Strategi Guru PAI dalam Meningkatkan Antusiasme Siswa Mengikuti Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Era Digital

Abstract

This study aims to deeply analyze the various innovative strategies implemented by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in order to increase students' enthusiasm and participation in the digital era. Using a qualitative research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, data collection was carried out through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation review at the secondary education level. The results show that PAI teachers successfully broke the boredom of classic lecture methods by adopting the integration of interactive multimedia, virtual classroom platforms, and gamification applications such as Kahoot! and Quizizz. The contextualization of religious material with current social media trends has proven effective in bridging the communication gap between sharia texts and the social realities of the digital native generation. The conclusion of this study confirms that technology-based pedagogical transformation accompanied by exemplary and emotional touches from teachers significantly impacts the surge in active class participation, increased motivation for project completion, and changes in student perceptions who now consider PAI as a highly anticipated subject