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This research aims to utilize the resources and technology used by teachers in Indonesian language education using qualitative descriptive methods. Data was collected through interviews and observations of 5 Indonesian language teachers. The research instrument is a semi-structured interview guide which was prepared based on a literature review and research objectives. Interviews were conducted either face-to-face or via communication tools such as telephone or video call and lasted 45-60 minutes per session. All interviews were recorded with the consent of the participants. Data analysis was carried out descriptively to identify main themes regarding the impact of the use of technology on Indonesian language learning, challenges for the future, and strategies for optimizing the use of technology. The validity and reliability of the interview is guaranteed through thorough preparation, consistent execution, and thorough analysis. It is hoped that the results of this research can provide significant recommendations for further development of the use of technology in Indonesian language education.  

This research aims to find out how the implementation of the Project Based Learning (PJBL) learning model increases student creativity in Indonesian language subjects for class IV SD IT Al Fikri Islamic Green School. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods which were carried out at SD IT Al Fikri Islamic Green School for the 2023/2024 academic year. The research was carried out through the opening stages of learning, planning projects and determining groups, preparing activity schedules, supervising the progress of projects and assessments. The research subjects were class IV of SD IT Al Fikri Islamic Green School, totaling 28 people. The research showed that teachers planned project based learning according to standards. module process Data was collected using sheets, knowledge tests, observation of student activities, documentation and interviews. The data collected was analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis.The results of the research show that the Project Based Learning (PJBL) learning model can increase the creativity of fourth grade students at SD IT Al Fikri Islamic Green School in learning Indonesian as evidenced by the increase in student scores which are better than before.

This research aims to describe the implementation of cultural arts learning (two-dimensional fine arts) in class XII of SMAN 2 Pekanbaru. In this study, researchers used learning theory from E. Mulyasa (2013). This type of research is qualitative. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The author made observations and then interviewed several sources. The author reviews documentation regarding the information data that the author has obtained. This research was conducted at SMAN 2 Pekanbaru. The results of the research show that the implementation of cultural arts (two-dimensional fine arts) learning for class XII at SMAN 2 Pekanbaru is guided by the curriculum, syllabus and lesson plans. The curriculum used by SMAN 2 Pekanbaru in class XII is the 2013 curriculum which is implemented face to face. In preparing learning plans, arts and culture teachers are also guided by the 2013 curriculum which has been determined by the school and the syllabus is determined by the government and then adjusted to school conditions. The learning methods used are lecture, discussion, question and answer and practice methods. The media used when learning Fine Arts are worksheets (students), printed books, and the internet. The tools used by teachers in teaching and learning activities are whiteboards, markers and assessment sheets. The evaluation assessed by the Arts and Culture teacher is the completeness value of the assignment collection, knowledge value, and skills value.

The purpose of this research is to find out how the teacher's strategy and find out how the teacher's obstacles in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties in class IV SDN Burneh 3. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with the research subjects of class IV teachers and 2 students with reading and writing difficulties. Data collection in this study used observation, interview and documentation techniques. The data analysis in this study used the data analysis steps of the Miles and Hubermen model, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the teacher's strategy in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties is to use an expository learning strategy by utilizing learning media, learning resources, and learning methods that are different from other students, and using an individual approach, and providing special guidance to students with reading and writing difficulties. Teacher barriers in teaching students with reading and writing difficulties are: 1) Lack of support and cooperation from parents, 2) Lack of motivation from within the student, 3) Students' low memory.      

Digital technology has completely changed how students access and interact with instructional information in today's schools. Digital tools are becoming more commonplace in the learning environment, which calls for a critical analysis of how students view and use these resources. This article seeks to explore how learners view the application of digital technologies to learning. Investigate the advantages that students feel they receive from using digital devices in the classroom and Determine the issues and worries students have with the inclusion of digital tools. A mixed-methods strategy was used to complete the study's goals, using quantitative and qualitative research techniques, there are survey, interview and literature review. The following are some of the major findings: Learners appreciate the advantages of digital technologies, including improved engagement, easy access to a plethora of knowledge, and individualized learning experiences. Effective educational practices have a favourable effect on students' experiences, and educators play a crucial role in influencing students' attitudes towards technology. The significance of a balanced strategy that takes advantage of technology's benefits while tackling its downsides is emphasised by learners. This study emphasises how important it is to take learners' opinions into account when creating digital learning environments. To maintain the relevance, engagement, and inclusivity of educational experiences, learner voices should be actively considered when making decisions on technology integration. Collaboration between academics, organisations, and politicians is required to strike this balance between utilising digital technologies' advantages and solving the problems they present. In the end, the study's findings provide insightful information for those involved in education, emphasising the necessity for a learner-centric strategy for integrating digital technology.

Education plays an important role in the progress of a nation, the high number of Islamic communities in Indonesia, including in Deli Serdang Regency, can be ensured that Muslims in Indonesia have an important role in the progress of a nation. Professor Toshiko Kinosita stated that Indonesia's human resources are still very weak to support industrial and economic development, the reason is because the government has never placed education as the most important priority, there are still various education problems that have not been resolved, such as limited education funds. , shortage of teaching materials, low number of skilled teaching staff, and inadequate facilities. To advance the nation's education, development is needed both in terms of physical and learning methods. Therefore, one effective solution is to build a Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School based on General Education. The development of science requires society to choose between focusing on knowledge in the field of religion or academics in general. Often people dream of mastering balanced knowledge, but many schools only focus education on one scientific field and reduce the quota in other fields so that knowledge becomes unbalanced. Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School is designed to provide knowledge and comfort in the learning process, equipped with adequate facilities and infrastructure as well as a more aesthetic building shape. This research aims to analyze the challenges and obstacles in developing the Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School based on General Education, and develop an inclusive and friendly solution environment. The focus is on meeting the needs of varying user capabilities, while ensuring good accessibility and sustainability. In the design, building design innovations are also proposed to achieve this goal, taking into account aesthetics and Islamic values ​​in accordance with the function of the building. The methods used include mixed qualitative methods with observation, comparative studies, case studies, interviews and document analysis. The building which applies Islamic architectural concepts in the design of the Tahfidz Islamic Boarding School will also consider Islamic aesthetics and values ​​in its application.  

Education creates an optimal learning environment and an active learning process for students to develop their potential and help them achieve goals in improving knowledge and morals, as well as building children's personalities. Lack of educational facilities and difficulty managing free time are also problems for teenagers in channeling their talents and interests and preparing for a better future. Madrasah Aliyah Vocational Boarding School as an alternative school has an optimal environment for character education. The aim of this research is to design a Madrasah Aliyah Vocational Boarding School that can meet educational needs, a good learning environment, security and safety, as well as several supporting architectural factors and elements by applying metaphorical architectural aspects. The research method is carried out using qualitative methods, which can be collected by collecting data from literature studies, case studies or similar themes, then direct observation of educational activities. The application of a design with a metaphorical architectural theme, which uses the basic shape of a rose, is expected to visually illustrate the function of the building. Thus, observers and building users are expected to be able to clearly obtain ideas and impressions of the activities taking place within it through the shape of the building mass and facade.  

Smoking has very negative health consequences. The dangers of smoking must be recognized from school age. The snakes and ladders game is an interesting type of educational media that can be used to increase students' knowledge about the dangers of smoking. The aim of this research is to find out how the use of the snakes and ladders game impacts junior high school students' knowledge about the dangers of smoking.This research is considered quasi-experimental with a non-randomized control group pretest and posttest approach. The number of respondents in this study was 90 students, where respondents were divided into 2 groups, namely the treatment group who were given health education using comic-based Photonovella media and the comparison group using conventional methods (posters). Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Test and Mann Whitney U Test. The results of the Wilcoxon test showed a significant increase in the post test scores for the knowledge and behavior variables in both the treatment and comparison groups, but there was no significant increase in the post test scores for the attitude variables. Then the results of the Mann Whitney U Test (sig.2-tailed) on knowledge (0.007 < 0.05), attitudes (0.217 > 0.05), and behavior (0.024 < 0.05). This indicates that there is a significant difference between the scores of the treatment group and the comparison group on the knowledge and behavior variables, but there is no significant difference on the attitude variable.Comic-based photonovella can be used in the learning process because they are very effective in increasing children's knowledge, attitudes and behavior about the dangers of smoking. Therefore, this can be used as an alternative learning media to increase students' knowledge of health by increasing their knowledge about health.

This research is motivated by the importance of the teacher's role in determining and applying effective learning methods so that students can actively participate in Civics learning. The results showed that teachers who used the lecture method which was too dominant resulted in students being less actively involved in the learning process. As a result, this research offers the jigsaw cooperative learning method integrated with barcodes as a solution to increase student activeness. In this way, students will better understand the material, work together in groups, and teach others. The integration of barcodes makes learning easier for students, they can scan barcodes connected to various websites. According to the results of the study, the percentage of student learning activity increased significantly from 60.8% before the study, then increased in cycle I obtained 69.8% and again reached an increase of 80.4% in cycle II. Keywords: student activity, learning methods, use of technology

This research aims to find out the influence of the 2013 curriculum change to the independent curriculum on learning in class V A at SDN 101765 Bandar Setia. This research is a type of research that uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique uses the interview method. This research discusses the influence of curriculum changes on the learning process, both for teachers and students. This article also discusses the challenges for teachers in teaching during the 2013 curriculum change to the independent curriculum and discusses what curriculum is more effective to use in learning. Keywords: , , 

This research departs from the phenomenon that occurred in Islamic boarding schools that are still not strong in developing a literacy culture in creating a generation that is waiting through educational leadership. The purpose of this research is to find out the literacy culture for students in the digital era, literacy facilitation for students and the impact of literacy culture for students at the Sirojut Tholibin Plosokandang Islamic boarding school.  The methods used in this service activity are the lecture method, question and answer method, and discussion method. The cottage-based literacy movement is carried out in three stages, namely the habituation stage, the development stage, and the learning stage.  The results of the implementation of service at Sirojut Tholibin Plosokandang related to literacy culture in this all-digital era can be held properly and smoothly in accordance with the work program that has been prepared. The purpose of this work program is so that Indonesian youth, especially students in Sirojut Tholibin Plosokandang, do not abandon the reading culture even though the times are increasingly sophisticated, especially in social media. Utilizing the technology they have for positive things for future provisions. Continue to develop a literate culture so that it can create a work that can be enjoyed by the general public. And the hope is that in the future when they become alumni students, they will be able to compete with the outside world. That is the hope of the community service implementation team and the caregivers of Sirojut Tholibin Plosokandang.

The research aims to determine the positive and significant relationship between the attention of Christian parents and the motivation to learn Christian Religious Education and Character in Class The research hypothesis is that there is a positive and significant relationship between the attention of Christian parents and the motivation to learn Christian Religious Education and Character in Class Descriptive and inferential quantitative research methods. The population of all class X students at SMK Negeri 1 Raya Simalungun Regency for the 2023/2024 academic year who are Protestant Christians is 159 people. The sample using the cluster random sampling technique is 25% of the total population, namely 25% x 159 people = 40 people. The research instrument is a closed questionnaire. The results of data analysis obtained: 1) Basic assumption test, namely: a) Normality test showed that the data for variable X and variable Y were normally distributed, b) Homoscedity test showed that the data for variable 2) The positive relationship test obtained a value of rcount=0.241<rtable=0.312, thus there is not enough evidence to say that there is a positive relationship between the attention of Christian parents and students' motivation to learn Christian Religious Education and Character. 3) Testing the hypothesis obtained tcount=1.531<ttable=2.021, so H0 is accepted and Ha is rejected. The research concluded that there is not enough evidence to say that the attention of Christian parents has a positive relationship with the learning motivation for Christian Religious Education and Characteristics of class X students at SMK Negeri 1 Raya for the 2023/2024 academic year.  

A school principal can be defined as a teacher functional staff who are given the task of leading a school where the teaching and learning process is held and managing educational units. Administrator can be interpreted as the entire work process between two or more people who are tasked with taking care of matters related to administration. Meanwhile, school performance is essentially the productivity of the performance of all school residents and is an indicator of the quality of education, because the failure of school performance is part of the failure of the principal. This study aims to describe the role of the principal as an administrator in improving school performance which focuses on the principal's management functions. This research uses a qualitative approach. The method used is descriptive. The data collection technique is carried out in three ways, namely (1) interviews, (2) observations, and (3) documentation. The collected data is analyzed descriptively, through the flow of (1) data reduction, (2) data presentation, (3) conclusion drawn. The validity of the data is carried out by triangulation of respondents, methods and times. From the field findings, it was found as follows: (1) Educational management planning is carried out at the beginning of the school year through school work meeting activities attended by school steakholders, (2) The implementation of school activities is in accordance with the school program that has been prepared, (3) Evaluation/supervision is carried out periodically by the principal through a supervision program, (4) Follow-up is carried out based on the results of evaluation by carrying out improvements and standardization of activities schools that have been achieved. In the implementation of these four activities, the principal found several obstacles faced. However, solutions were also found to solve the problems or obstacles found, so that school activities ran smoothly.  

This research aims to explore and analyze the implementation of the Card Sort method in history learning at MA Al-Amin Tabanan Bali as an effort to enhance student motivation, interest, activity, and improve student learning outcomes. A descriptive qualitative approach was used to collect data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the Card Sort method successfully increased student engagement in history learning, accelerated understanding of the material, and created a more interactive and engaging learning atmosphere. Teachers acted as active facilitators who provided direct guidance and feedback to students, as well as facilitated group discussions. Additionally, this method also encouraged collaboration among students and developed their social skills. The findings of this research support the claim that the implementation of the Card Sort method has a significant positive impact on enhancing student learning motivation, learning outcomes, and overall learning quality. The practical implications of this research are that the Card Sort method can be an effective alternative in history learning, especially in the context of MA Al-Amin Tabanan Bali, and contribute to the development of innovative and student-oriented learning strategies. This research also provides a basis for further research in the field of education to better understand and evaluate the effectiveness of different learning methods.

Covid-19 which is endemic in Indonesia has damaged the entire fabric of Indonesian society, one of which is in the field of education. Education in Indonesia has not been able to be carried out normally as usual since mid-March 2020. This research aims to compare student learning outcomes before and after the Covid-19 outbreak in the Visual Communication Design (DKV) Department of SMK Negeri 10 Medan. The type of research that will be used is observational research. with a comparative or longitudinal research design. The population of this study were all students of the DKV Department at SMK Negeri 10 Medan who took Informatics subjects. This research sample was taken using a stratified random sampling method. Researchers used quantitative data analysis techniques. Data analysis shows a significant decline in student informatics learning outcomes after the COVID-19 outbreak compared to before the outbreak. The availability of devices such as computers or tablets and a stable internet connection greatly influences the effectiveness of online learning. Students who receive support and guidance from their families during online learning show better learning outcomes. Interactive teaching methods and the use of various online learning tools can improve student learning outcomes.

This research discusses the role of information technology in implementing the Islamic Education curriculum at SMA Negeri 1 Sangata Utara. In researchusing qualitative methods,this method uses the results of uinterviews and direct observation questions and answers with informants,principals and PAI teachers to find out the role of information technology in implementing the PAI curriculum at SMA Negeri 1 Sangata Utara secondly,what are the information technologies in implementing the curriculum is a student learning design in information technology learning,the use of learning resources such as educational videos,interactive simulations and other online resources to enrich the learning experience with a deep understanding of Islamic concepts. Information technology in implementation at SMAN 1 Sangata Utara has applied learning using technology, for example the technology used is the use of PowerPoint and the use of the Canva application. The role of information technology in implementing the Pai program includes information technology as a tool to support the implementation of Islamic religious education.

This paper discusses the teachings of the Lord Jesus through a values ​​and love-based approach. Based on my understanding, the teachings of the Lord Jesus have a very important role in the methods that will be used by teaching staff or teaching staff. This paper analyzes the teachings of the Lord Jesus, recorded in the Gospels, not only as spiritual teachings, but also as a moral and pedagogical guide for educators. At the discussion stage, the New Testament shows Jesus as an extraordinary teacher, providing an important example in his life in the world. He not only demonstrated effectiveness and efficiency in his teaching model, but also had specific goals and strategies. His way of teaching is very unique and creative, using practical illustrations from everyday life so that it is easy for everyone to understand. The conclusion of this paper is that the Lord Jesus' teaching model provides a solid foundation for educational practice centered on values ​​and love. The principles he taught are not only relevant in a spiritual context, but also have powerful applications in modern education.

The learning process of students can be assessed through evaluation methods. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess learning outcomes as well as to evaluate the learning process. The concept of learning evaluation involves the control, assurance, and establishment of learning quality for all components at various levels and pathways of education, which is the responsibility of educational management. Assessment is the process of using various methods and tools to collect information about specific learning outcomes. Measurement, in English, refers to an action taken to adjust something. The basic way of measuring is by comparing something to a certain standard. Educators provide a series of tasks or questions to students to gauge their understanding and reach an agreement between students and teachers regarding the taught material, in line with current learning objectives, commonly referred to as tests. Therefore, it can be concluded from the table that tests are a benchmark for success in delivering education through educational assessment.

This article aims to enable learning to be more advanced and developed so that learning becomes more effective and efficient. In addition, Islamic religious education aims to develop attitudes and characters that are loyal and devoted to Allah SWT and in line with current realities. All educational institutions must be proactive, creative and productive in reading the phenomena that occur today. Therefore, the role of IT is very important here, creating a good design as a foundation for the advancement of information and communication technology, and adding Islamic religious education learning activities with materials and skills and practicing religion includes learning activities and mastery. But we must also be able to use a technical approach with learning methods using the internet programme "Moodle". Furthermore, the researcher will provide information regarding the type of research to be conducted, the time plan for conducting the research, and the class that will be the subject of the research. The results achieved are the process of developing IT-based PAI learning media, starting from the initial identification stage or the implementation of preliminary research to the final revision stage.

This research focuses on students who show less involvement and seriousness in learning. This research emphasizes the importance of using effective lesson opening and closing techniques during the learning process to increase student participation and achieve learning goals. This research aims to analyze the impact of teachers' skills in opening and closing PAI lessons on student engagement, using qualitative methods such as observation, interviews and document analysis to ensure the credibility of the data. teachers have used lesson opening and closing skills to increase student engagement, although not all of these skills are used optimally. There are several indicators, such as student interaction and use of tools, that are not commonly used by teachers. As a result, the skills for opening and closing PAI lessons have been implemented but not fully maximized by teachers. Despite this, students have shown a high level of engagement in learning, which indicates that the better the teacher's skills, the more engaged the students will be.