The Impact of Technology Integration in Islamic Religious Education on Students' Learning Motivation in Schools/Madrasahs in Bandung

Ardyanti, Yefi, Bahari, M. Farid Yudha, Helmawati, Helmawati, Suryadi, Iyad and Huda, Miftahul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0196-9262 (2025) The Impact of Technology Integration in Islamic Religious Education on Students' Learning Motivation in Schools/Madrasahs in Bandung. Belajea: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 10 (2). pp. 421-440. ISSN 2548-3390

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of technology utilization on students' learning motivation in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) at the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) or elementary school (SD) level in the City and Regency of Bandung. Although digital transformation in the education sector continues to evolve, empirical studies that specifically highlight IRE learning at the primary level remain limited. This study offers a novel quantitative contribution by focusing on IRE learning at the primary level, an area that remains underexplored in the literature on educational technology integration. The study aims to fill this gap by employing a predictive and explanatory analysis approach using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing purposive sampling, with 57 IRE teachers serving as respondents. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SmartPLS version 3.2.9. The outer model results show that all indicators meet the criteria for validity and reliability. The inner model reveals that technology utilization has a significant effect on learning motivation, as indicated by a path coefficient of 0.709 and an R-squared value of 0.503. The Q² value of 0.503 also reflects strong predictive relevance. These findings contribute academically by providing empirical evidence of the positive role of technology integration in enhancing student engagement, fostering positive perceptions of religious content, and supporting consistent participation in the learning process. This suggests that digital technology can serve as a strategic tool in creating more meaningful learning experiences within the context of elementary-level religious education.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Islamic Religious Education, educational technology, learning motivation, MI/SD students, SEM-PLS
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1301 Education Systems > 130105 Primary Education 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130211 Religion Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Miftahul Huda
Date Deposited:	09 Feb 2026 13:33

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