EXPLORATION OF THE USE OF AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA BY TEACHERS IN PAI LEARNING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract

The development of digital technology has brought significant changes to the world of education, including in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning in elementary schools. One relevant form of technology integration is the use of audiovisual media as a learning support tool. This study aims to explore the use of audiovisual media by teachers in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning and analyze its contribution to the development of students' cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains in the digital era. This study used a qualitative approach with a library research method. The results of the study indicate that audiovisual media has a strategic role in increasing student learning engagement, facilitating the understanding of abstract PAI material, and helping internalize Islamic values more meaningfully. Audiovisual media has also been proven to contribute positively to supporting the achievement of learning objectives in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. However, its use in elementary schools is not fully optimal due to obstacles such as limited teacher digital competence, limited technological facilities, and a lack of pedagogical planning. Therefore, it is necessary to improve teacher competence and support from educational institutions so that the use of audiovisual media in Islamic Religious Education learning can run effectively and sustainably.