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In increasingly advanced digital era, the professionalism of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers has become extremely important. CRE teachers must not only possess strong academic abilities but also be prepared to face new challenges in the implementation of technology in the teaching and learning process. The Society 5.0 era demands integration between the virtual and real worlds, where advancements in information and communication technology have transformed the way education is delivered, including in CRE practices. The professionalism of CRE teachers in this era is determined by their mastery of 21st-century competencies, which include critical thinking, creativity, innovation, collaboration, and digital literacy. Therefore, CRE teachers must be able to develop innovative and engaging learning materials. This can be achieved by utilizing video tutorials, virtual simulations, and technology-based interactive games to enhance student engagement and the quality of learning. Thus, strengthening the professionalism of CRE teachers not only focuses on academic aspects but also on the application of Christian ethical values within a dynamic and digital learning environment.

This research examines the consumptive style of Gen Z through TikTok Shop in purchasing fashion products, especially clothes. The background of the research focuses on the dominance of social media that influences the consumption patterns of the younger generation. The research uses a phenomenological approach to understand students' experiences in shopping at TikTok Shop. Data collection techniques include observation and in-depth interviews. The results show that TikTok Shop utilizes personalization algorithms, creative video content, and massive promotions to attract the attention of Gen Z. Purchasing decisions are often influenced by trends, influencer recommendations, and discounts that create a FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) effect. While offering convenience and an interactive shopping experience, this impulsive consumption pattern poses the risk of product quality disappointment and unplanned spending. The implications of this research highlight the need for consumer education to raise awareness about wise shopping. In addition, industry players are expected to design ethical and sustainable marketing strategies to support more rational consumption behavior. 

The training and mentoring program for Canva-based learning media development aims to enhance teachers' competencies in creating creative, interactive, and technology-adaptive learning media. This program is designed to equip participants with fundamental knowledge of visual design and technical skills in utilizing Canva as a user-friendly and flexible design platform. The program's methods include theoretical training sessions, hands-on practice, and intensive mentoring to ensure participants can produce learning media relevant to students' needs. The outcomes of this training indicate that participants can effectively utilize Canva's features to create various types of learning media, such as presentations, infographics, posters, and videos. Canva-based learning media has been proven to increase the appeal of learning materials, boost student motivation, and enhance the overall teaching and learning process.In conclusion, this training successfully improved teachers' ability to design innovative, technology-based learning media, which is expected to contribute to the overall improvement of education quality.

This study uses a qualitative descriptive method to explore the potential of Lake Toba as an open-ended material in learning Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA). The research findings show that the geographical uniqueness of Lake Toba as a tourist destination offers opportunities for enriching relevant vocabulary for BIPA learners. In addition, the cultural elements typical of Lake Toba, such as traditions, arts, and customs, are rich learning resources in supporting language and culture teaching simultaneously. To maximize this potential, teaching materials are developed through interactive modules, learning videos, and virtual tours that present an immersive learning experience. This approach not only improves learners' language skills but also creates a deep emotional connection with the material, because learners can experience the beauty of Indonesian culture directly through the media provided.

English has become an important subject at the elementary school level, unlike when it was introduced at the middle school level. Today, English is included in the curriculum of elementary schools, as well as in kindergartens and early childhood education. English is introduced through enjoyable informal methods, such as playing and singing, to align with students' development. This aims to provide a strong foundation in foreign language acquisition. However, teaching English in remote areas like Samuda Kecil still faces challenges, such as a lack of resources and facilities. Digital technology, such as interactive videos from YouTube, is one innovation that has addressed these obstacles. The community service group at Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, who teaches at SDN 1 Samuda Kecil, uses the interactive video "Days of the Week" as a teaching medium. This video helps students listen to correct pronunciations and increases their motivation to learn. As a result, students find it easier to remember vocabulary and show significant improvement in understanding the material. Interactive media like this has proven effective in enhancing the quality of English learning in remote areas.

Bullying at school is a social problem that has a serious impact, both physically and mentally on students. At MTsN 1 Bekasi City, efforts have been made to prevent bullying through various anti-bullying educational programs, such as introducing the types of bullying, managing emotions, and career preparation. However, innovation is still needed to make anti-bullying educational programs more attractive to students. One potential innovation is the development of interactive educational video-based learning media to increase students' understanding of bullying and encourage student’s active participation in creating a safe and comfortable school environment. This research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE development model, which includes five stages, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. In the analysis stage, information is collected through field studies and literature studies to identify student’s needs. Next, at the design stage, media design is carried out to facilitate the production of learning media.  The development stage is carried out by realizing the designs that have been designed into interactive video products. The final stage is evaluation, where the media is validated by three material experts and three media experts to assess the suitability of the product. The results of the study indicate that the developed interactive video is highly feasible for use based on validation from experts. The assessment by the media expert resulted in an Aiken index value of 0.8, which falls into the high validity category, while the assessment by the content expert resulted in an Aiken index value of 0.9, which falls into the high validity category.

Low fiber consumption among university students increases the risk of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, and diabetes. Many students prioritize convenient eating habits and are influenced by peer groups, often overlooking the importance of fiber intake in their daily diet. This educational program aims to enhance students' knowledge about the benefits of fiber consumption through interactive audio and visual media. The program applies the Health Belief Model (HBM) theory to design educational content in the form of videos and posters distributed via the social media platform Instagram. Involving 26 student respondents from various faculties at Halu Oleo University, the results showed a significant improvement in students' understanding of the health benefits of fiber, types of fiber-rich foods, and the role of fiber in preventing chronic diseases. Education through engaging media successfully increased students' motivation to improve their dietary habits by incorporating more fiber into their diets.

This article discusses the urgency of effective multimedia-based teaching materials in improving students' learning experience as a solution to the challenges of the times. By looking at the challenges of stagnant traditional education and the lack of utilization of technology in developing teaching materials. By utilizing various multimedia elements such as text, images, audio, and video, this research explores the use of multimedia on student motivation and understanding in the learning process. This article uses the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method to explore various studies related to the use of Multimedia in the preparation of teaching materials. The results show that the use of multimedia-based teaching materials not only increases students' interest in learning but also significantly improves learning outcomes. Feedback from users shows that interactive and visual elements in learning materials are very helpful in understanding complex concepts. This study concludes that the integration of multimedia in education can be an effective strategy to improve the quality of learning in the digital era.

HIV/AIDS is a growing global health issue, with an increasing prevalence of cases among adolescents. Adolescents, as a group vulnerable to risky behaviors, require appropriate education on HIV/AIDS prevention. Health education through technology-based learning media, such as social media, educational videos, and other interactive platforms, holds significant potential in improving adolescents' understanding of HIV/AIDS. This study aims to explore the role of learning media in enhancing adolescents' knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS. The community service project was conducted at SMAN 76 Jakarta Timur, involving 75 productive-age adolescents. The activity began with a pre-test to assess initial knowledge, followed by an educational session that included a 20-minute video presentation and material discussion, as well as an interactive discussion. After the session, a post-test was administered to measure changes in participants' understanding and awareness levels. The results showed a significant improvement in knowledge about HIV/AIDS and awareness of the importance of prevention. The use of social media as a primary information source also increased, while conventional media such as television and radio saw a decline. These findings suggest that technology-based learning media can be an effective tool in delivering health education. However, attention must be given to the quality of information to avoid the spread of misinformation, and it is crucial to involve medical professionals and reputable institutions in the creation of educational content.

This study examines the digitalization of the concept of Mawaddah wa Rahmah in the Qur'an and Hadith as a family psychology strategy to build harmonious households in Bucor Wetan Village, Probolinggo Regency. With a population of approximately 4,000 people, the village faces challenges in applying the values of love and mercy in daily family life. The research employs a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach, involving in-depth interviews, direct observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal that digitalization through Islamic value-based educational media, such as interactive videos and family education applications, plays a significant role in raising public awareness of the importance of Mawaddah wa Rahmah. These digital media are effective in improving communication patterns, managing conflicts, and strengthening relationships among family members. Despite challenges such as limited internet access and digital literacy, training programs conducted during the research helped address these obstacles. The study concludes that integrating Islamic values with digital technology can be an innovative and effective solution for creating harmonious and prosperous families. This approach facilitates social transformation that supports peaceful family life, especially in rural communities like Bucor Wetan Village.

Early literacy serves as an essential foundation that plays a crucial role in shaping the cognitive, social, and emotional development of young children. It extends beyond the ability to read and write, encompassing skills such as listening, speaking, and comprehensively understanding information in a holistic manner. In the digital era, these skills have become increasingly critical as children are exposed to diverse forms of information through technology, including digital books, educational applications, and interactive learning videos. Technology presents significant opportunities to support early literacy development in innovative and engaging ways. However, the digital age also poses notable challenges, such as the risk of distraction from entertainment content, exposure to age-inappropriate information, and disparities in access to technology across different social groups. This study aims to deeply explore the strategic role of parents in supporting early literacy development in the digital era, including the strategies they employ, the challenges they face, and the impacts of their involvement. Using a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research analyzes data from in-depth interviews, observations of parent-child interactions, and recent literature on early literacy and technology. The findings indicate that active parental involvement, both through technology-based approaches and traditional methods, significantly enhances children's literacy skills. Nonetheless, the study also identifies various challenges commonly encountered, such as time constraints, low digital literacy among parents, and inequities in technology access. This article underscores the importance of synergy between technological and conventional approaches to create a holistic and sustainable literacy environment. It provides in-depth insights into the critical role of parental support in the digital era and offers practical recommendations to address existing barriers, ensuring that early literacy development proceeds optimally and aligns with contemporary needs. 

This research explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology into custom gift products by Tricksy.co to create a more interactive and personalized gift-giving experience. By utilizing EyeJack Creator, a platform for creating AR photo markers, the system allows customers to design gifts that display personalized videos when scanned. The process includes generating AR markers, integrating QR codes, and ensuring compatibility with both iOS and Android devices. System testing confirmed that the AR markers successfully displayed the videos as intended, with smooth functionality across different platforms. However, slow internet connections impacted the speed of AR content downloading. This study highlights the potential of AR to revolutionize the gift industry by adding a unique digital layer to physical gifts, offering both emotional and interactive value.

Speech delays are a developmental challenge often experienced by young children, which can affect their communication skills and social aspects. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of applying visual and audio media in improving the language skills of young children who experience speech delays. The visual media used are picture flashcards, interactive videos and picture story books, while the audio media is children's music, voice recordings and regional songs. This research was conducted at a language therapy center in Indonesia with a case study approach on 10 children aged 3–5 years. The research results show that the combination of visual and audio media can significantly increase children's attention, vocabulary understanding and speaking abilities. The use of local culture-based media such as regional songs also has a positive impact by creating a sense of relevance and emotional closeness. In addition, active involvement of parents in this process increases the success of the intervention. This research recommends consistent application of visual and audio media as part of local context-based therapy to support the language development of children with speech delays. 

This research aims to identify and analyze the essential instructional tools needed in gas turbine learning for cadets of the Naval Academy's engineering corps using a mixed-method approach with an explanatory sequential design involving 160 respondents, consisting of 120 engineering corps cadets, 15 instructors, and 25 field engineering officers. The research results identified 28 types of gas turbine instructional tools categorized into four groups, with simulators and software showing the highest level of importance (4.65/5.0), and there were significant differences in the perception of importance levels among the three groups of respondents (F(2,157) = 12.45, p < 0.001). The AHP analysis produced a priority framework in four levels, with Level 1 encompassing 5 essential instructional tools: gas turbine simulator (0.742), gas turbine cut-section model (0.698), control system trainer kit (0.681), interactive learning video (0.673), and troubleshooting simulator (0.667). Regression analysis showed that instructional tools significantly contribute to learning effectiveness (R² = 0.742), with the gas turbine simulator as the main predictor (β = 0.384), positively impacting the cognitive aspect with a 26.8% increase in concept understanding (effect size 1.24), the affective aspect with an increase in learning motivation and career interest from 67% to 84%, and the psychomotor aspect with a 33.7% increase in hands-on skills and a 28.5% reduction in troubleshooting time. The resulting priority framework provides strategic guidance for optimizing resources and gradually developing gas turbine learning capabilities in military educational institutions, despite facing major obstacles such as budget constraints, technology compatibility, lack of quality human resources, and limited laboratory infrastructure.

The fast-paced growth of digital technology and online communication has transformed how people connect, share information, and build communities. Among the many social media platforms, TikTok stands out for its ability to create dynamic and interactive engagement through short-form videos and live streaming features. This study explores how the retail brand OH! SOME uses communication strategies on TikTok to foster meaningful interaction with its audience. Drawing on Chriss Fill’s (1995) three-stage communication framework—Pull, Push, and Profile Strategies—the research examines how these approaches are implemented across OH! SOME’s beauty, makeup, and skincare accounts. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, combining in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation with three key participant roles: the operator, live streaming assistants, and hosts. The findings reveal that OH! SOME’s communication success on TikTok relies on its ability to integrate creative content with real-time interaction. The Pull Strategy attracts audiences through engaging visuals and relatable messages; the Push Strategy emphasizes teamwork and consistent interaction during live sessions; and the Profile Strategy strengthens brand image and trust among followers. Overall, the study highlights how classical communication theories can be adapted to the dynamics of digital marketing. It provides both conceptual and practical insights for brands seeking to build audience relationships in the era of social commerce. The results also underline TikTok’s potential not merely as a sales tool but as a space for creating community, authenticity, and emotional connection with consumers.

Learning mathematics in the technological era presents new challenges. The learning process has undergone a transformation towards digitalization. One form of innovation is the utilization of technological media such as Google Sites to assist students in learning mathematics. This research discusses the transformation of developing interactive teaching materials in learning mathematics for grade 5 elementary school students through the Google Sites platform. As a learning tool, Google Sites allows teachers to design more interesting and interactive teaching materials with the integration of text, images, videos, and animations. This research uses the literature study method to explore the potential of technology-based media in improving the quality of mathematics learning. The results of the study show that the use of Google Sites can improve students' understanding of the material, learning outcomes, as well as their active involvement in the learning process. In addition, the flexibility of access and cloud-based features make it easier for students and teachers to support distance learning or blended learning. Thus, this study confirms the importance of technological innovation in mathematics learning to improve the quality of basic education.

Generation Z, known as the internet generation, has unique characteristics that influence the way they learn. Technology-based learning, such as the use of animated videos and interactive applications, can increase students' interest and understanding of complex SKI material. This article discusses the impact of technology on the scope of SKI learning in building historical awareness and cultural identity for Generation Z. This research method uses library research, namely searching for research sources by collecting several pieces of literature sourced from journals, books and other sources. The results of this research show that the rapid development of technology is currently having a significant impact on the field of education, including learning the History of Islamic Culture (SKI).

Digitalization in education has encouraged the need to develop interactive and interesting learning media to increase student interest and understanding. Teaching staff at D-LLA Course, a tutoring institution, needs skills in using technology, one of which is making interactive videos. This article discusses the results of a training program held to improve teacher competency in using the Powtoon application to create interactive video learning materials. Through introductory methods, tutorials, direct practice and evaluation, this activity succeeded in improving teachers' skills in compiling digital learning content. Based on evaluations and feedback from participants, the majority felt that this interactive video learning method was more interesting for students and more effective in explaining the material. It is hoped that the results of this training can be implemented on an ongoing basis in the D-LLA Course to improve the quality of learning.

Digitalization in education has encouraged the need to develop interactive and interesting learning media to increase student interest and understanding. Teaching staff at D-LLA Course, a tutoring institution, needs skills in using technology, one of which is making interactive videos. This article discusses the results of a training program held to improve teacher competency in using the Powtoon application to create interactive video learning materials. Through introductory methods, tutorials, direct practice and evaluation, this activity succeeded in improving teachers' skills in compiling digital learning content. Based on evaluations and feedback from participants, the majority felt that this interactive video learning method was more interesting for students and more effective in explaining the material. It is hoped that the results of this training can be implemented on an ongoing basis in the D-LLA Course to improve the quality of learning.

This study aims to investigate the effect of using the Flipped Classroom model assisted by interactive videos on the understanding of social science concepts among fifth-grade students at SD Wujud Kasih Ungaran. The research method employed is quantitative, with the subjects being fifth-grade students. Through an experimental design, this research compares two groups: an experimental group utilizing the Flipped Classroom model and a control group employing conventional methods. The results indicate that the implementation of the Flipped Classroom model assisted by interactive videos has a positive impact on students' understanding of social science concepts. Data analysis using the Independent Sample T-Test reveals a significance value of 0.023, indicating a significant difference between the experimental and control groups at a significance level of 0.05. The average understanding score of the experimental group reached 61.61 percent, higher than that of the control group. Furthermore, the results of the Simple Linear Regression Test show an R square value of 0.547, indicating that 54.7% of the variation in students' understanding can be explained by the use of this learning model.  In conclusion, the Flipped Classroom model assisted by interactive videos significantly influences students' understanding of social science concepts, as evidenced by increased enthusiasm and motivation during the learning process. This study recommends the adoption of this model as an alternative in social science education to enhance students' understanding quality.