Technology-Based Instructional Media in Islamic Religious Education: Principles to Classroom Application
Keywords:
Instructional Media, Islamic Religious Education, Digital Learning, Audiovisual Media, Media DevelopmentAbstract
This article examines technology-based instructional media in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) with attention to classification, pedagogical functions, selection principles, development procedures, and classroom application. The study employs a qualitative literature review approach that synthesizes scholarly discussions on instructional media, digital learning resources, multimedia, and technology-supported Islamic education. The analysis organizes the literature into thematic dimensions covering media characteristics, learner participation, media selection, design and production, implementation, and evaluation. The discussion indicates that instructional media in IRE can include visual, audio, audiovisual, multimedia, and digital resources, with each form serving different instructional purposes. Effective media planning requires alignment among learning objectives, content characteristics, learner needs, instructional strategies, technological conditions, and evaluation procedures. The article proposes a structured framework for selecting and developing media that preserves the pedagogical orientation of IRE while responding to contemporary digital learning environments
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