Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Hasil Penelitian

Revitalizing Islamic Religious Education (PAI) Learning in the Digital Era: Designing Interactive, Collaborative, and Inclusive Distance Learning

Kartini Kartini (Program Studi Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Megister Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
Iman Zaelani (Program Studi Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Megister Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)
M. Kholil (Program Studi Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Megister Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Negeri Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Sep 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation in education has driven a paradigm shift in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) instruction, particularly regarding the implementation of Distance Learning (PJJ). The evolution of digital learning platforms necessitates instructional designs that go beyond mere knowledge transfer to foster interaction, collaboration, and inclusivity within the learning process. While prior research indicates that digital platforms can enhance learning effectiveness, challenges persist—specifically the digital divide, low technological literacy, and students' limited self-regulated learning skills. This article aims to analyze the revitalization of PAI instruction in the digital era through interactive, collaborative, and inclusive distance learning designs. A library research method was employed, utilizing a descriptive-analytical approach to examine national and international literature on digital learning and distance education. The findings indicate that revitalizing PAI instruction requires integrating digital technology, strengthening teachers' digital literacy, implementing collaborative learning strategies, and creating instructional designs that adapt to student diversity. The article’s novelty lies in the development of a PAI distance learning framework that simultaneously integrates interactivity, collaboration, inclusivity, and the reinforcement of Islamic values ​​within the context of educational digital transformation. Such innovative distance learning designs offer a solution for enhancing the quality of PAI instruction, ensuring it remains relevant to 21st-century educational needs.

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Education Public Health Social Sciences

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FOCUS Community: Jurnal Hasil Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (Journal of Research and Community Service) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia (PDTII) and focuses on publishing articles resulting from research and community service carried out by ...