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This Independent Community Service Program (KKN Mandiri) was conducted to foster the habit of saving and to enhance students’ understanding of the fundamental principles of Islamic finance in Gunung Melayu Plantation Village, Rahuning District, Asahan Regency, North Sumatra Province. The program was designed as an educational-based community engagement activity involving students, teachers, and local residents. The implementation methods included educational approaches such as socialization, counseling, interactive discussions, saving practice sessions, and community service activities as collaborative learning media. The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ awareness of the importance of saving from an early age, their ability to manage pocket money effectively, and their understanding of Islamic financial values such as the prohibition of riba (usury), fairness in transactions, and the importance of seeking blessings in wealth. Furthermore, this program strengthened community and school participation in supporting sustainable Islamic financial literacy initiatives. Overall, the KKN activity had a positive impact on shaping students’ financial intelligence, discipline, and Islamic moral character.

This study was motivated by the low interest and understanding of students regarding the human respiratory system due to conventional teaching methods that lack interactive media. The aim of this research is to develop and assess the validity level of a Pop-Up Book learning medium for the fifth-grade respiratory system material at SDN 001 Sawah Baru. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the ADDIE model, limited to the Development stage. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and validations by material, language, and media experts. The validation results showed that the Pop-Up Book achieved a very high level of validity, with an average score of 85.38% from material experts, 92.2% from language experts, and 93.33% from media experts. These findings indicate that the Pop-Up Book is a feasible, attractive, and interactive learning tool that effectively enhances students’ understanding of the human respiratory system. In conclusion, the developed Pop-Up Book is highly valid and potentially applicable for science learning in elementary schools.

In supporting the learning process, teachers often use videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for learning media nowadays. One that can be used for learning media is Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality in the world of education has not been implemented and applied as a supporting medium for interactive education in schools, because no educational institution has implemented it as a mandatory media that functions as a learning tool. Muhammadiyah 12 GKB Gresik Middle School has a Digital Technology Class Program that strives to provide a forum for teachers and students to always actively use technology in learning in class and outside the classroom. With the material Reply for unbelievers, it is hoped that it can be visualized through Augmented Reality. Based on the background above, the author tries to explain the main statement (1) how to design an effective, efficient, and interesting Augmented Reality learning model for 8th grade students of the Quranic material, Surah Al Fajr, reply for unbelievers. (2) what are the advantages and disadvantages of the Augmented Reality learning media design. This study aims to describe the design of the Augmented Reality learning model so that it is effective, efficient, and interesting. As well as describing the advantages and disadvantages of Augmented Reality learning media design so that it can be effective, efficient and interesting for students. The research method used by researchers uses the Research and Development method by adopting the ADDIE development model in the first two steps: Analysis and Design. The results of the needs analysis on the use of Augmented Reality (AR) media in learning replies for non-believers, this is effective, efficient and interesting if used in the learning process for students, and is needed, especially in learning replies for non-believers.

This study aims to analyze the strategy of using Spinning wheel media in introducing hijaiyah letters to early childhood at TK Negeri Harmonis. The research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The subjects of this study were group B teachers and students, with data collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation to ensure data validity. The findings indicate that the Spinning wheel media effectively increases children’s enthusiasm, motivation, and concentration in recognizing hijaiyah letters. The learning process becomes more interactive since children are directly involved in the game, which is presented in an enjoyable way. Furthermore, this media helps teachers deliver materials in a more varied and engaging manner, avoiding monotonous approaches and better aligning with the developmental characteristics of early childhood. Thus, the Spinning wheel has proven to be an effective innovative learning strategy that enables children to recognize, memorize, and understand hijaiyah letters more quickly. This study emphasizes the importance of utilizing creative media to enhance the quality of early childhood education, particularly in the aspect of religious literacy.

Early childhood education (ECE) demands imaginative and inventive approaches to guarantee that children are actively involved and undergo significant learning in line with their developmental phases. The swift advancement of technology has made interactive video a valuable tool for enhancing ECE learning, especially when integrated with local cultural material. This research examines the use of the interactive video Wajanus (Warung Jajanan Nusantara) in Class B of Mutiara Hati Kindergarten Ponorogo, aimed at familiarizing children with Indonesian traditional snacks while also enhancing their cognitive, social, linguistic, and cultural values. A qualitative descriptive method was utilized, involving participatory observation, semi-structured interviews with parents and teachers, along with documentation via photos, videos, and field notes. Data analysis adhered to the model proposed by Miles and Huberman, encompassing data reduction, data presentation, and thematic conclusion formulation. The results indicate that utilizing Wajanus improved children's involvement in cognitive, emotional, and motor skills while promoting greater learning motivation. Children recognized numbers, shapes, and new vocabulary more efficiently, and they exhibited a positive attitude toward the local cultural heritage presented in the video. However, challenges were noted, including differing degrees of child involvement, the demand for extensive teacher assistance, and inadequate educational resources. In summary, interactive videos grounded in local culture like Wajanus are successful in enhancing early childhood education quality while also reinforcing children’s character education and cultural identity, and they possess significant potential for duplication in other ECE institutions throughout Indonesia

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of Pop-Up Books with the theme “The Life Cycle of Butterflies” in improving the understanding of fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI). This media is designed as an attractive and interactive learning tool that is relevant to everyday life, helping students understand the concept of the life cycle of living things, especially butterflies. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research subjects included fourth-grade MI students. The data were analyzed in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the use of Pop-Up Books successfully attracted students' interest and attention, increased their motivation to learn, and facilitated their understanding of the stages of the butterfly life cycle. Teachers also provided positive feedback on this media because it supported an active, creative, and enjoyable learning process. Thus, it can be concluded that the Pop-Up Book media with the theme “Butterfly Life Cycle” is effective in science learning to improve the conceptual understanding of fourth-grade Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students.

In German language courses at universities, students must learn four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. To master these four skills, students must have a good command of vocabulary, as this is the foundation needed to master the German language. This software does not require programming code, so users can easily add graphics and sounds to the game. Without vocabulary, skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening cannot be performed. This study aims to create a Construct 2 application that can be used by college students to increase their A1 level German vocabulary. The data for this study is A1 level German vocabulary with the theme “Guten Appetit,” and another source of data is the book “Netzwerk neu A1 Kursbuch” published by Ernst Klett Sprachen GmbH in 2019. This research will be conducted in the foreign language laboratory at UNIMED. The application will be tested by subject matter experts and learning media experts. This research will be published in a nationally indexed journal.

Technological advances provide educators with the freedom to create quality learning that meets the needs and learning environment of students. A crucial aspect for teachers to consider in realizing effective learning is the use of interactive learning media tailored to the characteristics and needs of students. The use of digital technology to develop interactive learning media is a necessity in today's learning process. Training and mentoring for teachers in Malaka to develop interactive and innovative digital media is based on the need to improve their competency and skills in utilizing technology to develop learning media. This activity aims to improve teachers' competency and skills in utilizing technology to design engaging and interactive digital-based learning using Book Creator and QuizWhizzer. Monotonous learning activities, often based on lectures and group discussions, with the use of conventional learning media, tend to make students passive and easily bored, resulting in a lack of student interest in learning and a decline in the quality and outcomes of learning. Furthermore, technological developments demand increased competency, including in preparing engaging learning media. Therefore, through this training activity, teachers are provided with guidance and training in developing interactive learning media so that the resulting products can be directly used in the learning process. The developed media is designed to be interactive and engaging, thereby increasing student motivation. Furthermore, this activity also encourages teachers to be more creative and innovative in creating learning media that can attract student interest. The training activities ran smoothly and effectively, as evidenced by the high enthusiasm of teachers and the increase in knowledge and skills related to the training material. The mentoring results also showed an improvement in the quality of learning through active student interaction in learning with the help of digital learning media, which resulted in improved interest and learning outcomes.

This study aims to examine the process and improvement of reading comprehension skills among slow learner students in Grade VII at SMP Negeri 2 Karangan through the use of interactive animation video media based on the Project Based Learning (PjBL) model. Employing the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method following the Kemmis and McTaggart model, the study was conducted in two cycles with six slow learner students as research subjects. The observation results indicated an improvement from 89.58% in Cycle I to 100% in Cycle II. The average reading comprehension score increased from 65 to 83, with the percentage of students achieving the minimum mastery criteria rising from 67.85% to 89.28% with a difference of 18 points increase. These findings demonstrate that interactive animation video media based on PjBL effectively enhances both student engagement and learning outcomes, particularly in understanding English texts. This success was supported by the active role of the teacher in adapting the PjBL syntax to meet the specific needs of the slow learner students.

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic Religious Education (IRE) in shaping students’ character in the digital era, particularly through the use of non-digital learning media. The rapid development of technology has brought both positive and negative impacts on students. On one hand, technology facilitates access to information and enables more interactive learning processes. On the other hand, exposure to negative content and digital distractions can weaken students’ concentration and moral control. This research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach and a correlational design. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire from five respondents selected through purposive sampling. The findings reveal that teaching IRE using non-digital media significantly improves students’ concentration, discipline, and awareness of worship. Furthermore, IRE positively contributes to fostering wise internet usage and proper digital communication ethics. These results indicate that combining traditional approaches with the integration of religious values is highly effective in addressing the challenges of the digital era and promoting the development of students’ character rooted in Islamic values.

This study aims to describe the early literacy skills of elementary school students through the use of letter-arranging teaching media based on three main indicators: letter suitability, accuracy in arranging letters into words, and accuracy in combining syllables into words. Early literacy is a crucial foundation for mastering reading and writing skills that influence students’ academic development. However, many lower-grade students still face difficulties in recognizing letters and forming words correctly. To address this, learning media that are concrete, interactive, and suitable for children’s developmental stages are needed. The letter-arranging teaching medium was chosen because it trains basic reading skills through enjoyable play-based activities. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method involving 22 second-grade students. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of 10 statements, then analyzed using the mean score and response distribution. The results showed an overall mean of 3.39, categorized as very good. The highest indicator was letter suitability and accuracy in forming simple words (mean 3.6), while the lowest was accuracy in combining syllables into complex words (mean 3.1). These findings indicate that the letter-arranging medium effectively strengthens early literacy, particularly in letter recognition and simple word composition, while also improving motivation, confidence, and cooperation.

This community service program aimed to enhance students’ pharmaceutical literacy through the introduction of drug classification logos at SMP Muhammadiyah 04 Pangkatrejo. The background of this activity was the low level of drug-use literacy among adolescents, often leading to irrational self-medication. The activity employed a quantitative descriptive design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. Educational interventions included interactive counseling, PowerPoint presentations, visual media using logo sticks, and pretest–posttest evaluation. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge (p = 0.000), with mean scores increasing from 58% to 81% after the intervention. The highest gain was observed in the recognition of logo colors and drug classifications. Satisfaction analysis revealed that 96% of participants expressed satisfaction with the learning process, especially regarding material clarity and the presenters’ readiness to answer questions. The study concludes that participatory educational methods and visual media effectively improve rational drug-use awareness among junior high school students. Future programs are recommended to expand similar activities to other schools and integrate digital media for sustained impact on public health literacy.

English literacy at early childhood is a crucial foundation for language development, cognitive growth, and academic readiness. TK Desa Bagi 01, despite its high academic achievements, faces several challenges in teaching English, including a busy daily schedule, limited learning time, and restricted access to interactive learning media. This community service program was designed to address these challenges by introducing English literacy to young learners in a creative and engaging manner while simultaneously enhancing teachers’ skills in employing interactive and contextually relevant teaching media. The program employed several methods: observation of current teaching practices, planning and development of creative learning media such as flashcards, posters, storybooks, and puppets, implementation of learning activities through play-based approaches, and evaluation of student and teacher outcomes. The results indicate a significant increase in student enthusiasm, active participation, and comprehension of basic English vocabulary. Teachers also demonstrated improved creativity and confidence in using various teaching media to support literacy learning. This program shows that English literacy can be effectively fostered in early childhood using simple, locally relevant, and sustainable media. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of teacher development in enhancing the quality of English learning in rural school contexts. Overall, the initiative provides a practical model for integrating interactive English literacy education in early childhood settings with long-term potential for rural education improvement.

The Selected Topics in Secondary School Mathematics course is a strategic subject in the mathematics education program, as it plays a crucial role in connecting mathematical theory with its application in secondary school teaching. However, various studies indicate that students often face difficulties in understanding this subject, particularly in mastering fundamental concepts, maintaining learning motivation, and applying concepts in instructional contexts. This study aims to identify effective learning strategies to overcome these challenges through a literature review approach. Data were collected from national and international journals published within the last five years, focusing on learning strategies and students’ learning difficulties. The findings reveal that the implementation of Project-Based Learning can enhance conceptual understanding and higher-order thinking skills, metacognitive-based strategies promote independent learning, the integration of character values strengthens motivation and academic ethics, and the use of interactive digital media facilitates the visualization of abstract concepts. This review concludes that the development of holistic, adaptive, and contextual learning strategies serves as an effective solution to address students’ difficulties in the Selected Topics in Secondary School Mathematics course while preparing them to become competent and character-driven future educators.

The formation of manners from an early age is crucial in building children's character with noble morals. Children at the Al-Quran Educational Park (TPA) often face challenges in understanding and applying adab values ​​in everyday life. This service activity aims to implement the Five Basic ABC Media as an intervention effort to increase understanding and application of etiquette among TPA children. This media is based on five main principles: Accept, Belief, Confidentiality, Empathy and Respect. The method used in this service is an interactive learning method involving 12 TPA children as subjects. Intervention is carried out through various educational activities, such as interactive games, manners simulations, discussions that focus on building positive character. The results of this service activity show that the application of the Five Basic ABC Media can provide practical understanding and ethical behavior to children, which is demonstrated through FGD activities. The conclusion from this service activity is that the Five Basic ABC Media is a fairly effective method in guiding TPA children to understand and apply etiquette in everyday life. It is hoped that this media can be a guide for TPA educators in developing character education based on Islamic values ​​in a comprehensive and enjoyable manner

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using Instagram Live and the Q&A Strategy in improving students’ english speaking skills at Senior High School 47 Jakarta. The research employed a quasi-experimental design using a pretest–posttest control group design. The participants were 72 tenth-grade students divided into two groups: an experimental class that received treatment through Instagram Live sessions and a control class taught through the conventional Discussion and Q&A technique. The research instrument was an oral speaking test, measuring five indicators fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension administered both before and after treatment. The data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test, ANOVA, normality, and homogeneity tests. Results showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups. The post-test mean score of the experimental class (79.11) was higher than the control class (70.72). The t-test indicated a significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) < 0.001 with t = 4.960 and a mean difference of 8.40 points. Thus, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected, proving that Instagram Live significantly improved students’ speaking skills. The findings conclude that Instagram Live effectively enhances students’ fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary mastery, and self-confidence. Moreover, this study highlights the potential of social media–based learning as an engaging and interactive strategy that fosters motivation, participation, and 21st-century communication competence.

This study aims to develop an interactive learning medium on the Gimkit platform with the topic of modal verbs at the A1 level. The research method applies a qualitative approach using the model of Richey & Klein (2017), which consists of three stages: (1) planning, (2) development, and (3) evaluation. The data source of this study is the book Grammatik aktiv A1–B1 by Friederike Jin and Ute Voß (2014), Chapter 5, pages 16–18, focusing on the topics: (1) conjugation of modal verbs in the present tense, (2) conjugation of modal verbs in the past tense, and (3) comparison of modal verbs in the present and past tenses. The learning medium was validated by a material expert with a score of 95 and by a media expert with a score of 90; both results fall into the category “very good.” Based on these results, the Gimkit learning medium on the topic of modal verbs is considered suitable and effective for teaching German at the A1 level in senior high schools, both for independent learning and for classroom instruction.

This research is motivated by the low poetry writing skills of third-grade students at MIS Tarbiyah Islamiyah Jelutung. This condition is evident from student learning outcomes that are still below the minimum completion standard and a lack of interest in expressing ideas and feelings through writing. The purpose of this study is to improve poetry writing skills by utilizing animated video media through the Powtoon website as an interesting and interactive learning tool. This study uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method which is carried out in two cycles, including the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The results show an increase in the average value of poetry writing skills from 61 in the pre-cycle (poor category), to 83 in the first cycle (good category), and increasing again to 90.3 in the second cycle (very good category). Thus, the use of Powtoon animated video media is proven to be effective in improving students' poetry writing skills.

Teachers’ religious understanding plays a vital role in shaping early childhood religious attitudes through systematic, consistent, and contextual guidance. This study aims to analyze the implementation of teachers’ religious understanding in fostering children’s religious attitudes at Yayasan Taman Pendidikan TPQ/RA Wahyu Medan. The research applied a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, using in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to explore teachers’ experiences in religious nurturing practices. The findings revealed that teachers have successfully integrated religious values into learning activities, such as collective prayers, memorization of short Qur’anic surahs, greeting habits, and prayer exercises. However, challenges remain, including limited use of interactive learning media and low parental involvement in supporting religious habituation at home. These findings imply that teachers’ religious understanding should be enhanced through continuous training and strengthened collaboration with parents to optimize the fostering of children’s religious attitudes. This study contributes to the development of early childhood education, particularly in strengthening character education based on religious values.

This research examines the effectiveness of using a repertoire class as a learning strategy in the Media Music course of the Film and Television Production Study Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. The course, offered in the fourth semester, focuses on film music creation, mood development, and instrumental understanding. The study applies the Classroom Action Research method with the primary goal of improving students’ comprehension of film scoring components. Pre-cycle findings showed that students’ understanding was relatively low under previous teaching approaches. To address this, the repertoire class method was introduced. This strategy emphasises active learning through sound samples from various instruments, allowing students to directly experience and analyse how musical elements shape the mood of a film. The interactive design of this method provides not only theoretical insights but also practical, auditory experiences that deepen learning. The research was carried out in three CAR cycles, each evaluating student progress and adjusting strategies as needed. Results demonstrate a notable improvement in learning outcomes. The percentage of students achieving Excellent and Very Good categories increased significantly, while the number in the Poor category decreased. These findings confirm that repertoire classes, especially those incorporating instrumental sound samples, are highly effective in enhancing students’ understanding of the emotional dimension of film music. In conclusion, this approach enriches the learning experience and equips students with both technical knowledge and emotional sensitivity in film scoring. By integrating practice-based methods, the repertoire class proves to be a valuable strategy in media music education.