Academia Open
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023): December

Integration of Visual Design in Technology Based Learning in the Subject of Creed and Ethics : Integrasi Desain Visual dalam Pembelajaran berbasis Teknologi pada Mata Pelajaran Akidah Akhlak

M. Luqmanul Hakim (Program Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)
Azzam Failusuf (Program Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)
Zuwaroh Kholifatur Rochmah (Program Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Muhammadiyah AR Fachruddin Bojonegoro)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Dec 2023

Abstract

General Background: The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed pedagogical approaches across disciplines, including religious education. Specific Background: Within Islamic education, particularly in teaching Akidah Akhlak, abstract moral concepts often pose challenges for student comprehension. Knowledge Gap: However, limited empirical attention has been given to the pedagogical integration of visual design within technology-enhanced learning environments for religious instruction. Aims: This study explores how visual design integration in technology-based learning can enhance the quality of Akidah Akhlak instruction for class XI students at Madrasah Aliyah Matholi'ul Falah Simo. Results: Using a qualitative-descriptive method involving observation, interviews, and documentation, findings reveal that contextual and engaging visual media significantly improve conceptual clarity, foster student motivation, and promote active participation. Novelty: Unlike prior works, this study demonstrates that visual design serves not merely as a supporting tool but as an affective-cognitive bridge between abstract Islamic values and the visual-digital literacy of today’s learners. Implications: The findings underscore the pedagogical potential of integrating visual design into Islamic moral education to create a more interactive, meaningful, and student-centered learning environment aligned with the demands of 21st-century education. Highlights: Enhances understanding of abstract moral concepts. Promotes active and motivated student learning. Bridges religious values with digital culture. Keywords: Visual Design Integration, Technology-Based Learning, Islamic Education, Akidah Akhlak, Student Engagement

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Journal Info

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acopen

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...