0.93. Data were analyzed with the TOPSIS technique. Results: The most important items were the lack of both the appropriate organizational culture and structure. The least important item was the absence of the integrated management system in the small schools. Discussion: For the transforming the new concepts to the students, the efficacy of the traditional education methods is low. Applying appropriate new technology is necessary.