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This study aims to examine the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming Buddhist Sunday School education at the Shimakalingga Temple in Jepara in the digital era. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results show that AI technology is beginning to be utilized in the learning process, such as the use of interactive visual media, Dharma quiz applications, and digital platforms for distance learning. The use of AI has been proven to increase student interest and understanding of Buddhist teachings, as well as support more inclusive and adaptive learning. However, challenges remain, including limited resources, lack of teacher training, and the need for ethical guidelines for the use of AI in the context of religious education. This study concludes that AI plays a significant role in supporting the transformation of Buddhist education, but its use must remain balanced with spiritual values and the role of teachers as moral guides. Therefore, collaboration between the temple, educators, and technology is needed to create a sustainable learning system based on Dharma values.

This article explores the concept of a “House of Faith” as a holistic educational framework designed to build students’ character based on religious values. The fundamental idea of the House of Faith is likened to a school environment that provides a comfortable and safe space for students to develop their faith and noble character through learning activities connected to religious teachings. A religious school environment is created through everyday atmospheres that encourage the practice of worship, the presence of religious symbols, and community activities that strengthen students’ spirituality. Programs to reinforce religious spirit include activities such as communal prayers, religious studies, and social projects designed to gradually enhance students’ spiritual awareness. Teachers and educational staff play a highly effective role, acting as role models and facilitators in the learning process. Their approach to instilling faith and moral values involves interactive methods such as group discussions, inspirational stories, and personal reflection, all adapted to students’ developmental stages. Collaboration between the school and parents becomes a key factor in ensuring consistent support. This is carried out through regular meetings, joint workshops, and open communication that reinforces family values. The impact of religious spirit on students can be seen in increased discipline, social empathy, emotional resilience, and stronger academic motivation. However, implementation faces challenges such as limited curriculum time, diversity of student backgrounds, and cultural resistance. These challenges are addressed through solutions, including regular teacher training, program evaluation, and the integration of technology for distance learning. Overall, the article emphasizes that a school functioning as a House of Faith can shape young generations who are not only intellectually capable but also strong in faith and morals, contributing to a more harmonious and meaningful society.

The zoning system policy in the New Student Enrolment (PPDB) is an educational policy reform aimed at equalising access to services and improving the quality of education in Indonesia. This research analyses the implementation of the PPDB zoning system policy at the level of State Junior Secondary Schools using George C. Edward III's policy implementation theory approach, which covers four main variables: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The research method employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques were conducted through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study of the regulations implementing the zoning system policy. The findings show that the implementation of the PPDB zoning system policy has proceeded in accordance with the technical regulations of Permendikbud Number 01 of 2021 and Sidoarjo Regent Regulation Number 37 of 2020. The admission routes provided include the zoning route, achievement, affirmation, and parental transfer, which offer fair opportunities for all prospective students. Nevertheless, there are still obstacles in the execution, particularly related to the limited infrastructure for distance learning, public perception regarding the selection mechanism, and the disparity between the number of available places (quota) and the number of applicants for certain routes. This research recommends the need for more comprehensive socialisation, improvement of supporting infrastructure, and periodic evaluation of policy implementation to ensure the achievement of the goal of equitable and quality education.

This study aims to determine how active students are in learning online biology subjects during the Covid-19 outbreak. This research uses a descriptive method and the type of research is survey. The population is students of class XI IPA of SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan and the sample students of class XI IPA 2 and XI IPA 3. Meanwhile, the research subjects used biology teachers and students of SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan. The instruments used in data collection are questionnaires and interviews. The results of the study showed that student activity during the online learning process at SMA Negeri 3 Panyabungan was less active. This was adjusted to the situation that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic where learning was carried out by distance learning. During online learning, student learning activity could not be fully reached according to the indicators of student learning activity, namely: 1) Visual Activities, paying attention, reading during the learning process, 2) Oral Activities, interacting in the learning process, 3) Listening Activities, listening and actively discussing, 4) Writing Activities, collecting assignments and making summaries, 5) Drawing Activities, making summaries, 6) Motor Activities, conducting experiments, 7) Mental Activities, responding, 8) Emotional Activities, interest, joy during the learning process.

The development of information and communication technology has encouraged the world of education to adapt to the use of digital media in the learning process. One platform that can be utilized effectively is Google Sites, a free website creation service from Google that allows teachers and students to easily create web-based learning media. This article comprehensively discusses the use of Google Sites as a learning medium, including its advantages, disadvantages, and functions in supporting digital learning. In addition, this article also explains the systematic steps in creating a learning site using Google Sites, from planning to publishing the site. The results of the discussion show that Google Sites is a practical, flexible, and collaborative solution in supporting 21st century learning, especially in the context of blended learning and distance learning. Although it has limitations in design and interactivity, the advantages in integrating Google services and ease of use make this platform worthy of adoption in educational environments.

Distance learning has become a supporting tool in education in the digital era. Improving the quality of education requires changing new, more efficient learning methods by designing E-Learning applications for learning media. The Manado State Christian Institute already has an Information System platform which aims to facilitate student registration and administration. To improve the quality of education, an E-Learning application is needed. The aim of this research is to design an E-Learning application as a distance learning platform that facilitates communication between students and lecturers in accessing material, assignments, challenges and exams. System design is carried out using Unified Modeling Language (UML) based modeling. Based on the results of usability testing, a score of 95.2% was obtained, which means that the E-Learning application is very good to use based on the experience of 5 respondents representing the Manado State Christian Institute.

This research aims to examine the influence of digital literacy on elementary school students' interest in reading and writing during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is qualitative research using the systematic literature review (SLR) method. Information is taken from the Google Scholar database for the last 5 years, viz. between 2020 and 2024 in full text format. The research results show that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on elementary school students' education, especially in distance learning. Obstacles faced include lack of facilities, slow internet connection, and lack of direct interaction. Parents and teachers also face the challenges of costs, adapting to technology, and difficulty controlling and understanding students. However, online learning opens up opportunities for innovation and collaboration between parents, teachers and the community. Research also shows that the pandemic affects elementary school students' digital literacy and reading interest. Rahman found an increase in reading ability despite obstacles. Mirnawati identified the challenges and opportunities of online learning. Siroj noted that good digital literacy increases interest in reading. Andarini concluded that digital literacy at the UPI Serang Pilot Laboratory Elementary School was going quite well. Salsabillah revealed the negative impact of online learning on literacy and numeracy. Ayuniar highlighted the important role of teachers in teaching reading skills. Solahudin identified internal and external factors that influence students' reading interest. Anam emphasized the need for educational updates and technological support during the pandemic.

The aim of this research is to describe a problem that arises during distance learning for deaf children and teachers at the Keleyan State Special School. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques use interviews and documentation. The subject of this research is a class teacher for children with special needs. The results of this research show that the problems that occur in online learning are that there are some parents who don't understand or even don't want to know about their children's learning process which is carried out remotely, parents who don't have cellphones, inadequate internet signals, and communication or delivery. The material carried out by the teacher with students does not run smoothly, which is different from learning carried out directly in the classroom so that the teacher touches it directly if the students do not understand.

The aim of this research is to determine the role of educational technology in changing the landscape of Indonesian language education in the digital era. The methodology used includes a literature review to identify recent developments in the use of educational technology in language teaching. The results of this research show that educational technology has contributed significantly to improving the quality and efficiency of learning, facilitating distance learning through platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet, and encouraging innovation in educational strategies. This study shows that the role of educational technology does not only focus on technical aspects, but also influences the learning paradigm by changing the perspective on the role of teachers and students. However, the use of educational technology also presents challenges, including accessibility and socio- psychological impacts on students. Therefore, sophisticated strategies are needed to effectively incorporate educational technology into the language teaching curriculum. This study provides insight into how educational technology influences the transformation of Indonesian language education in the digital era. The methods and results of this research provide a better understanding of the complex role of educational technology in shaping education that is more adaptive and relevant to current developments.

In the field of education, organizational culture and the school environment are critical variables that must be considered. Of course, this immediately improves teacher performance, which in turn improves school quality. In practice, State Elementary Schools in the Buah Batu District have established an organizational culture and created a welcoming school atmosphere, yet this appears to be insufficient. It is still discovered that instructors' behavior in carrying out their tasks does not adhere to the established culture, and there are many teachers who have not earned teaching credentials, which is an intriguing issue to explore. The quantitative approach used in this study is descriptive statistical analysis. 78 respondents were given questionnaires with the expectation that they would be able to answer the research objectives. SPSS version 25 was used for statistical testing. According to the findings of the research, organizational culture and the work environment have an impact on teacher performance, both individually and collectively. Several recommendations are made to school principals, supervisors, and instructors in the study that will help them enhance their performance.

In order to boost participation and encourage student participation in homeschooling activities in SMPN 1 Bengkulu, this research aims to: establish plans and regulations; move; control; check the effectiveness of implementation; and remove any barriers that arise during that process. This study employs documentary techniques, observations, and interviews to conduct a qualitative descriptive study. The researchers will investigate and determine whether or not the management of the PJJ program has been implemented successfully. Kushendar model analysis was employed. Data is reduced, presented, concluded from, and verified by researchers. The conclusion is as follows, based on data analysis: (1) Planning is done by creating operational work plans and objectives. (2) Methods for regulating the use of resources, methods for socializing the work plan, and mechanisms for regulating the execution of a work plan that go along with the delegation of tasks and powers are established.

Education is a key element in the development of society and the nation. Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudlatul Mutaallimin Pandean Paiton Probolinggo faces challenges in evaluating student learning outcomes during distance learning. Technological limitations have prompted the search for innovative solutions. The goal of this service effort is to improve the quality of student learning outcome evaluations by utilizing Google Drive and Google Form applications in distance learning. Teachers are empowered through intensive training, workshops, and mentoring, including the use of Google Drive and Google Form in teaching and evaluation question development techniques. Active interaction and knowledge sharing occur during training, which has successfully enhanced teachers' knowledge and skills in creating evaluation instruments with Google Form. The final survey results show a significant improvement, with 87% of respondents experiencing improvement. They are now able to design evaluation instruments more effectively during distance learning. The use of Google Drive and Google Form as evaluation tools opens up opportunities for improving the quality of education. Recommendations for the future include continuing to support teachers, deepening the integration of technology in the learning process, and expanding training to enhance the effectiveness of learning at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Raudlatul Mutaallimin Pandean Paiton Probolinggo..

Someone who cannot attend conventional education due to various causative factors, such as having to work (time constraints), geographical conditions (geographical constraints), long distances (distance constraints), physical conditions that are not possible (physical constraints), the capacity of conventional schools that are not possible (limited available seats), phobia of school, dropping out of school, or because they are educated through family education at home (home schoolers)  it is possible to be able to keep learning, namely through e-Learning. E-learning or distance learning is expected to improve the quality of learning. This study used an experimental method by providing treatment. The class was divided into two groups, namely the experimental class with the e-learning model and the control class with conventional learning methods. In this study, researchers used a quantitative approach method. The result of this study is to find out the difference between learning with e-learning models with conventional learning.

Teacher performance has the most important position in an effort to improve the quality of learning which will later affect the quality of graduates and will affect the achievement of national education goals. Some of the factors that can influence are self-efficacy and technostress. This study aims to determine the effect of partial and simultaneous technostress and self-efficacy on teacher performance.  The study used quantitative research. Data retrieval techniques with questionnaires. The study population of all teachers who teach at Tapos Sub-District State High School is 100 teachers. The number of samples was determined using the Slovin formula and a sample of 80 people was obtained. Instrument test data analysis techniques use validity and reliability tests, linear regression analysis, classical assumption tests, Determination Coefficient Tests, and Hypothesis Tests with t tests and F tests. These findings are consistent with previous research showing that technostress affects teacher performance and self-efficacy also plays a role in improving teacher performance. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and distance learning, these factors have an important role to play in overcoming challenges in improving the quality of learning.

To reduce the potential for transmission of Covid-19, the Indonesian government has implemented a Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy and recommended physical distancing. This recommendation led to the closure of facilities such as schools or college so that students were required to carry out learning activities remotely. This makes students feel the impact on the implementation of PJJ. One of them is that students experience academic burnout. Therefore, self-efficacy is needed to reduce the increase of academic burnout in student. This study aims to test empirically the relationship between self-efficacy and academic burnout in students who’re doing distance learning. The method used was quantitative method with 246 students as respondents and the sampling technique was purposive sampling. Hypothesis testing was using the Product Moment correlation technique from Pearson. Based on this study, the results of a correlation coefficient of r = -0.343 with a significance value of 0.000 (p ≤ 0.01) indicate that there is a significant negative relationship between self-efficacy and academic burnout in students doing PJJ. The higher the self-efficacy, the lower the academic burnout

Implementation of Distance Learning (PJJ) is effective in the teaching and learning process during the pandemic. This is supported by Unisbank students in mastering information technology. PJJ technology, also known as e-learning, is a bridge between lecturers and students in the process of meeting in class into a meeting process in cyberspace. E-learning becomes ineffective when the demand for e-learning usage is high, causing server overload or crashes. When the e-learning server is overloaded, all parts that are usually connected and interrelated, such as lecturers, students, administration and others, become disconnected. The importance of monitoring the e-learning server to keep the e-learning load under control, and the server that has a lot of load will be divided so that e-learning will run smoothly and not be overloaded. Monitoring the Elearning server with the Least Connection method is applied to the Unisbank e-learning server and makes e-learning not overloaded. The results of the load balancer workload test with 1000 connections, the resulting response time is 0.2 ms, the workload is 5000 connections, the response time is 0.2 ms and the workload is 10,000 connections, the resulting reply time is 0.2 ms.

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in agricultural education in developing countries has become very important in improving the quality and productivity of agriculture, as well as addressing the problems faced by farmers in developing countries. The aim of this research is to describe the experience of using ICT in agricultural education in developing countries, as well as to identify the advantages and disadvantages of using ICT. The method used in this study is a literature review by collecting data from various sources such as articles, books, and research reports. The results of the study show that the use of ICT in agricultural education in developing countries has been done in various ways, such as the development of agricultural applications, distance learning, and the use of simulation software. Although there are some obstacles such as limited access and dependence on technology, the use of ICT in agricultural education in developing countries can provide advantages in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of learning, as well as expanding social networks and collaboration among students. However, to optimize the advantages and overcome the limitations of using ICT in agricultural education in developing countries, cooperation between the government, educational institutions, and technology industry is needed in building adequate ICT infrastructure, providing affordable ICT access, as well as providing training and technical support for ICT users in agricultural education.

This study aims to provide an overview of the suitability of machining engineering majors in the world of work. When the Covid-19 case is on the increase, especially in Indonesia, many graduates of vocational high schools have difficulty finding jobs according to the majors they are interested in, especially in the field of machining engineering expertise. This research method uses descriptive quantitative methods with field data obtained from the results of questionnaires distributed to vocational high school students in the field of machining engineering expertise so that 33 respondents can be analyzed. The results of the study show that there is suitability and incompatibility in finding work due to the impact of Covid-19, factors that can cause this such as students' lack of understanding of distance learning when affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and remote practicum which hinders the growth of students' competence that should be obtained to enter the world of work. In addition, the lack of information related to the world of work was also felt by students when the Covid-19 outbreak attacked Indonesia. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out how suitable graduates of vocational high schools are in finding jobs and in accordance with what they are interested in in their areas of expertise

Since Covid-19 attacked several parts of the world, students are suggested to do distance learning. However, since New Normal era, students are allowed to do offline learning by implementing health protocol. This research is aimed to describe teaching method with blended learning model namely “Missing Pieces Activities” in English Subject for Seventh Class Junior High School 2 Bendungan Trenggalek-East Java. This teaching method involves various activities, they are: Missing Words for listening, Missing Small Thing speaking, and Missing Sentences for Reading. With this blended learning model, the activities are done by combining the online learning and offline learning. Source of data in this research is activities done by the students during the teaching and learning process. The data was collected through observation and interview. The finding of the research shows that students are more actively involved in the teaching and learning process. Further, they have higher motivation in learning due to the various activities they did in learning process. Therefore, this Missing Pieces Activities can be one of learning methods in New Normal Era to increase students’ activeness and motivation both in distance and offline learning.

The most noticeable impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are school closures and online distance learning (PJJ). Online learning uses the Internet to provide teaching materials to students. Barriers to online learning are felt by both teachers and students, with streaming learning via Zoom sometimes having unstable internet connections. Another obstacle to online learning between teachers and students is the teacher-student relationship. You look nervous because you get stuck in the Zoom application. A barrier to online learning between students and parents is that it is difficult for working parents to tutor their children because they are working. The impact of online learning itself takes the form of reduced learning ability and changes in student behavior. The purpose of this non-research journal is that schools need new strategies to meet their post-pandemic educational goals. In order to overcome this, it is necessary to develop human resources by implementing education that reflects the cultural characteristics of the country. Education must respond not only to global requirements, but also to developments in digital technology.