PENGGUNAAN HANDPHONE SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATA PELAJARAN PAI

Abstract

The use of smartphones in education has experienced rapid development in line with advances in information and communication technology. This study aims to examine the benefits of smartphone use in the learning process, both for teachers and students, and how it is applied, particularly in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) subjects. The method used in this study is a literature review and descriptive analysis of relevant sources. The results show that smartphones play an important role in supporting teaching and learning activities, especially in accessing learning resources and storing learning materials. Teachers can easily obtain teaching references through the internet, while students can access learning materials independently and flexibly anytime and anywhere.In addition, the use of smartphones can increase students' motivation and participation in learning because it provides various engaging learning media such as videos, audios, and educational applications. In the context of Islamic Religious Education, smartphones are a very useful tool for accessing digital Qur’an, hadiths, religious lectures, tafsir, and various online learning platforms that support a more interactive and contextual understanding of religious values. With wise and directed use, smartphones can become a strategic tool for improving the quality of learning and supporting educational transformation towards a more responsive and inclusive digital era. These findings reinforce the importance of integrating mobile technology into modern learning strategies, especially in strengthening students’ character and spiritual values