In the new era， the development of the Internet and information technology has entered the “fast lane”， and the form and mode of higher education are also undergoing dramatic changes. The combination of education and intelligent information technology has become a new form and new normal of education and teaching， rapidly promoting the transformation of higher education from traditional teaching models to smart education models based on big data and cloud computing. Smart education focuses on cultivating students' innovative thinking， problem-solving skills， and lifelong learning abilities， which is the development goal of digital transformation in education. It has become a topic of global concern and research. The article adheres to the student-centered educational philosophy， focusing on the “four main groups” （students，teachers， managers， quality monitors） in educational teaching and management guarantee activities， and explores the construction path of smart education models in higher education institutions.