Integration of Information Technology in Religious Education in Schools

This research aims to explore the use of information technology in religious education and learning in schools and its impact on the quality of education and the development of students' knowledge and motivation in religious learning. A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study with the participants being Muhammadiyah school teachers in Tebing Tinggi city, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The research data were collected through interview, observation, and document techniques. The findings of this study explain that the integration of information technology, such as online learning, web and social media in religious learning has a positive impact on developing students‘ insights into broader learning materials, increasing students’ knowledge of religious materials and motivation in learning. This research explains that technology integration is very important in achieving education and learning goals. To achieve these goals, technology integration in learning in Muhammadiyah schools is developed through (1) leanrning objectives, (2) learning materials, (3) methods and strategies, (4) technology and resources, (5) learning evaluation, and (6) results and impact.