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Modern education has undergone significant transformation with the integration of technology into learning. Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing motivation, creativity, and learning effectiveness through interactive media, digital applications, and online platforms. This review employs a literature study method to analyze the impact of technology on learning processes. The analysis reveals that technology facilitates access to information, increases student engagement, and enriches teaching strategies. However, challenges such as technological access gaps in remote areas, limited teacher competencies, and potential negative impacts like internet addiction and reduced communication skills persist. Hence, strategic approaches, including teacher training and infrastructure development, are needed. This study highlights the importance of wise implementation of technology to support inclusive and sustainable education.

The ability to recognize numerical symbols is a crucial aspect of cognitive development that should be stimulated from an early age. This study aims to describe the process of using the stick box learning media by a teacher in introducing numbers to children aged 5–6 years and to explore its impact on children's understanding of numbers. This research employed a qualitative approach with a narrative design, focusing on the personal experiences of a teacher as the main participant. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Observations were conducted four times to examine the learning process and children's responses to the media, while interviews were conducted twice to explore the teacher's insights regarding children's numerical understanding before and after using the stick box. Supporting documents such as lesson plans and activity photos were also collected. Data analysis involved reduction, presentation, and verification stages to generate a systematic narrative of the learning process. The results indicate that the creative use of the stick box media significantly improved children's ability to recognize numbers in an enjoyable and interactive way. The children showed increased learning motivation and were able to identify numbers more easily without notable difficulties. In conclusion, the stick box media serves as an effective alternative tool in supporting early childhood cognitive development, particularly in introducing numbers.

Student learning independence can be stimulated by providing problems at the beginning of learning that must be solved. One example of a problem for teaching materials is the problem of students' polluted environment. Modules are one type of teaching material that can be designed systematically and used by students in the independent learning process. By applying a problem-based learning model to the environmental pollution learning module, it can be used as teaching material that trains students' learning independence by finding problems for the learning process and achieving learning objectives. This study aims to develop and determine the feasibility of a problem-based learning module on environmental pollution material for junior high school students in grade VII. The model used in developing the module is a model that has the steps of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE). The module material is developed by first analyzing the needs of teaching materials, then continuing with analyzing the curriculum used and collecting materials from various sources. The module is then validated by a material expert who obtained a score of 90% and validation by a media expert who obtained a score of 92.5%. This module has also been tested on grade VII science teachers with a score of 96% and tested on students and obtained a score of 83%. Based on the validation and trial results, this module is included in the category of very suitable for use in learning.

This article discusses the implementation and innovation of an interactive digital comic titled “Si Panca dan Kekuatan Norma,” designed as a character education tool that integrates Islamic and Muhammadiyah values (AIK) for elementary school students. The research uses a descriptive-qualitative approach involving 25 fifth-grade students from SDN Padurenan II. The digital comic, developed through Canva and supported by reflective quizzes via Quizizz, presents moral dilemmas faced by a student named Panca in daily life situations. The content emphasizes values such as honesty, discipline, responsibility, and social care. The media was implemented over four learning sessions and evaluated through observation, teacher interviews, student questionnaires, and quiz results. Initial findings show that the comic successfully improved student participation, moral awareness, interpersonal interaction, and understanding of AIK values. The media also fostered a joyful, contextual, and interactive learning environment. This study highlights the potential of digital storytelling to support Islamic character development and recommends its broader application in Islamic-based education.

The aim of this study is to develop learning media on the Educaplay platform on the topic „Freunde, Kollegen und Ich“. This study uses a qualitative approach and the development model based on the theory of Richey and Klein. This theory includes three phases: (1) planning, (2) creation, and (3) evaluation. The book Netzwerk neu A1 by Stefanie Dengler et al. (2021) was used as the data source in this study. The data consist of words, sentences, and grammatical rules at the A1 level taken from Chapter 2 „Freunde, Kollegen und Ich“, which appears on pages 18–27. The grammar topics covered in this chapter include: (i) irregular verbs and personal pronouns, (ii) yes/no questions, (iii) definite articles: der, die, das, (iv) nouns: singular and plural, and (v) the verbs haben and sein. The result of this study is a set of learning media on the Educaplay platform in the form of grammar exercises at the A1 level. The materials were validated by content experts based on five assessment criteria and scored 90 points, which corresponds to a very good rating. The Educaplay learning media was also validated by media experts and received a score of 90 points, also indicating a very good rating. Based on the findings of this study, the exercises developed on Educaplay can be used by lecturers and students as innovative and interactive learning media for A1 grammar.

Microteaching is an essential component in preparing students of the Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) program to become competent professional educators. This study aims to analyze effective strategies for mastering teaching materials during microteaching courses for PGSD students. Optimal mastery of subject matter requires not only a deep understanding of content but also the ability to adapt to the characteristics of primary school students, the use of varied teaching methods, and effective communication skills. This study employs a literature review methodology and analyzes best practices from various educational institutions. The results indicate that strategies for mastering teaching materials in microteaching involve five key dimensions: systematic material preparation through curriculum analysis and in-depth literature study; material organization using a logically structured approach; material presentation with diverse learning models and appropriate media; continuous evaluation using assessment for learning techniques; and self-development through continuous learning and consistent practice. The implementation of this integrated strategy has been proven to increase student confidence, improve the quality of material delivery, and optimize teaching readiness in primary school settings. These findings offer significant contributions to the development of PGSD curricula and the enhancement of the quality of future primary school teachers in Indonesia.

This research was conducted to determine the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of big book media in reading learning for first-grade beginners of the Karimah Quran Memorization Elementary School, Berastagi. This research was R&D using the ADDIE development model. The subjects were 20 first-grade students. Data collection techniques included interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The instruments used in this study included interviews, expert instruments (tests, media, and materials), practical instruments (teacher response questionnaires), and student learning outcome tests. Data analysis techniques used in this study included qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that the product's feasibility achieved a percentage of 85% and was categorized as feasible. The product's practicality score was 92%, categorized as very practical. The product's effectiveness score was 0.75, categorized as effective. It can be concluded that the use of Big Book as a reading medium for first-grade beginners at Tahfiz Quran Karimah Elementary School in Berastagi is feasible, practical, and effective.

This journal discusses guidance and counseling service models as well as BK support activities to improve the quality of education. This research aims to build an integrated Guidance and Counseling (BK) service model, which combines mediation, consultation and advocacy methods, supported by additional BK activities to improve the quality of education in schools. So far, BK services have largely focused on individual approaches without any integration of strategic functions that can strengthen the entire education ecosystem. The model created in this study is aimed at strengthening the role of guidance and counseling teachers in handling student dynamics and building collaboration with the school, parents and the community. The research methodology uses a Research and Development (R&D) approach which includes needs analysis steps, model design, validation by experts, and limited trials in a secondary school environment. Research findings show that this integrated guidance and counseling service model is feasible to implement and effective in increasing the involvement of all parties in solving student problems and creating a school atmosphere that is more supportive of improving the quality of learning. The impact of this model opens up opportunities to increase the strategic role of guidance and counseling services in the education system as a whole.

This research was motivated by initial observations at Ziyadatul Iman Elementary School, which showed that the school used Student Worksheets (LKS) without textbooks, and there was a need for relevant and engaging teaching materials. This study aimed to develop Student Worksheets (LKPD) based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Ziyadatul Iman Elementary School. The development model used was the ADDIE model, with the trial subjects being grade IVB students at Ziyadatul Iman Elementary School.. The validation results showed that the LKPD was very valid by linguists (95%), valid by material experts (80%), and media experts (80%). The responses of teachers (96%) and students (94% of small groups, 92.6% of large groups) were also very good. In conclusion, this LKPD is suitable for use to improve student understanding and learning outcomes.

Metacognitive skills in learning are an important indicator that can be measured. Based on the test of metacognitive skills when pre-study obtained the results that the metacognitive skills of learners are still relatively low. One of the learning strategies that can be used to improve the metacognitive skills of learners is a learning strategy oriented self regulated learning (SRL) by utilizing textbooks in the form of supplement books. Therefore, this study aims to describe the feasibility of self-regulated learning (SRL) oriented acid-base material supplement books to improve metacognitive skills of learners. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) according to the Borg and Gall model. Validity Data obtained through validator assessment using validation questionnaire. Practicality Data obtained through the results of the questionnaire responses of students supported by the results of the observation sheet activities of students. Practicality Data were obtained through pretest and posttest of learners metacognitive skills supported by the results of metacognitive inventory questionnaire. The validation results showed that the content and construct validity criteria were declared valid with a median of 5. Practicality is stated to be practical in terms of the results of the questionnaire responses of students who showed a very strong category with the percentage of content criteria, language, presentation and graphics of 94,25%, 90,67%, 95% and 98,3% respectively with the results of the average percentage of observation sheet activity of students at 96,67%. Effectiveness is stated to be effective in terms of Paired Sample t-test results with sig. values 0.05 and N-gain pretest and posttest scores of metacognitive skills in the high category with the results of the metacognitive inventory questionnaire showed a very strong category with an average percentage of 90,8%. The results showed that the book supplement oriented material acid base self regulated learning (SRL) feasible to use as a solution to improve the metacognitive skills of learners.

The aim of this study is to explore how children Accounts found in the Qur'an can function as a learning medium in instilling religious values in early childhood. Religious values play a crucial role and should be familiarized with from an early stage on as a basis to foster children's character development and morals in facing life. This study uses the Observation method approach through an in-depth examination of various relevant scientific literature, including books, journals, and According to prior research, it has been shown that learning based on Qur'anic stories is effective in conveying moral and religious messages because they are in line with the imaginative aslo concrete world of children. Stories such as the Prophet Ismail, the little Prophet Yusuf, and the Ashabul Kahfi provide examples of honesty, obedience, patience, and faith that may be delivered using enjoyable approaches such as storytelling, role playing, and visualization. These findings reinforce the importance of the role of teachers and parents in internalizing religious values through contextual learning media that touch the emotional aspects of children.

Critical thinking skills are a fundamental aspect that needs to be instilled early in the educational process in elementary schools. However, the application of conventional learning media such as textbooks and worksheets tends to be less supportive of the development of these skills, especially in complex materials such as the solar system. To overcome this, the use of solar system diorama media is considered capable of bridging students' conceptual understanding with more contextual visual and exploratory experiences. Through a constructivist approach, students are given space to be actively involved in observing, discussing, and linking materials to real phenomena, so that their critical thinking skills can be honed more optimally. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of diorama media in improving the critical thinking skills of elementary school students and examine students' responses to this learning method. The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of innovative learning strategies that can support the quality of elementary education.

This study aims to identify the phonological differences shown by two three-year-old boys, namely Galfin Yasasi Habbika and Muhammad Arkhan Al Hafiz with different family backgrounds in Pangalengan, Bandung, and it analyzed the environmental factors and parental roles that contribute to variations in their phonological acquisition. This Study uses descriptive qualitative method with the data were conducted through video documentation of natural interactions and interviews with the parents of both children. The data collected were 18 utterances from each child which were then analyzed based on phonological aspects to identify error patterns, compensation strategies, and articulation skills. The findings showed that the two children has different phonological development patterns with Galfin showing more conservative phonological strategy by maintaining the original word structure, and people interaction environment from digital medias showing good phonological awarenees in Indonesian language development. While Arkhan showed more active phonological reconstruction by transforming difficult words into more easly produced form with a family environment that often made direct correction to Arkhan’s phonological errors which more stable and consistent phonological structure. Their phonological development was also successfully achieve through a variety of consistent support strategies that were responsive to the child’s emotional state and learning style. The result of this study support Chomsky’s Language Acquisition Device theory, in which both children demonstrated an innate capacity for language learning while showing how environmental triggers activated and shaped this biological predisposition because the children's ability to produce complex phonological structures without explicit instruction supports the nativist perspective on language acquisition.          

This study aims to evaluate the process of learning children's stories in the Qur'an and its impact on increasing the values of faith and piety of students at RA Al-Furqan. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that learning the stories of the Qur'an which is carried out routinely and interestingly can increase children's enthusiasm, understanding, and religious behavior. Children become more diligent in praying, showing honesty, politeness, and caring for others. Teacher strategies such as storytelling, role-playing, and daily habits are very effective in instilling Islamic values from an early age. Although there are obstacles such as limited time and teaching media, collaboration between teachers and parents is an important factor in supporting the success of this program. This study recommends the development of learning media and teacher training so that learning the stories of the Qur'an can be more optimal in forming the character of children who are faithful and pious.

This research is motivated by problems in the implementation of the strategy of the Ciamis Regency Small and Medium Business Cooperative Office in the development of Micro and Medium Small Enterprises in Kujang Village, Cikoneng District, Ciamis Regency. The method used in this study is descriptive with a causative approach. Primary data is sourced from the results of interviews with 6 selected informants who are relevant to the problem. Secondary data is sourced from documents, books, journals, reports, and legislation. Data collection was carried out based on interviews, observations, and documentation with data analysis techniques through data reduction, data triangulation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that the MSME development strategy through digital platforms has not been running optimally. Obstacles occur in the lack of communication, active participation of MSME actors in policy formulation, mentoring activities, facilitation, evaluation, and programs that are still top-down.  Efforts to overcome obstacles are to increase the initiative of MSME actors in learning independently through digital media such as YouTube, and TikTok through e-commerce. The Kujang village government supports the implementation of training and facilitation if it is involved by the relevant agencies. The Cooperative Office, Small and Medium Enterprises and Trade is improving its strategy through further collaboration with village governments that have not received attention, especially Kujang village MSMEs in participating, mentoring, coaching, and facilitating.

The aim of this research is to develop concrete media for literacy learning in reading and writing. The research method used is research and development methodology that adapts the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The subjects of this study are first-grade elementary school students. The research instruments used in this study include a product assessment scale by material and media experts, as well as assessment questionnaires by teachers and student responses. The results of this research are concrete media for reading and writing literacy learning. The feasibility test results according to material experts received a score of 83% with good criteria, and a score of 91% with very feasible criteria from media experts. Additionally, the developed concrete media received good ratings and positive responses from first-grade students.

Reading literacy skills are an important foundation in the learning process of lower grade elementary school students. Unfortunately, many students have difficulty in understanding reading and have low reading interest. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the use of interactive children's stories in improving the reading literacy skills of lower grade elementary school students. The method used was a quasi-experimental method with a pretest-posttest non-equivalent control group design. The subjects of the study consisted of two classes: an experimental class that used interactive children's story media, and a control class that used conventional methods. The results showed that students who learned with interactive children's stories experienced significant improvements in three main aspects of literacy, namely word recognition, reading comprehension, and reading interest. This media provides a fun and contextual reading experience through a combination of audio, visuals, and interactivity. In addition, students are more enthusiastic and active during the learning process. Thus, interactive children's stories have proven effective as an alternative to innovative literacy learning that is in accordance with technological developments. It is recommended that teachers integrate this media into learning and schools support the development of infrastructure that supports the use of digital media in the classroom.

Academic advisors play a strategic role in supporting students' academic success and personal development. Unfortunately, this role has not been fully optimized due to limited communication tools, restricted meeting times, and the absence of an integrated mentoring system. Through this Community Service Program, efforts were made to enhance the role of academic advisors by utilizing Microsoft Teams as a medium for communication and academic counseling. The program focused on first-semester students from a study program at Politeknik Negeri Batam. All activities were conducted online, including the identification of student needs, mapping of academic and non-academic problems, as well as the implementation of mentoring sessions and follow-up actions. The results show that the use of Microsoft Teams improved the quality of interaction between academic advisors and students, strengthened students' self-confidence and independence, and fostered local leadership among them. In addition, there was a positive shift in communication patterns and a collective awareness of the importance of academic support networks. These findings indicate that a digital approach to academic mentoring is an effective, flexible, and sustainable strategy for building an active and supportive learning community.

The rapid development of technology requires education to adapt to more interactive learning innovations. One manifestation of this is the availability of various digital learning tools, including electronic learner worksheets (E-LKPD) based on Liveworksheet. However, many teachers have not optimized this interactive media, resulting in a lack of interactivity in learning. This study takes a research and development approach with the 4D development model: defining, designing, developing and disseminating. The aim is to identify the development procedure, feasibility, and practicality of electronic LKPD based on Liveworksheet. Research data were obtained through validation sheets from experts, as well as teacher and student response questionnaires in small and large group trials. The validation results showed a very high level of feasibility. Material validation reached 97%, media validation 97%, and language validation 93%, all in the “very feasible” category. Meanwhile, the level of practicality was also very satisfactory. Teacher responses reached 93.3%, indicating that they considered this media to be very practical. Similarly, students' responses; the small group trial obtained 96.3%, and the large group trial obtained 94.2%. Based on the results of the teacher and student response questionnaires, it can be concluded that the Liveworksheet-based electronic LKPD is very practical to be implemented in the learning process.

This study aims to examine the implementation of innovative learning strategies in improving the literacy skills of first-grade elementary school students in the subject of Indonesian language. Early literacy serves as a crucial foundation for students’ academic development; however, many lower-grade students have not yet reached the minimum standards in reading and writing. To address this challenge, innovative learning strategies such as shared reading, storytelling, the use of visual and digital media, as well as contextual and simple project-based approaches were employed. This research utilized a Classroom Action Research (CAR) method over two cycles, involving 20 first-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literacy skill assessments. The findings showed a significant improvement in students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. The learning process became more enjoyable, participatory, and suited to the cognitive developmental stage of young children. In addition, students' motivation and confidence in using language also increased. The teacher’s role as a facilitator and instructional designer was essential in ensuring the success of these strategies. Therefore, innovative learning strategies have proven effective in enhancing the literacy skills of first-grade students and are recommended for broader implementation.