The Effectiveness of Multimedia-Based Islamic Religious Education Learning in Enhancing Students' Understanding at SMPIT Ismul Azhom

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of multimedia-based Islamic Religious Education learning in improving students' understanding at SMPIT Ismul Azhom. Multimedia-based learning utilizes various digital media such as videos, animations and presentations to deliver PAI material in a more interactive and interesting way. With this approach, it is hoped that students will understand the concept of the Islamic religion, which is sometimes considered difficult to understand if it is only conveyed verbally. The research used quantitative methods and experimental design, with two different groups, with several methods using experiments carried out with the help of multimedia while the control was conventional. The research sample consisted of 30 class VIII students at SMPIT Ismul Azhom. Data collection was carried out through tests before and after the material and giving questionnaires whose aim was to measure students' responses to the use of multimedia in learning. The results of the research were to increase the understanding of the experimental group using multimedia-based learning. Statistical analysis using tests shows differences in students' comprehension scores before and after being assisted by multimedia devices. Apart from that, the majority of students responded positively to multimedia in PAI learning, feeling that they understood more quickly and made the lessons interesting compared to traditional learning methods. So from this research, it can be concluded that multimedia-based PAI learning is effective in increasing students' understanding at SMPIT Ismul Azhom.