Utilization of Digital Technology in Teaching Islamic Religious Education and Ethics

Abstract

The use of digital technology in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Ethics in the era of digitalization is discussed in this article. With the development of information technology, through digital media such as e-learning, mobile applications, learning videos and collaborative platforms, the learning process of Islamic Religious Education and Ethics can now be made more interactive, flexible and effective. This research uses the descriptive qualitative method to analyze how digital technology is integrated in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education and Ethics in secondary schools. Data were collected through interviews with Islamic Religious Education and Ethics teachers and observations of the use of digital media in the classroom. The findings show that digital technology plays a significant role in increasing students' motivation, understanding and participation in the learning process. The use of digital learning applications not only facilitates access to materials, but also allows for more creative and collaborative learning methods. Nevertheless, the success of the use of digital technologies remains dependent on the availability of infrastructure, the skills of teaching staff and the involvement of pupils. This article concludes that digital technology has great potential to improve the quality of Islamic religious education and ethics teaching if well integrated, and suggests more intensive training for teachers to optimize its use