Didactum
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): September 2026

Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam untuk Mengatasi Tantangan Distraksi Digital Generasi Z di SMANSA Legum

Aulia Hafidzah Raihani (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M.Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)
Salmi Wati (Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M.Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Sep 2026

Abstract

The increasing use of digital technology by Generation Z, which causes various forms of digital disruptions in Islamic Religious Education classes, is the driving force behind this study. Students are often distracted by digital visual distractions, online gaming, background noise, mobile notifications, and web browsing, according to observations and interviews. The goal of this study is to investigate how Islamic Religious Education teachers at SMANSA Legum Alahan Panjang address the problems of digital distraction that Generation Z students face. A descriptive research framework is combined with a qualitative technique. Key informants included Islamic Religious Education professors, students, and the vice-principal. Data was collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. Data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing were all part of the data analysis process, and triangulation of sources and methodologies was used to verify the data's validity. The results show that teachers utilize strategies include establishing guidelines for the use of devices, monitoring the classroom, enforcing penalties, participating in ice-breaking activities, using a variety of teaching techniques and materials, and providing rewards and encouragement. These techniques have been successful in reducing digital distractions, increasing student focus and enthusiasm for studying, and creating a more encouraging learning environment for Islamic Religious Education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

didactum

Publisher

Subject

Religion Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Mathematics Other

Description

Didactum: Journal of Educational Innovation and Learning Studies publishes peer-reviewed articles on teaching and learning innovation. It welcomes original research that advances educational theory and practice in Islamic and general education. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited ...