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The purpose of this service is to increase the understanding of students at the Darul Falah Islamic Boarding School in Purwokerto regarding civic politics, which is currently experiencing a rather acute erosion, even tho civic politics is an important aspect of nationhood; it guaranties the right to life, the right to equal treatment and recognition before the law, the right to think, the right to express opinions, and the right to assemble. In this case, the method used is socialization based on a participatory approach thru lectures, discussions, and statements of attitude. The results of this service activity show that after the presentation of material on the history of santri and the rights of citizens, enthusiasm arose among the santri of Pondok Santri Darul Falah Purwokerto regarding the inherent rights and obligations of all citizens. Students can actualize civic politics by integrating religious sciences, such as by contextualizing environmental jurisprudence in response to the massive environmental damage occurring thanks to state policies. This service activity encourages the role of santri in the state, which was initially only stigmatized as being limited to the realm of seeking religious knowledge and preaching.

This community service program aims to strengthen the developmental aspects of students at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Ihamul Hasan Rcek Tiris, covering physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development holistically. The program was implemented through a collaborative participatory model involving teachers, students, and a university mentoring team. The activities consisted of an initial assessment, training sessions, consultations, counseling, character building, and a qualitative evaluation conducted over three months. The results show significant improvements in students’ learning motivation, active learning styles, self-confidence, social interaction skills, emotional stability, and healthy lifestyle habits. This strengthening program contributed to shaping students who are more independent, well-charactered, and adaptive to contemporary educational challenges. These findings align with holistic development theories emphasizing the integration of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects to support optimal student growth. Overall, the program produced positive impacts and offers a sustainable model for student development within the madrasah setting.

Learning at the elementary school level requires the use of methods that are interesting, interactive, and appropriate to the development of students. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using artificial intelligence (AI)-based animated videos in improving conceptual understanding and learning motivation of second-grade students at MI Miftahul Ulum Kranjingan, Jember. AI-based learning media was chosen because it is able to present material visually, dynamically, and interactively, making it easier to understand for students who are at the concrete operational development stage. This study used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation of the learning process, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of classroom activities. The results showed that the use of AI-based animated videos was able to increase students' interest and enthusiasm in participating in learning, clarify their understanding of the material presented, and encourage active participation in discussion activities and exercises. Overall, this study concluded that the application of AI-based animated videos is an effective medium for creating a more interactive, creative, and enjoyable learning process for second-grade elementary school students.  

The toilet training program for blind students at the State Special School (SKhN) 01 Pandegelang is an important aspect in the development of basic life skills. Blind students need to be trained systematically and continuously. This study used a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews with teachers, students and parents, and documentation of the learning program implemented at the school. The results of the study indicate that the toilet training program at SKh Negeri 01 Pandegelang has been designed based on the individual needs of students, by implementing routine-based learning strategies, positive reinforcement, and the use of learning media that can be accessed tactilely and auditorily. Obstacles faced in the implementation of the program include limited special educators, lack of supporting facilities. Nevertheless, this program has a positive impact on increasing the independence of blind students in terms of personal hygiene, discipline, and self-confidence. The conclusion of this study shows that the success of the toilet training program is greatly influenced by teacher involvement, collaboration with parents, and adaptation of learning methods that are appropriate to the characteristics and needs of blind students. Researchers recommend strengthening teacher training, providing disability-friendly facilities, and regular program evaluations to improve optimal results

This study examines how working together in a group affects the critical thinking skills of junior high school students. The reason for this study is because students' critical thinking skills are not very strong, especially because their learning is too dependent on teachers. Collaborative learning is thought to help students be more engaged, talk to each other, and better understand and assess information. This study used a descriptive qualitative method, collecting data through questionnaires given to 27 ninth-grade students. The tools used check things like how active students are in the discussion, how well they can explain their ideas clearly, as well as how often they think about and check the ideas and information they hear. The results showed that most students liked the group learning method and believed that their critical thinking skills had improved after participating in the activity. In addition, students feel more confident in expressing opinions, are more able to listen to the views of their peers, and are more likely to understand the material being discussed. These findings confirm that working together in a group is an effective learning strategy to enhance critical thinking while encouraging students' active participation in the classroom.

This study aims to analyze multiple-choice questions related to phase e elements, namely the Principles and Basic Concepts of Accounting and Basic Banking, using the Anates program. The study involved 20 participants, consisting of college students and vocational high school students. The Anates application program serves as a tool to process academic evaluation data accurately and efficiently. The method used in this study is quantitative and is described descriptively, resulting in analytical findings including weighted data scores, test reliability, discriminative power, difficulty level, validity level, and distractor quality. The results from the Anates program make it easier for teachers to evaluate the quality of learning and develop more focused, innovative, and student-centered teaching plans. This research is expected to provide benefits in improving students' accounting knowledge, and teachers are expected to be able to adjust their teaching methods and strategies dynamically, thereby supporting the optimal improvement of students' learning outcomes in this digital era.

This study aims to describe the use of the innovative Periscope Grid media based on hybrid learning in two-dimensional drawing lessons for elementary students. The media was designed to help students understand perspective and proportion concepts by combining a manual transparent grid frame with digital features accessed through QR codes linked to tutorial videos, artwork galleries, and reflective learning materials. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving fourth-grade elementary students. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation of students’ artwork. The data were analyzed interactively using reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing stages. The findings reveal that the Periscope Grid effectively enhances students’ ability to observe, replicate, and draw proportional two-dimensional objects while promoting collaboration through digital gallery activities. Moreover, the media helps teachers explain perspective concepts more easily and fosters students’ active participation. It can be concluded that Periscope Grid serves as an effective, engaging, and integrative learning medium suitable for 21st-century visual art education in elementary schools.

This study aims to analyze the educational values contained in the Dalihan Na Tolu culture in the Mandailing community and its relevance to character education in schools. The research approach used is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation of traditional leaders and the Mandailing community in Mandailing Natal Regency. The results of the study show that Dalihan Na Tolu, which includes the principles of Somba Marhula-hula, Elek Marboru, and Manat Mardongan Tubu, contains educational values such as respect, responsibility, empathy, cooperation, and mutual cooperation. These values have a strong relevance to character education in elementary school. The culture of Dalihan Na Tolu not only serves as a social system, but also as a source of moral and character education for the younger generation. In addition, the application of these traditional values in the context of modern education can strengthen students' cultural identities and foster mutual respect in the school environment. The integration of Dalihan Na Tolu into learning also has the potential to be an effective pedagogical strategy to build a harmonious and characterful school culture.

This study is a quasi-experimental study that aims to determine the effect of the Probing-Prompting model on the mathematics learning outcomes of seventh-grade students of SMP Islam Darussalam. The sample in this study consisted of class VII-A which was used as an experimental class, which was taught using the Probing-Prompting model, and class VII-B which was used as a control class, which was taught using the lecture method. Based on the results of descriptive statistical analysis, it was found that the group taught with the Probing-Prompting model had learning outcomes categorized as moderate with an average value of 60.41, while the group taught with the lecture method had learning outcomes categorized as low with an average value of 42.94. The results of the inferential analysis showed a t_count value of 2.388, while the t_table was 1.69. This indicates that the Probing-Prompting model has a significant influence on improving students' mathematics learning outcomes, where students taught with the Probing-Prompting model showed higher learning outcomes compared to students taught with the lecture method.  

Moral learning in junior high schools often faces challenges in improving the understanding and application of moral values in everyday life, especially in the material of Trustworthiness and Honesty. This paper is intended to explain the design of the Problem-based learning (PBL) learning method as an innovation in moral learning of the material of Trustworthiness and Honesty in class VIII of SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Panarukan, which is expected to improve students' understanding through a more contextual, active, and applicable learning experience. The PBL method allows students to analyze real problems related to Trustworthiness and Honesty, develop solutions, and reflect on the application of these values in everyday life. This learning design method adopts two stages of the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model, namely the needs analysis stage and the learning design stage. The results of the study indicate that the need for moral learning in class VIII of junior high school includes the importance of more interactive and problem-based methods, which can bridge the gap between moral theory and its application in real life. This PBL learning design integrates case studies, group discussions, and reflection to create meaningful learning experiences related to the values of Trustworthiness and Honesty. Although this design has considered various pedagogical and contextual aspects, the method is still in the design stage and has not been directly implemented or evaluated. Therefore, further research is needed to test the effectiveness of the PBL method in the context of moral learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Panarukan.

Digital information literacy and digital informal learning are especially fundamental in improving the efficiency of teachers instruction within a context of limited resources such as Islamic secondary schools of Southern Pakistan. This paper examines how digital competencies (ex: information literacy, technology use, and communication) and digital informal learning (e.g.: self-directed learning thru online platforms) make teachers able to deliver engaging lessons, manage classrooms, and encourage student-centered learning. Although interest in digital education is increasing, little research has considered such aspects in rural to Islamic schools. In a quantitative research, 450 teachers of Islam secondary schools and Southern Punjab comprised the purposive sample in which the structured questionnaires were administered and assessed using SPSS v 22, descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple linear regression. Results have shown that increased digital capabilities lead to a strong increase in instructional effectiveness, whereas digital informal learning brings cultural awareness and invention of new practices in teaching. A combination of these factors enhances the delivery of the lesson, student participation, and classroom management. The research suggests considering digital competency training and informal learning materials as part of teacher development companies in order to improve educational performance in the under-resourced Islamic schools.

This community service activity aims to optimize the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) at SMK Negeri 1 Jember as an effort to improve the quality of human resources and student productivity. The main problems identified include low nutritional literacy, undeveloped healthy consumption habits, and weak synergy between schools, families, and local food businesses. The community service was implemented using the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) approach through the Plan, Act, Observe, and Reflect stages, involving teachers, students, parents, and SPPG. The results of the activity showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of school residents regarding nutrition management and food safety, the formation of a healthy consumption culture, and the strengthening of the nutritious food supply chain involving MSMEs and local farmer groups. In addition, collaboration between parties has become more solid, thus supporting the program. This activity demonstrates that the participatory approach can strengthen the institutional capacity of schools while serving as a model for implementing adaptive and replicable nutrition programs for other educational institutions.

The distinctive markings on the fingers are known as biometrics. The fingerprint attendance method uses biometrics. Without developing a usable fingerprint tool, research on fingerprint attendance is restricted to processing attendance data. As a result, an Arduino-based fingerprint approach was used to construct an attendance tool. The education sector is where SMK Negeri 1 Indralaya Utara. The school's student attendance system is still operated manually. In this study, the system uses fingerprints and camera recording to track students' locations. Using an Arduino Mega as a microcontroller, this tool will display student attendance information on an LCD, save it on an SD card module, and send the ESP32CAM-generated photographs over Telegram. The literature review is the first step in the research process, followed by hardware and software design. Following completion, the tool is put through testing to evaluate its functionality. Each of the ten participants scanned their thumb and index finger. The thumb and index finger have an average of five tests, with a 0.28% mistake rate, depending on the number of trials. Each component's error percentage is less than 1% while still falling within the 5% tolerance limit. The image test results indicate two conditions: 20 cm and greater. The ESP32CAM will activate when we take a picture at a distance of 20 cm.

This study aims to analyze the influence of vocational education in vocational high schools, the number of educators, and the number of educational units on economic growth, particularly in vocational education in vocational high schools in districts or cities in East Java that have participated in education in both the formal and informal sectors in 38 districts or cities in East Java from 2019 to 2023. The research method used is a quantitative approach with data collection through secondary written sources or existing documents from relevant agencies, such as the Directorate General of Early Childhood Education, Basic and Secondary Education, the Central Statistics Agency of East Java Province, and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The dependent and independent variables were collected from thirty-eight districts and cities in East Java Province during the period 2019–2023. The analysis results indicate that Vocational Education has a significant impact on Economic Growth, with a significance value of 0.000 and a calculated t-value of 1.463392. Additionally, the Number of Educators shows a significant influence on Economic Growth, with a significance value of 0.000 and a calculated t-value of 7.710562. Furthermore, the number of educational institutions has a significant influence on economic growth, with a significance value of 0.000 and a t-value of 6.596880. The coefficient of determination (R²) indicates that 71.28% of the variation in economic growth can be explained by these three independent variables. This study concludes that both Vocational Education at SMK, the Number of Educators, and the Number of Educational Units play a significant role in influencing Economic Growth across all Vocational Education at SMK in the districts or cities of East Java.

Social Studies (IPS) learning in elementary schools has tended to be theoretical and memorization-oriented, resulting in students being less able to connect the material with social and environmental realities. This study aims to examine the implementation of field projects as a contextual learning strategy in understanding the dynamics of humans, places, and the environment at the elementary school level. The research method used is a qualitative approach with literature studies, with data sources in the form of SINTA-indexed national journal articles, reputable international journals, and scientific books published in the last five to ten years. Analysis was carried out through literature selection, content analysis, and synthesis of findings. The results of the study indicate that field projects contribute to improving students' critical thinking skills, spatial understanding, social empathy, and ecological awareness. In addition, direct involvement in observation, interviews, and thematic project creation encourages students to see the relationship between humans, space, and the environment more holistically. The novelty of this study lies in the emphasis on the integration of field projects as an approach to elementary school social studies learning that unites social, geographical, and ecological aspects within the framework of the Independent Curriculum. These findings contribute to the development of project-based social studies learning models as well as practical recommendations for PGSD teachers in integrating field experiences into daily learning.

This community service activity aims to strengthen teachers' capacity to manage deep learning through the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in elementary school classrooms. The rapid development of AI technology provides opportunities for teachers to design more personalized learning, conduct assessments efficiently, and make data-driven learning decisions. The program is implemented in three stages: preparation, execution, and evaluation. The preparation stage includes the development of training modules and mapping relevant AI applications to support deep learning. The execution stage consists of workshops, hands-on practice using AI applications, and collaborative development of teaching materials by teachers. Evaluation is conducted through reflective assessments, task performance evaluations, and follow-up interviews. The results of the activity show significant improvements in teachers' understanding of AI-based deep learning management, including the ability to use AI for lesson planning, formative assessment, and analyzing students' learning progress. Teachers also reported increased confidence in integrating AI into teaching activities and recognized the benefits of AI in promoting students' higher-order thinking skills. This program demonstrates that strengthening teachers' competencies in utilizing AI can enhance the quality of deep learning management in elementary schools.

Advances in digital technology provide numerous opportunities to improve the quality of education, particularly in Social Studies (IPS) learning at the elementary school level. One important innovation is the use of digital interactive map media that enables students to learn geography in a visual, engaging, and relevant way. However, in practice, IPS learning in elementary schools is still dominated by conventional methods that rely on static printed maps, resulting in low student motivation and suboptimal understanding of geographic concepts, particularly those related to the ASEAN region. This study aims to evaluate the impact of using digital interactive map media on learning motivation and understanding of ASEAN geographic concepts among elementary school students. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach following the PRISMA 2020 procedure. The research findings indicate that consistent use of digital interactive map media can improve students' motivation in learning and their understanding of geographic concepts. Interactive visualizations encourage active engagement and enthusiasm, and help students better understand spatial concepts. Therefore, digital interactive maps can be an innovative and effective social studies learning option that aligns with the principles of the Independent Curriculum and the Pancasila Student Profile.

The development of digital technology has transformed how businesses build brand image through social media. This study aims to determine the role of creative content in enhancing the brand awareness of Sopiri Driving School through social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) adapted from the Borg & Gall model, consisting of problem identification, design, development, testing, and evaluation stages. The study produced two promotional videos of 30 seconds each. The results showed that implementing creative content with storytelling and dynamic visuals significantly increased brand awareness. Trial data revealed that social media followers increased by more than 90%, and the engagement rate rose from 3.5% to 8.2% after the content was published. Moreover, 83% of survey respondents stated they recognized Sopiri Driving School after watching the promotional videos. The study concludes that creative content plays an essential role in building a professional brand image and attracting audiences through social media. An effective content strategy not only serves as a promotional tool but also as an interactive communication medium that strengthens the emotional bond between the brand and its audience.

The issue of inorganic waste such as plastic and used paper in industrial environments remains an important issue that affects the cleanliness and aesthetics of work areas. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Terminal Rewulu faces challenges in managing non-hazardous solid waste due to limited sorting systems and waste transportation frequency. This Community Service activity aims to improve workers' understanding and skills through socialization and training in making ecobricks as a solution for utilizing inorganic waste. The methods used include pre-activity stages, socialization and hands-on practice, and evaluation through pre-tests and post-tests. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge after the training, proving the effectiveness of interactive methods in strengthening understanding of the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) concept. In addition to reducing waste volume, this activity also fostered awareness and participation among workers in creating a clean and sustainable work environment. The results of this community service are important as a first step in building a culture of independent waste management in industrial environments and can be replicated in other locations with a similar approach. Keywords: Implementation of Pancasila values, bullying prevention, character education, primary school, SDN 1 Jatisela, school environment, student behaviour.

Teacher competency development is an important aspect in improving the quality of learning. The program of Kemahiran Mengajar Aplikasi Lapangan (KEMAL) is designed to provide hands-on teaching experience for students of Universitas Muslim Maros at MAS Darussalam Maros, South Sulawesi. The aim of this activity is to improve pedagogical competence, creativity in learning methods, and classroom management of students through participatory interactions with supervising teachers, principals, and students. The methods used include field observation, preparation of action plans, teaching practice, intensive mentoring, evaluation, and reflection. The results of this community service show an increase in students’ competence in compiling teaching materials, managing classes, and implementing creative learning strategies that are adaptive to students’ character. The active involvement of the school community encourages the creation of a participatory and conducive learning atmosphere. The implications of this activity show that the integration of field practice with a collaborative and reflective approach is effective in shaping the professionalism of prospective teachers and improving the quality of learning in partner schools. The novelty of this program lies in its sustainable and contextual participatory mentoring model.