Smart Classroom Scheduling and Resource Optimization for Educational Institutions: Integrating AI and Multi-Objective Decision Support

Abstract

The demand for high-quality education delivery in increasingly dynamic and competitive educational markets has intensified the need for intelligent and adaptive scheduling systems. Manual classroom scheduling methods, which rely on human decision-making, often fail to optimize critical resources such as classrooms, teachers, and student time, leading to inefficiencies and economic losses. This paper proposes a comprehensive Smart Classroom Scheduling and Optimization System (LMSOPT) that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced time-series forecasting, constraint-based multi-objective optimization, and real-time data integration. The proposed system employs Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural networks for highly accurate demand forecasting, alongside heuristic and metaheuristic optimization algorithms such as Constraint Programming (CP), Genetic Algorithms (GA), and Tabu Search. The system aims to dynamically balance multiple conflicting objectives: maximizing classroom occupancy rates, minimizing student waiting times, and aligning teacher availability with student preferences. The expected contributions are multifold: significant operational cost savings, measurable improvements in resource utilization, increased student satisfaction, and the creation of an extensible research framework for AI applications in education management. The study aligns with national strategies for digital transformation and supports the vision of data-driven decision-making in educational administration. Empirical results and comparative analyses are presented to validate the system’s effectiveness and demonstrate its replicability for institutions of various scales.