Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Proceedings, The 2nd International Conference on Science and Islamic Studies (ICOSIS-2024)

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INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' RELIGIOUS LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Juniarti Iryani, Nurwahid Syam

Last modified: 2025-06-21

Abstract


The rapid development of digital technology has brought both new opportunities and challenges to the field of education, including Islamic religious education. Strengthening religious literacy has become increasingly important amid the surge of digital information that can influence students' understanding of religious values.This study aims to explore how digital technology can be integrated into Islamic religious education to enhance students' religious literacy. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with data collected through interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation at a junior high school in the Gowa Regency area. The study's findings indicate that integrating digital technology—such as interactive learning applications and Learning Management System (LMS) platforms—significantly enhances students' understanding of religious concepts. Notably, 85% of students reported that the use of digital media in Islamic religious learning has been beneficial. However, the study also highlights several challenges, including limited digital literacy among teachers and inadequate technological infrastructure in some schools. Addressing these challenges is crucial to maximizing the potential of digital integration in religious education. This research makes a valuable contribution to the development of relevant and effective religious learning methods in the digital era.

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