IMPLEMENTATION OF THE USE OF GOOGLE SITES AS A LEARNING MEDIUM FOR ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL CURRICULUM

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has great potential in the world of education. Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in 2018 shows that in schools, the use of radio reached 19.08%, television 21.32%, internet access 76.25%, and students who accessed the internet at 71.65%. Meanwhile, BPS data in 2020 recorded internet use in Indonesian households at 78.18%. Learning media is one of the important components in the teaching and learning process, in addition to models, methods, and teaching materials. Although the use of media in the classroom has become a must, there are still many educators who are not able to present interesting, relevant, and technology-based learning. In line with the main goal of educational digitalization launched by the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud), which is to improve the quality, efficiency, and equity of education through the use of digital technology, each educational institution is expected to be able to adapt to technological developments. This study examines the application of Google Sites media in learning the Qur'an Hadith at SD Negeri Wiyurejo 02. The purpose of this study is to explore the use of Google Sites as a platform to support interactive and innovative learning in Islamic Religious Education subjects at SD Negeri Wiyurejo 02. This study uses a qualitative approach with a field research method. The data collection technique is through triangulation. The results of the study show that the use of Google Sites is able to increase learning interactivity and collaboration, have a positive impact on student engagement, and encourage the implementation of digital learning in schools.