Exploring Student Creativity and Collaboration Through Project-Based Learning With Google Sites

Akhmad Asyari (Departement of Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Islamic State University of Mataram, Mataram)
Lalu Ahmad Didik Meiliyadi (Departement of Physics Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Islamic State University of Mataram, Mataram)
Ramdhani Sucilestari (Departement of of Elementary Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training Islamic State University of Mataram)
Kurniawan Arizona (Departement of Physics Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Islamic State University of Mataram)

Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol 10 No 2 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan Islam

Project-based learning is essential for fostering creativity and collaboration among students, particularly in an increasingly digital educational landscape. This study investigates the effectiveness of implementing project-based learning using Google Sites in the educational context of the Physics Tadris Study Program at UIN Mataram. Employing a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test control group, the research involved a sample of 44 students selected through cluster random sampling from a population of 110 across eight classes. Data on student creativity and collaboration were collected through validated tests, questionnaires, and observation sheets, with results analyzed using t-tests and normalized gain values (N-gain). The findings revealed a significant enhancement in both creativity and collaboration among students, demonstrating that project-based learning via Google Sites not only improves essential skills but also creates a more interactive and enjoyable learning experience. The implications of this study suggest that integrating technology into project-based learning can effectively advance the goals of Islamic education, preparing students for collaborative and creative engagement in their future professional endeavors.